This text, intended primarily for use in training elementary school teachers of French, synthesizes the thought of educators from a variety of fields. Discussion of FLES and the nation's educational structure leads to chapters on the techniques of lesson planning, teaching reading and writing, and review and testing. Other sections treat: (1) pronunciation, lesson presentation, drill, and scenes; (2) teaching of a culture; (3) audiovisual material and FLES; (4) administration--planning, organization, and articulation; and (5) model programs in Cleveland, Ohio, and York, Pennsylvania. The appendixes contain material on: (1) games, activities, and songs; (2) inservice training; (3) Modern Language Association (MLA) policy statement on FLES. An index and an extensive bibliography are provided. (RL)