During the earlier years, the learner is expected to recognize differences in speech sound, word stress, intonation patterns in sentences heard; speak clearly and use appropriate expressions in talking about oneself and the immediate environment; read comfortably beginners’ books in English; and write legibly information about oneself, common words and simple sentences in manuscript form.

After going through all the other levels, he/she is expected to listen critically, observing proper behavior; communicate one’s feelings and ideas orally and in writing with a high level of proficiency; and read fiction and non-fiction materials to serve one’s own learning needs in meeting a wide range of life’s purposes.