A unique, interactive videodisc self-study program to teach Russian sp
eaking, reading, and listening skills to adults will be completed in 1
993 at the new Federal Language Training Laboratory in Washington, D.C
Equivalent to a 120-hour teacher-delivered course, it is designed to
produce speaking proficiency at the FSI level 1. This article discusse
s the course content, methodology, architecture, role of the student,
and development process.