Presents contrasting views on the sequencing of verbal-complement structures. The first article has been reviewed by the editorial panel and accepted for publication; the second is a commissioned response, to which the author of the original author is invited to reply. (Author/VWL)

Looks at the pedagogical aspects of the communicative approach, especially as it relates to syllabus design and authentic materials. Suggests that language teaching should integrate semantic and formal syllabi and combine authentic with specially written teaching materials. Argues that the communicative approach ignores the importance of the…

Discusses certain concepts of the theoretical basis of the communicative approach, particularly the idea of a "double level of meaning" and the confusion regarding skills and strategies. Argues that this approach fails to take into account the knowledge and skills that language students bring with them from their mother tongue. (SED)

Recapitulates questions and reports on the answers raised in a series of articles on language problems. The article concludes by setting some new problems for readers' consideration. (JL)

Presents eight problems in the description of English, inviting readers to comment or provide solutions to the conundrums. Suggestions and solutions for eight previous conundrums are included. Most focus on semantic or grammatical points that might puzzle learners of English as a Second Language (ESL). (MDM)