Adult basic education (ABE) teachers, supervisors, and administrators are furnished with guidelines on the use of linguistic techniques for basic reading instruction, (Levels 1 and 2), the formation of student skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing (Levels 1, 2, 3), and mathematics teaching at all three levels plus the high school level. Suggestions on student placement, class activities, allocation of time, and instructional materials are offered. Aims of ABE are set forth in the context of typical reasons for participation, potential benefits, and tasks of everyday life. It is recommended that tasks in ABE classes be chosen and ABE students grouped according to needs and motivation as well as ability. (ly)