This reference guide provides Alberta (Canada) teachers of French as a Second Language with instructional ideas and teaching methods. The guide outlines features of Alberta's new French curriculum, describes pedagogical principles behind the program's philosophy, and proposes a methodology for instructional planning consistent with the curriculum. The first section chronicles the evolution of second language teaching, and the second defines the main features of a multidimensional curriculum. Section 3 details the areas on which this curriculum focuses: communication processes, culture, linguistic knowledge, and general language knowledge. The fourth section discusses instructional methodology, including basic pedagogical principles, teacher and student roles, and phases of the teaching process (preparatory, experience, reflection, reinvestment, evaluation). Section 5 describes specific strategies and classroom activities for developing aural comprehension, oral production, reading comprehension, written expression, and learning strategies, and for grouping students and using learning resources. Section 6 examines the processes of yearly planning, planning an integrated unit, and daily lesson planning. Subsequent sections look at technology in the classroom and issues in enrichment/remediation. Appended materials include reproducible worksheets and flash cards, suggestions for educational projects, a directory of sources for authentic documents, and a list of approved basic instructional materials. The manual is presented in both English and French. (MSE)