Textbooks remain useful resources for language learning despite technological innovations, as they provide structure, standardization, and efficient instructional materials to guide students and teachers. While computers, DVDs, and the internet offer additional ways to practice language skills, textbooks help ensure quality and orientation for students, especially in contexts with limited resources, as long as teachers adapt materials to the local context or use authentic texts. Textbooks offer various learning resources, language models, and help train teachers according to experts.