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London, Dalton – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
It is argued that second-language classroom communication is often limited by the lack of instructor use of tonic pronouns. Two uses of the pronoun form that should be used from the beginning of the second-language program to promote authentic communication are described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, French, Grammar, Instructional Improvement
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Knop, Constance K. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
Examines directions suggested by studies in communicative competence, cognitive mapping of learning styles, and classroom interaction, seeking integration with a basically audiolingual approach to second language instruction. Suggests alternate ways of conducting classes to help teachers meet students' individual learning needs while still using…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques
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London, Dalton – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
States that a major source of frustration for the second language teacher is the difficulty of bridging the gap between the formal aspects of language and the exploitation of the language in authentic situations. Suggests steps that can be taken to overcome the problem and to meet students' expectations. (MES)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Cognitive Objectives
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Savignon, Sandra J. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
A student, who also appears to be a language teacher, reviews the highlights of a Spanish course, describes her teacher's approach, recalls classroom episodes, assesses her own and other students' reactions, the ebb and flow of motivation... all in the form of a letter to her former teacher. (MES)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Second Language Instruction, Student Attitudes
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Schleppegrell, Mary J. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1997
Argues that classroom dialogic (structured, open-ended) inquiry, through problem-posing, is a tool for classroom research into second-language instruction, helping teachers develop better understanding of students' backgrounds, motivation, cultures, and strategies for learning English. Outlines steps in dialogic inquiry, and offers examples of its…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Research, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
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Enns-Connolly, Esther – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1990
Teachers are encouraged to participate personally in the curriculum development process by drawing on experience and consulting with colleagues in creating curricula specifically for their classes. The underlying concept and one practical strategy are outlined. Dialectic processes of curriculum development are viewed as conducive to spontaneous…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Curriculum Development, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction
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Martel, Angeline – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
The structural and practical sources of inefficiency in the second language learning and teaching environment are analyzed, and sources of efficiency are proposed. It is concluded that interaction or communication is a primary condition for efficiency, especially if efficiency is an objective. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Communicative Competence (Languages), Efficiency
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Gayle, Grace M. H. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1989
Second-language teaching styles are defined as specific configurations of student and teacher behaviors during the teaching episode that are further described by certain dimensions of teaching. Teaching styles are seen as useful conceptual tools, and their nature and complexity are considered at three levels: foundation, structure, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Interaction, Language Teachers, Second Language Instruction
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Wells, Gordon – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1998
In response to a study of functions of first-language usage in the second-language classroom, it is suggested the findings extend the scope of sociocultural theory by complementing studies in which language is seen to mediate the learning of concepts, in this case the second language, and gives insight into issues currently under vigorous…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Classroom Communication, English
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Knutson, Elizabeth M. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 2000
Outlines writing activities for the foreign language literature class that promote critical reflection, writing fluency, and successful classroom interaction. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Language Fluency, Literature