Introduction

Goals and Objectives

• providing greater opportunities for students to use English for purposeful communication both inside and outside the classroom;

• adopting learner-centred instructions to promote independence and initiative in learning English;

• making use of a wide variety of text types to expose students to the practical and authentic use of English;

• assigning quality homework as language practice in meaningful contexts;

• facilitating the development of a ‘reading to learn' culture through encouraging students to read a wide range of materials and designing reflective tasks for students to appreciate the value of reading; and

• promoting the development of strategies, values and attitudes that are conducive to lifelong learning.