Eric Richards is an experienced author, presenter and high school German teacher. Eric presents on various topics in foreign language methodology and strategies. He is also the creator of "grafted writing" - a method to help facilitate language acquisition through reading and writing. He has presented at national and regional conferences in various cities around the United States. He transformed a small German program into a large, successful, growing and vibrant program, where his students also enjoy opportunities to travel abroad. Eric is the author of the "neue" series. ("neue Schule, neue Freunde," "neue Konversationen, neue Komplikationen" and "neue Reise, neue Abenteuer") He also authored "Grafted Writing" and. Eric has also re-worked and translated multiple different readers for language learners. Eric is currently working on new titles, teaching materials and presentations.