Language acquisition is the main goal in this curriculum. The whole meaning of a conversation rather than the meaning of separate words is the focus for students. The curriculum encourages the practice of introducing vocabulary from other subject areas to make the class interesting and relevant for the students. Language is used for meaningful purposes. This curriculum promotes a collaborative effort between teachers and students to identify opportunities for meaningful use of the target language.
Frequent interaction provides occasion for increased communication.
The curriculum guide also encourages utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to accommodate individual learning and communication styles. The tenets of language acquisition are represented in the communicative approach and thematic base. This curriculum recognizes that communicative competence may be expanded and refined through meaningful and relevant activities. The thematic component and communicative approach provide an opportunity for students to learn language that is relevant and interesting to them. Frequent exposure to and use of language in authentic situations allows students to develop an understanding of rules, structures and meanings of words.