Beyond Methods introduces teachers to the research for second language acquisition as it applies to the classroom. It offers a theoretical basis for making decisions about such things as methods, syllabus design, and assessment.

Teaching Culture provides practical strategies for integrating language and culture study and outlines six goals for cultural instruction. Sample learning units, abundant activities, cultural mini-dramas, and student performance objectives help teachers illustrate how the cultural context of communication is vital to understanding the message.

Breaking Tradition is a fascinating supplement to any language methods course as it analyzes the hotly contested debate between grammar-based approaches to language teaching and more communicative schools of thought. The author’s historical framework provides new perspectives in an engaging writing style.