The advantages that the suggestopedic method of teaching holds for instructional quality are outlined in the context of its use in second language instruction. Important aspects of suggestopedia include: (1) its provision of a dynamic, lively, enthusiastic classroom atmosphere that promotes motivated participation; (2) a holistic approach to the individual's personality that attempts to explore and harness the student's full intellectual potential; (3) the eclectic combination of methods into an initiative-cognitive synthesis; (4) the use of interesting texts that combine language and cultural studies; and (5) the use of an avant-garde, psycholinguistic approach. It is suggested that in order to use the method effectively, the teacher requires additional training and must adopt a new attitude toward mistakes and reduce considerably the time spent on repetitive drills and grammar exercises. (MSE)