Developing a Task Based Learning (TBL) textbook specifically for Japanese college students. There are few text books of this type available in Japan. TBL is a relatively new teaching technique that is being introduced into the ESL classroom. My goal is to put together a hands on text book that students and teacher will enjoy using in their classes. Note: A task is defined as an activity in which “”the target language is used by the learner for a communicative purpose (task) in order to achieve an outcome.