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Germain, Claude – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1985
While there are many problems to be resolved concerning the substance of instruction within a communicative approach the manner of teaching must also be considered, including methodology, the linguistic aspect (vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation), norms, and the use of computers. (MSE)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communicative Competence (Languages), Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Strategies
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Cohen, Avraham – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Proposes the use of an analysis of synonyms as a method for contributing to the development of cognitive skills in culturally deprived children. (AM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education
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Willerman, Benne; Melvin, Bernice – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Discusses various experiments involving the teaching of vocabulary through the use of mnemonics, and describes an experiment which sought to test the effectiveness of the mnemonic method in acquiring writing skills in the foreign vocabulary. (AM)
Descriptors: Experiments, French, Language Instruction, Language Research
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Clayton, J. Douglas – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Presents some pointers for designing a course in reading technical or scientific Russian. (AM)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Curriculum Guides, Language Instruction, Languages for Special Purposes
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Hammerly, Hector – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Examines various approaches to the teaching of word meanings in the second language classroom, including the use of translation, visual aids, and direct methods. (AM)
Descriptors: Definitions, Dictionaries, Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Howlett, Frederick G. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Presents a method for teaching vocabulary in the language class that is based on etymology and association. Word lists and sample materials for French are appended. (AM)
Descriptors: Associative Learning, Etymology, French, Language Instruction
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Lister, Anthony C. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Presents a list of vocabulary items peculiar to French Canadian news broadcasts, intended for developing listening comprehension skills. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Media, French, Language Instruction, Listening Comprehension
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Chaffee-Sorace, D.; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1992
A technique, referred to as "Personalities," for helping students practice second-language conversational skills is described. The exercise can teach and review vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural information. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Awareness, Grammar, Interpersonal Competence