How can educators effectively deliver English language instruction within challenging environments and resource-limited settings? Barry Sesman provides a practical framework for teachers operating in difficult circumstances, with a specific focus on the pedagogical realities of teaching in Africa. The text addresses the logistical and instructional hurdles faced by educators who must adapt standard language acquisition theories to environments lacking traditional classroom infrastructure or materials.

Experts in international education identify this text as a pragmatic resource for teachers working in developing regions. Readers frequently note the focus on actionable, low-cost solutions for common classroom obstacles.