Primary emphases include communication and organization.
Secondary emphases are pronunciation, speed, vocabulary, and grammar.
Students can learn and use clusters of survival words and phrases, basic words for daily living, roots and affixes, synonyms, antonyms, homophones, troublesome pairs, basic vocabulary of several academic disciplines, social vocabulary from news-reading, and common American idioms. Emphasis is placed on meaning, usage, spelling, and parts of speech. Intermediate and Advanced students develop and increase all comprehension skills, speed, vocabulary, reading for enjoyment, research skills, and will experience some English literature. Students study, drill, and practice aspects of English grammar. Grammar knowledge and skill is applied as students study and practice writing in various modes of composition.