- To provide for the systematic development of the students' English language skills through the use of a wide range of texts and activities designed to meet the students' needs and interests, and through the provision of the necessary practice material in various formats.

- To encourage the students throughout the course to draw on their individual experience and linguistic resources.

- To help them to become effective learners and take on responsibility for their own learning.

The task-based and process-based teaching approach, which will require the students' active participation and collaboration throughout the course, will be learner-centred and communicative and will involve the use of ICTs. The materials include the textbook and suggested material for individual practice (see below) and a wide range of supplementary materials (including authentic materials and examination practice materials), digital, printed and recorded, which will be made available during the course.

For continuous assessment mark: Prescribed readings Active participation in self-assessment and peer assessment, in the use of ICTs and in work set in and out of class.