Internatonal Research Journal of Arts and Humanites (IRJAH) Vol.48, No. 48, 2020 ISSN: 1016-9342 Material adaptation in London Road from English for Undergraduates by Howe, Kirkpatrik Faiza Khaskheli, Qurratulain Sardar, Shabana Muhammad Anwar Abstract This study aims at examining the material and use of material adaptation techniques in unit # 09 “London Road” from English for Undergraduates by D.H. Howe, T.A. Kirkpatrick and D.L. Kirkpatrick. This book is taught in Government or private non-elite universities of Pakistan. The contents of the study are patterned by using Critical Discourse Analysis as a tool. The study inquires whether the content of Oxford University Press fulfills the requirements of students or not. If it really fulfills then why the students are not capable of using English in real life. The study unit is modified and analyzed by using Adaptation techniques according to Communicative Language Teaching approach. Keywords: CLT, Material, Adaptation, Discourse Analysis, Techniques, Design Introduction Education means development of knowledge, skills and understanding the principles of right and wrong demanded in all aspects of life. We are aware of the role which education plays in the process of a nation building. A nation‟s development and success depend on the quality of its education system. If we talk about a formal education system, then we should remember that Education can never take place without textbooks. The quality of education depends on the quality of content present in textbooks. There is no doubt that teacher plays an effective role in teaching and learning process but then textbooks also work as an effective tool that aids and guides teacher and student, simultaneously. Hussain says that “If the textbooks do not match the social norms or contradict some beliefs or not produced according to mental level of students, or if they are outdated and do not come up to the requirements of the time, then they are no more useful for the students.”(Hussain, 2013) Undoubtedly, the scope of English in Pakistan is highly valued. English is used as a Second language in Pakistan. When we are talking about teaching English then it means the purpose of teaching English is language, not the knowledge alone. Language is a skill which can be developed by learning all four skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing). English for Undergraduates, by D.H. Howe, T.A. Kirkpatrick and D.L. Kirkpatrick, published by “Oxford University Press” in the year 2006. This book aims to 155