They read widely and write extensively for different purposes and audiences, and present ideas and opinions on various issues in group discussion and extended talks. All of these are externally moderated. This is a subject that develops confidence and competence in using the English language. This is achieved through reading, writing, viewing, listening, and speaking in appropriate ways for different purposes. Studies cover prose, poetry, drama, and print and electronic media.
Students complete a large number of writing, reading, and oral language tasks during the year.
Various themes are considered using novels, plays, poetry and media texts. Students are encouraged to choose independently and to negotiate tasks. All of these are externally moderated. This subject is intended for students for whom English is a second language. It develops students' communicative skills in spoken and written English for a variety of purposes, including career goals and some areas of further study.