The course is thorough in its coverage but pays most attention to points that are of importance to intermediate and advanced learners of English, to their needs and prerequisites. The lectures are designed to give learners of English a basic grammar foundation. It may serve other students as a reference or review tool. Furthermore, it takes a practical approach.

As the student progresses through the lectures, he or she will obtain a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of the English language. These principles are presented concisely but comprehensively and thoroughly, and each successive premise builds on what the student learned earlier.