Abstract: A prerecorded magnetic audio tape, and method of instruction utilizing the tape, are disclosed wherein at least two series of associated recorded phrases are recorded on separate tape tracks of a multi-track tape. The phrases in each series are separated by intermediate sections and the phrases of each series are staggered in the longitudinal direction of tape advance such that the phrases of one series alternate with the phrases of the other series, without overlap. At least a third track is recorded with continuous background sounds, the subject matter of which is substantitively related to the subject matter of the recorded phrases so as to enhance listener interest and learning effectiveness.