This teacher's guide provides a structured pedagogical framework for delivering the second level of the Stepping Stones English language curriculum. The authors, John L. Clark and Julie Ashworth, utilize established communicative language teaching principles to assist educators in managing classroom dynamics and lesson progression. The text serves as a comprehensive manual for instructors to implement specific linguistic objectives for students at the intermediate level of the series.

The text functions as a standard instructional resource for educators utilizing the Stepping Stones curriculum, offering a clear and methodical approach to language pedagogy. Its focus on structured lesson delivery and assessment makes it a practical tool for teachers managing classroom-based English language instruction.