Philosophy, psychology, and educational objectives of second language learning on the high school and junior college level are discussed and illustrated. Perspectives on the teaching of pronunciation, grammar, reading, and conversation are offered. An organic conception of language, its implementation, and its relation to vocabulary building are described. Extracurricular activities, orientation to foreign cultures, general and exploratory language, and college preparation are discussed. Educational psychology and objectives, teacher training, evaluation, supervision, and the construction of curriculum are examined. Appendixes include sample exercises and units, and bibliographical material and sources. (AF)