The document discusses key aspects of acquiring a foreign language (FL), including oral communication, reading, and writing. It emphasizes the importance of listening comprehension and notes activities like songs, rhymes, and clips to introduce listening in the classroom. Speaking is described as complex but requiring accuracy, and teachers should design oral practice procedures. Reading may reinforce oral input through symbol-sound relationships. Writing reinforces grammar and is a useful skill developed through controlled, guided, and free activities. Songs, games, realia, flashcards and technology resources are also discussed as tools to teach a FL.