Abstract：English language course is still a compulsory one at Chinese universities aiming at promoting students' English proficiency,which will facilitate their learning at university and career achievements after graduation. While the greater part of college students in China have been well trained and capable enough of communicating when entering college,they are supposed to be taken into the intelligent English language world to “soak”themselves for perfect high-level communication. The most efficient and effective way is the strategy of “establishing a solid base”,which requires to help students achieve a high-level English competence in their major first,with overall proficiency to follow.

Keyword：Chinese universities;non-English major students;English competence;