This publication is one of a series designed to inform and assist those responsible for foreign language instruction, including teachers, administrators, supervisors, and those engaged in teacher education. The complete series serves as a curriculum guide. The format of the series is such that it can be revised so as to keep materials current. Each publication is punched so that it may be placed in a binder. This volume discusses essential criteria of successful language teaching methodology and various teaching methods currently in use. Contrastive analysis is given particular attention, with examples from various languages. Other topics covered include teaching manuals, lesson plans, drilling techniques, the spoken and the written word, literature, grammar, language styles, and culture. (Author/AM)