Until very recently, language-teaching materials consisted mainly of textbooks, containing narratives, grammatical exposition, exercises, and a glossary. In addition, teachers had at their disposal other aids, such as readers, books of drills and exercises, song books, and so on. But the textbook was essential and central to the language program.
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