A second language teaching technique using relaxation, imagination, and music to accelerate the learning process is imagination, and music to accelerate the learning process is discussed. Part 1 describes the classroom setting and the stages and processes of the technique. Part 2 outlines the theory and sources of the method in the literature of learning theory and language teaching. The third part presents an evaluation of a project to train Louisiana language teachers in the method. The teacher training program consists of instruction in an unfamiliar language by means of the Accelerated Learning method, instruction in a more familiar language, and instruction in the use of the method itself. Evaluation is based on pre-to-posttest changes in trainee attitudes and language skills. (MSE)