Gail Stein is the author of over 27 books on foreign languages, including The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish, French at a Glance, and The Traveler's Phrase Book. She taught in the New York City public schools for more than 30 years. Gail also assisted in revising the French curriculum for the New York City Board of Education and served as an adjunct professor to St. John's University in its Early Admission Extension Program.