This paper describes some teaching techniques developed in the author's middle school and high school ESL classes. The techniques described here use audio-visual devices and student production of media as a motivational tool as well as a method of providing for spontaneous language practice and communicative competence. Some of the techniques and procedures described in the paper include: (1) student-made film strips, (2) student photography - books and charts, (3) student-made slide shows, (4) student productions with the tape recorder, (5) student-produced movies, and (6) student-made overhead transparencies, color-lift transparencies, and dittos. Language learning is described as being most effective when introduced as an individualized procedure, a social skill, and a student-directed process. The production of media by the second language student is an effective means of meeting the above criteria for the efficient learning of a second language. (Author)