This book covers many practical aspects of language learning. The first section entitled "The 'Whys' of Language Learning" discusses such topics as the following: (1) everyone can learn a language; (2) easier and more difficult elements in a language and classification of languages according to difficulty for speakers of English; (3) length of time that is needed to learn a language; (4) criteria for selection of a language; (5) "tricks of the trade" in language-learning; (6) organic learning; and (7) intonation. The second chapter deals with techniques for mastering pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The concluding chapter deals with non-verbal aspects of communication and ways to learn them. (AMH)