The Teacher’s Resource Manuals provide clear procedures for teaching each page of the Student Book. First, an overview lists the topics, grammar, and communication skills covered in each unit. Then, step-by-step instructions for delivering classroom lessons are given.

Also included are explanations of grammar points, pronunciation pointers, information on cultural topics, tapescripts, answers for each exercise, optional activities for further practice, and specific suggestions for implementing the “Strategies for Success” modules. Each Teacher’s Manual for levels 1–4 includes a set of tests: one mid-term (covering units 1–5) and one final (covering units 1–10). Each test is accompanied by directions to the teacher for administration and scoring.

Aunique feature of the Student Placement and Evaluation Test is that it includes sections on spontaneous oral and written production. The Teacher’s Resource Manuals are designed so that teachers new to the field will find all the information they need to become immediately successful in the classroom. More experienced teachers will find a wealth of suggestions to add to their repertoires.