This book is designed to assist those who work with non-English dominant students by providing resource information relevant to second language teaching and learning. The articles in the series encompass both theory and practical learning techniques in six general topics. The articles in the second text of the series, concerning speaking and understanding, are: "Developing a Lesson Around a Dialog," by George McCready; "Choosing and Using Dialogs," by Pat Rigg; "The Use of Rapid Drills in TESOL," by Robert Allen; "Simple Classroom Techniques for Teaching Pronunciation," by Betty Wallace Robinett; "Effective Use of Visual Aids in the ESOL Classroom," by Carol J. Kriedler; "Developing Sociolinguistic Competence in a Second Language," by Janet Holmes and Dorothy Borwn; and "Hey, Teacher! How Come They're Singing in the Other Class?" by Alice H. Osman and Laurie Wellman. Appended are a list of abbreviations and definitions used in the book and a list of materials and services available from the Bureau of Bilingual Education, New York State Education Department. (Author/NCR)