This entry-level preparatory course aims to increase students’ command of English and equip them with essential skills that will enhance their learning of engineering at the college. This course integrates the four pillars of language learning: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and emphasizes relevant vocabulary and communication skills. The course makes use of a variety of techniques for effective reading and text comprehension. Basic grammatical structures are revised and consolidated. The lessons are structured to make students active participants and introduces the basics of oral presentation. Each student will prepare two short presentations applying the skills acquired in class.