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A Learning Activity Package at the Grade Eight Level
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Sivyer, Linda – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1975
A description of materials developed to supplement an activity-based French program for grade eight. (PMP)
Descriptors: French, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Language Instruction
Meursault on Trial: Multi-Skills Activities for Teaching "L'Etranger."
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Polly, Lyle R.; Buscaglia, Michael J. – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
Presents a unit of activities based on a reading of Albert Camus'""L'Etranger." The activities, which can be adapted to various levels and abilities in an intermediate French class, incorporate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Sample materials and a bibliography are appended. (AM)
Descriptors: French, French Literature, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
The Film Advertisement: A Source for Language Activities
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Mollica, Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1978
A large number of exercises based on film advertisements, which are reproduced in the article, and suggestions for using them. The exercises include reading comprehension, vocabulary, translation and reinforcement activities. Examples are given in English, French and Italian. Suggestions for introducing students to cultural differences are also…
Descriptors: French, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Italian
Translation and the Teacher of French
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Collins, H. S. Frank – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
This article is a brief discussion of some exercises in guided translation and comparative analysis designed not only to increase students' competence in translation and knowledge of French but also to make them more attentive to their English. (CFM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, French, Higher Education, Idioms
Cartoons in the Language Classroom
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Mollica, Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1976
Cartoons can be a stimulating and motivational force in the language classroom and, used effectively, can become an indispensible tool in the acquisition of language and culture. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Captions, Cartoons, Educational Media
Essais d'application d'un cadre de reference pragmatique a la realisation de materiels d'apprentissage du francais langue etrangere (Attempts to Apply a Pragmatic Framework to Materials Development for French as a Foreign Language)
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Richterich, Rene – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
New needs in foreign language teaching call for new approaches to teaching methods and materials. This article illustrates how a pragmatic reference framework, involving speech acts and communication situations, can be used to choose or develop learning materials, specifically for French as second language. (Text is in French.) (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, French, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction
Initiation vivante a l'apprentissage d'une langue au niveau primaire (A Lively Introduction to the Learning of a Foreign Language in Primary Grades)
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Marion, Yolande – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1977
Learning a language is an "attitude"; particularly in the primary grades, the teacher must use the procedures and materials best suited to develop a favorable attitude, provide enjoyment, stimulate curiosity, promote acquisition of linguistic and communication skills. Skits, songs, games and audio-visual techniques are suggested. (Text is in…
Descriptors: FLES, French, Instructional Materials, Language Acquisition
Some Observations of a Student of Russian at the End of Her Fifth Month of Language Study
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Hammer, Elisabeth – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1972
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Language Tests, Russian
From Chinese to French: The Tribulations of an Adult Language Learner.
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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
Puzzles in Language Teaching.
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Danesi, Marcel – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1979
Discusses the use of puzzles as supplementary activity in the language classroom. (AM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction