About the authors

Professor Jack C. Richards is an internationally recognized authority on English language acquisition, teacher training, and materials design. A well-known lecturer and consultant, he has taught at universities in the United States, China, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Indonesia, and Brazil. Professor Richards’ many successful publications include Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching and Curriculum Development in Language Teaching.

Professor Chuck Sandy has directed English language programs and taught in universities, language institutes, and teacher-education centers in Japan, the United States, Korea, and Brazil. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer on English language teaching throughout Asia, South America, and the United States. He is Professor of English Language and Culture at Chubu University in Japan.