Discusses the extent to which the Australian language policy "White Paper" meets the real needs of the Australian people, and the quality of Australia's on-going performance in and commitment to well-articulated language and language education policymaking relating to languages other than English. (GLR)

Presents a critical examination of the controversy surrounding the issue of "l'orthographe," a French administrative document, published December 5, 1990, that recommends the implementation of several spelling modifications in all schools. (GLR)

Examines a number of techniques and strategies in the foreign-language classroom likely to encourage acquisition through formation of associations, in particular semantic networking systems, that exist in the native speaker's mental lexicon. (GLR)

Discusses a study that examined the vocational role of second-language learning, specifically with reference to access to foreign-language specialist literature for higher degree research purposes. (11 references) (GLR)

Examines the German version of an experiment to enhance the learning of a foreign language; specifically, the strategy requires not using any English at all in the classroom, but to use the target language in all matters concerning every lesson. (GLR)

Reviews the use of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in second-language education and asserts that CALL is an instructional tool rather than a teaching method. More active involvement by educators in planning and developing CALL technologies and software for the second-language classroom is advocated. (83 references) (JL)

Discusses a new language curriculum model called the "merry-go-round model," which involves the use of levels rather than courses. By emphasizing skill acquisition rather than course completion, this system allows individual progression and groups students according to their level of skill development. Assessment in this program is…

Reviews the development of the language immersion method to teach French in Canada in 1965, and discusses the spread of its use to other countries and other languages. The definition of "immersion" is briefly reviewed, and its efficacy is discussed. Finally, possible reasons for the method's success are examined. (12 references) (JL)

Discusses variations on the theme of personal identity that can be used in second-language instruction. Suggested techniques include "role-playing" using I.D. cards containing simple information such as name, age and physical characteristics and variations of "20 questions," where students must guess a mystery person's "identity" by asking…

Examines in broad terms the Science with Japanese Program at Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, and evaluates the success of this program in terms of academic achievement and relevance to future employment. (12 references) (GLR)

Addresses common questions about immersion-type language programs in Australia through interviews with 18 immersion program students. An explanation is given of what goes on in an immersion program; and student comments regarding the program's knowledge, academic, cultural, social, and general aspects are provided. (six references) (GLR)

Discusses the teaching of languages in primary schools and creation of a foreign language curriculum within the primary school setting. Curriculum development considerations are discussed, including content, methods, and resources needed, teacher development, and the long-term outlook for this type of education. (nine references) (GLR)

Describes an activity that can help refine and develop the skill of scanning, that is, reading a text to locate a particular piece of information. The activity involves analyzing two texts: the first is the original, and the second is a shortened, slightly inaccurate "battered" version of the first. (GLR)

Examines some programs of adult education that are available to members of the Singapore workforce with particular reference to the learning of English. The paper also reports on a survey of two educational programs offered to working adults in Singapore in which English has come to occupy a central position. (GLR)

Discusses specific points from and provides a critical review of "Lessons from the Learner," an ideas resource book for learning, coming from the learner, that is meant to help teachers empower students to produce and work with their own material/preparation. (GLR)