The first of its kind for the Indonesian language, Bahasa Tetanggaku is a three-stage series for secondary school students, strongly emphasizing a communicative approach to language learning. Grammar points are given ample coverage; new words and phrases are introduced in the context of specific situations: meeting people, eating, telling the time, school activities, etc. Topics and language are further explored through clearly recorded sample dialogues on the accompanying cassette tapes. Cultural Notes, role-playing games and vocabulary puzzles help sustain studentsnterest. The audiotapes are accompanied by photocopiable listening and reading comprehension tests, keyed to the subjects of the various chapters. The books are richly illustrated with both color photographs and cartoons.