Scholars believe that the language used in literature is authentic, real language in context, to which we respond directly and which if selected appropriately can be an important motivation for study and also can lead on naturally to an examination of the language. Literature also fosters an increase in reading proficiency, and in this way contributes to academic and occupational activities. Students' authentic responses to the literary tradition will both assist the development of appropriate syllabuses, through carefully graded sequence of texts.