They learn how to express their ideas in organized and grammatically acceptable ways. All materials are available on tape and students are also assigned practice in the computer lab. This course teaches students a variety of types of reading and teaches the reading skills of skimming, scanning, guessing meaning from context and interpreting an author's point of view. Vocabulary development teaches word building, the use of the dictionary, and reading speed. This course teaches with practical contexts the patterns of English grammar and rules of use.
Students learn how and when to use the grammar they are studying as well as the correct form.
Grammar is coordinated with the writing course. Writing Students work through the writing process step by step from formulating ideas through revision. They learn to organize ideas, use correct form and pronunciation, use coherent structure, edit and revise. Students are expected to write a minimum of two assignments per week in addition to corrections and revisions and other exercises. Students learn information necessary in their daily lives, such as the University and its services, apartments, shopping, banking , etc.