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Adult Students | 1 |
Chinese | 1 |
Educational Needs | 1 |
French | 1 |
Instructional Materials | 1 |
Language Instruction | 1 |
Listening Comprehension | 1 |
Second Language Learning | 1 |
Speech Communication | 1 |
Teaching Methods | 1 |
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Canadian Modern Language… | 1 |
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DeFrancis, John | 1 |
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DeFrancis, John – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
An adult seeking to increase his listening comprehension in French complains about the lack of adequate materials. This situation is compared to that of learning Chinese, where materials are plentiful and geared to independent study. (AM)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Chinese, Educational Needs, French