Chemistry is a unique language in and of itself that can be difficult for students to understand. For instance, a white powder can be translated down to the atomic level in a chemical equation, thus creating a chemical word that needs to be decoded. In this article, the author shares an approach to a basic curriculum that makes chemistry accessible to students, especially those who are second-language learners. This approach incorporates multiple intelligences, the learning cycle, and specially designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies.