The framework on which the culture standards is based and analysis of the three elements of culture—perspectives, practices and products are discussed. There is an in-depth examination of how perspectives, practices and products of culture relate to each other and how they can be incorporated into the foreign language classroom. Hands-on practice in planning for the inclusion of Cultures and Comparisons in classroom practice is provided. The role of the Cultures and Comparisons standards within the “Five C’s” of Foreign Language Education is reviewed.