The English for Communication (Level 2) course is specifically designed for international students who are at a high beginning comprehension level of the English Language and who plan to continue with their education in a US or UK university or college, where English is the primary medium of instruction.  Using the latest technology, the students focus on work in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, reading and listening comprehension, writing, and speaking. The course introduces students to American idiomatic expressions and helps them understand spelling rules. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and practice using new vocabulary in writing and speaking, while interacting in the class or working on individual or group research projects.   The course also helps students to learn about and better understand American culture. The course is built on:  Pathways 1: Listening and Speaking  Pathways 1: Reading and Writing   The course is based on using the latest technology and may include various individual and group activities, original streaming news, authentic audio and video materials, and publications that relate to topics covered in the textbook and reflect everyday life and cultural events in the US and worldwide. There is required reading and writing homework, including work online, and there are tests and quizzes in class to work on test-taking strategies.   To take this elective, international students will be considered following their English Communication placement test results.