In this course you will build your confidence in writing and speaking. Through learning activities and practice, you will improve your language skills so you can be effective and successful in academic, technical, and business situations.  You will learn how to conduct library research and how to use information you find to inform your reports and presentations. This course is an important foundation for your learning at the college or university level. The skills you learn in this course will be useful to you as you continue to study and work.