The course aims to develop students’ basic reading and writing skills in English. A unified final exam is offered to evaluate students’ progress. The curricula of Freshman English (1) (Level 1) places emphasis on the reinforcement of vocabulary, the analysis and understanding of sentence structures, the application of reading strategies, and the understanding of English grammar. Through study, reflection on language and application of course material, students can learn the fundamentals of the English language and so improve their skills in this language.