Skills in English is a complete English course developed in line with the Competence-Based Curriculum. The course offers the learners appropriate skills, knowledge, values and attitudes necessary for learning English as a learning area and as a language of communication. The text is presented in a manner that stimulates learning. The course has been prepared after in-depth research. It employs an inquiry-based approach to learning in all activities which equip learners with the necessary competencies. skills and the quest to learn and discover on their own. The course: Encourages the use of learning materials from the learner's immediate environment thus giving the learner an opportunity to learn from what they already know Has a variety of activities which enable learners to learn and explore Covers all the outcomes in the syllabus Has activities which integrate the core competencies. values and pertinent and contemporary issues Has activities to encourage parental involvement in the learning of the children Has activities that enable learners to appreciate and improve their community Has activities which enhance literacy and communication skills.