They learn strategies for understanding vocabulary from the context of the passage. They move from relying on translation toward thinking and comprehending in English alone. They work on reading and writing faster. They read a complete unsimplified novel that was written for young adults, as well as shorter reading passages. Frequent writing practice ranges from single paragraphs to longer personal or informative essays.
Students use computers for email and word processing.
Students study grammar rules as needed and spend most of the course time practicing grammar in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. They learn both to recognize and to use the points covered in the course. They focus on grammar forms and grammar use. They learn to correct common errors in their own written assignments. Oral Skills .