The revised course book for English standard IX is based on the communicative approach which recognises the importance of developing students’ competence to express them fluently, confidently and appropriately. The selection of contents has been determined by the students’ present and future academic and social needs. Each unit focuses on inculcating universal human values, gender sensitization and inclusivity. To explore the digital world, ICT Corner is introduced in each unit at first time in State Board Text Book.