The document discusses establishing realistic goals for language learning programs. It emphasizes communicating with others, personal growth, and using the language like near-native speakers through tasks like negotiating, corresponding with foreign companies, and leading business meetings in English. It also discusses surveying existing programs, establishing goals influenced by trends in teaching, and outlining courses to describe what students will learn, when, how, and how it will be evaluated. The summary evaluates course materials and considers factors like the student population, socio-economics, time available, and classroom setting.