The English for Speakers of Other Languages course Developing Communication is designed for students whose primary language is not English and who are at a Level 3 English proficiency. Â This course is designed to increase English language proficiency, enhance academic language, and develop learning strategies to meet the demands of learning academic content in English. Â Communication skills, i.e. listening, speaking, viewing, reading and writing, are strengthened through the integrated learning of language and academic content.