American on Course is a learner-centered course which provides students with the skills necessary to fulfill a variety of communicative goals. The educational objectives of American on Course are: • To provide a supportive framework in which students can develop their receptive and productive skills. • To encourage students to become more responsible for their own learning. • To widen students' knowledge and understanding of different cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives. • To encourage students to work with their peers to exchange ideas, solve problems, plan project work, and so on. The wide variety of real-life situations gives students a strong practical base in communicative English. Paired with a systematic and thorough development of grammar and vocabulary, this will ensure students move seamlessly through the language learning process, from elementary to upper-intermediate.