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lECORDS on REVIEW MAX U. BILDERSEE, Editor "ICI ON PARLE FRAJfCAIS!" There are a great many ."(■ordings useful in language instruction and, in general, liose of any one company follow a particular pattern for t'veral languages. Rather than try to give detailed Inforimtion about a few language series, we are telescoping litical comment on several in the hope that thereby we an better serve you in selecting appropriate discs for your ansuage instruction. Arbitrarily, we are listing the discs II alphabetical order for easier reference. (ORTOA LANGUAGE RECORDS— FRENCH (Cortina \( ademy, 105 W. 40 St., N. Y. 18) will serve mature students veil. Intended for the individual who has the incentive to tiidy alone, these discs will serve small school groups and iKiividuals more effectively than large groups. The voices ire carefully chosen and good, inflections are satisfactory, 1 11(1 recordings worthwhile. (OCRS ELEMENTAIRE de FRANCAIS (D. C. Heath & '().. 180 Varick St., N. Y. 14) is designed with the classroom 11 mind. It will be very useful for flrst-year French classes, specially those using the Dale and Dale text. These discs lave been described by language experts as an "almost [M rtect job." KRENCH— LANGUAGE PHONE METHOD (Funk & Wagnails Co., 153 E. 24, N. Y. 10) are not as practical as some It hers in terms of classroom use because the discs are hasically intended for individual study or work by small -;ri)ups. These and similarly criticized discs may be useful in language laboratories where individual study is undertaken. They may be used for comprehension work with advanced (third and fourth year) French students. Enunciation, pronunciation, and intonation are all good. FRENCH RECORDS— SERIES I (Ginn & Co., 72 5th Ave., N. Y.) is a very useful series of discs designed for in-class school instruction. They are co-ordinated with the O'BrienIia France texts. Voices are good, as are inflections and intonations. FRENCH WITH PICTURES (Educational Services, 1730 Kye St., N.W., Washington 6, D. C.) features especially fine pronunciation, enunciation, and accent. The discs are excellent for first instruction. No English is used and conse:(iuently the recordings force immediate French comprehension. The recordings (accompanied by a thoroughly illustrated text) are very useful for building a vocabulary of about seven hundred basic words. (JETTING AROUND IN FRENCH (Henry Holt & Co.. 383 Madison Ave., N. Y. 17) is satisfactory for school use and may serve more advanced French classes for aural comprehension work. JOURNEY IN FRENCH (Trans-Radio Productions, 683 Boylston St., Boston, Mass.) is the first language series produced by this organization. The recordings may be used Ifor quick review work and comprehension practice with advanced groups and clubs. Beyond that the potential school contributions of this recording are limited. LE FRANCAIS SANS PEINE (French WIthont Toll), French American Bureau for Educational Research, 610 5th Ave., N. Y. 20) is a series useful for comprehension practice on the third and fourth-year levels. There Is a variety of voices, and the lessons are arranged in a sequence of increasing difficulty. LIVING FRENCH (Crown Publishing Co., 419 4th Ave., N. Y.) is excellent for flrst-year French groups where the phonograph is used extensively. The vocabulary is basic and good. The discs are planned to elicit student participation through the repetition of heard words. Records for review should be sent directly to Max U. Bildersee, 36 Holme."; Dale, Albany 3, N.Y. OUTSTANDING NEW RECORDINGS PRIMARY MUSIC Soft and Loud AS-20 • High and Low AS-21 Rhythm AS-22 • Traditional Games AS-23 Guiding children in their very first steps toward understanding music, these albums help children to hear variations in volume and pitch, to recognize various rhythms, and to participate in time-honored singing games. There are 2 ten-inch vinylite records in each album. Let's Dance Longways Dances SD-2 3 ten-inch vinylite records Three teaching dances are included on one side of one of these fascinating new recordings. Each of the remaining five sides provides one authentic dance, carefully planned to take six sets through the complete figure. Bob ChasnoS is the caller. Let's Dance the Square Dance SD-l 3 ten-inch vinylite records With the help of these recordings, beginners learn square dancing while they dance. Each record side presents a teaching dance and an authentic dance. .-Ml of the basic steps taught are used in square dancing all over the country. Johnny O'Leary does the calling. AUDIO EDUCATION, INC. 55 Fifth Avenue New Yoric 3, N. Y. have you seen? THEN AND NOW IN THE UNITED STATES Eighteen filmstrips for social studies, all in color EACH STRIP IS AN INDEPENDENT RESOURCE UNIT FOR REGIONAL STUDY OF GEOGRAPHICAL, HISTORICAL, AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDINGS. have you heard? SONGS FROM NEW MUSIC HORIZONS Four Columbia records for every grade. Kindergarten through junior high school. FOR FULL INFORMATION WRITE TO DEPT. AYS SILVER BURDETT COMPANY 45 East 17th St., New York 3, N. Y. Offices in Chicago • Dollos • San Francisco October, 1953 Writing for more information? Mention EDUCATIONAL SCREEN. 359