Converse International School of Languages, San Diego, USA

Standard Plus is the Standard class plus self-study Study Hall class on Wednesday afternoons.

Course Description
The goal of the Standard English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

Course Objectives

• Language skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  
• Language knowledge and accuracy: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary
  
• Cultural awareness: develop cultural awareness and understanding
  
• Intercultural communication: examine different cultures’ communication styles and be sensitive to these differences; become a better intercultural communicator
  
• English in use: learn conventional expressions, idioms, and phrases – and when to use them
  
  Key Features
  
• Multiple Levels: students are placed in a level based on the CISL placement exam; students can progress from one level to the next after they show a mastery of the level’s student learning outcomes.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the Standard Course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.
  
• Practical Projects and Presentations: students apply their language skills and get practice using English by doing interesting projects and presentations.

Standard English and afternoon elective (conversational English, business English or English for academic purposes).

Standard English and afternoon elective (conversational English, business English or English for academic purposes).

Program Description
The CISL Intensive English Program gives students the opportunity to improve their general English skills in the morning and focus on specific content or skills in the afternoon. Students take the Standard Course in the mornings and take the afternoon elective course of their choice.

Includes
Standard Course (Monday‐Friday, 9:00 ‐ 12:40)

• 1 of the following Afternoon Elective Course Options (Monday‐Thursday, 13:30 ‐ 15:10)
  
• Business English
  
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
  
• Conversational English

Course Description
The goal of the Standard English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

Course Objectives

• Language skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  
• Language knowledge and accuracy: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary
  
• Cultural awareness: develop cultural awareness and understanding
  
• Intercultural communication: examine different cultures’ communication styles and be sensitive to these differences; become a better intercultural communicator
  
• English in use: learn conventional expressions, idioms, and phrases – and when to use them
  
  Key Features
  
• Multiple Levels: students are placed in a level based on the CISL placement exam; students can progress from one level to the next after they show a mastery of the level’s student learning outcomes.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the Standard Course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.
  
• Practical Projects and Presentations: students apply their language skills and get practice using English by doing interesting projects and presentations.

Achieve a high level of English, interact with international and American students, and experience life as an American college student! With CISL’s Pre-University Academic Year, students first enroll in CISL English courses and interact with the school's diverse student population. Students also attend CISL’s TOEFL preparation classes and gain the English skills necessary to succeed in the rigorous academic environment of an American college. After successful completion of CISL classes, students transfer to a San Diego community college and attend courses with American students for one semester.

The Academic Year Program (AYP) gives students the opportunity to improve their general and academic English skills at CISL and then attend a semester at a college in California. It is popular with recent high school graduates taking a gap year and students who want to attend an American university.

Ambitious students who want to experience American college life can appreciate the adventure of studying in a college in a new country with the support of CISL along the way. CISL helps students to prepare for their semester academically, personally, and linguistically. Before the college semester, students have already made friends at CISL, honed their general and academic English skills, and received guidance and advice from the CISL staff so that they can enjoy their college experience without stress.

Students in the CISL Academic Year Program must take at least 16 weeks at CISL and enroll in one semester at a participating college. The specific CISL course plan depends on each student’s language proficiency and goals, but most students take a combination of the following courses:
Morning Courses (Monday‐Friday, 9:00 ‐12:40): Standard (12+ weeks) and TOEFL Preparation (4 weeks)
Afternoon Elective Courses (Monday‐Thursday, 13:30 ‐ 15:10)

• Conversational English Course (4 weeks)
  
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (12 weeks)

Options are: Conversational English, Business English or English for Academic Purposes.

Includes 4 half-day excursions, 1 full day excursion and 1-afternoon campus activity.
Course start dates:

• 2 weeks: 01 Jan, 08 Jan, 15 Jan
  
• 3 weeks: 01 Jan, 08 Jan
  
  Experience the relaxed vibe of Southern California on the beautiful University of San Diego campus! In addition to English classes, USD program students take part in cultural workshops and explore sunny San Diego through CISL-organized afternoon activities such as trips to the San Diego Zoo, shopping at Fashion Valley Mall, surfing and biking on Pacific Beach, and exploring upscale La Jolla Village. CISL’s Summer English camp in San Diego also offers an optional Southwest Trip that includes stops at Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Rodeo Drive before an extended stay in Las Vegas and at the Grand Canyon.
  
  The San Diego ESL Camp includes:
  
• Classes and accommodation on the beautiful University of San Diego campus, which has stunning views of Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and San Diego
  Central location: San Diego’s beaches, Downtown, and Old Town are just minutes away
  
• 3-day trip to Los Angeles
  
  Curriculum and courses for CISL’s English camp in San Diego include:
  
• CISL-created curriculum actively engages students in their learning process through a project-driven English program
  
• English classes are held on USD’s safe campus with modern facilities and manicured grounds
  
• Small class size: 8 students per class on average (no more than 10)
  
• 20 English lessons per week
  
• 2 Cultural Workshops per week
  
• Classes from 9:00 to 12:30, 5 days per week
  
  CISL’s English camp in San Diego offers:
  
• Weekend trips provide the opportunity to further explore San Diego and other areas of Southern California and enjoy the beautiful local climate
  
• All-day excursions to exciting locations such as nearby Los Angeles
  
  Includes: 5 half day and 1 full day excursion

Includes 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 1-afternoon campus activity.

Course start dates:

• 2 weeks: 02 Jul, 09 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul
  
• 3 weeks: 02 Jul, 09 Jul, 16 Jul
  
• 4 weeks: 02 Jul, 09 Jul
  Experience the relaxed vibe of Southern California on the beautiful University of San Diego campus! In addition to English classes, USD program students take part in cultural workshops and explore sunny San Diego through CISL-organized afternoon activities such as trips to the San Diego Zoo, shopping at Fashion Valley Mall, surfing and biking on Pacific Beach, and exploring upscale La Jolla Village. CISL’s Summer English camp in San Diego also offers an optional Southwest Trip that includes stops at Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Rodeo Drive before an extended stay in Las Vegas and at the Grand Canyon.
  
  The San Diego ESL Camp includes:
  
• Classes and accommodation on the beautiful University of San Diego campus, which has stunning views of Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and San Diego
  Central location: San Diego’s beaches, Downtown, and Old Town are just minutes away
  
• 3-day trip to Los Angeles
  
  Curriculum and courses for CISL’s English camp in San Diego include:
  
• CISL-created curriculum actively engages students in their learning process through a project-driven English program
  
• English classes are held on USD’s safe campus with modern facilities and manicured grounds
  
• Small class size: 8 students per class on average (no more than 10)
  
• 20 English lessons per week
  
• 2 Cultural Workshops per week
  
• Classes from 9:00 to 12:30, 5 days per week
  
  CISL’s English camp in San Diego offers:
  
• Afternoon or evening activities such as laser tag, visits to local beaches, barbecues, organized sports, and trips to the aquarium allow students to engage in socialization as well as cultural and physical activity
  
• Weekend trips provide the opportunity to further explore San Diego and other areas of Southern California and enjoy the beautiful local climate
  
• All-day excursions to exciting locations such as nearby Los Angeles
  
  Includes: 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 1-afternoon campus activity

Includes 4 half day excursions, 1 full day excursion and 1 afternoon campus activity.
The trip itinerary is Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. Accommodation for the trip is included in the price and is in a double, triple or quad room in a hotel. Meals are not included in the price for the trip.

Experience the relaxed vibe of Southern California on the beautiful University of San Diego campus! In addition to English classes, USD program students take part in cultural workshops and explore sunny San Diego through CISL-organized afternoon activities such as trips to the San Diego Zoo, shopping at Fashion Valley Mall, surfing and biking on Pacific Beach, and exploring upscale La Jolla Village. CISL’s Summer English camp in San Diego also offers an optional Southwest Trip that includes stops at Disneyland, Universal Studios, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and Rodeo Drive before an extended stay in Las Vegas and at the Grand Canyon.

The San Diego ESL Camp includes:

• Classes and accommodation on the beautiful University of San Diego campus, which has stunning views of Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and San Diego
  Central location: San Diego’s beaches, Downtown, and Old Town are just minutes away
  
• 3-day trip to Los Angeles
  
• California Coastal Trip
  
  Curriculum and courses for CISL’s English camp in San Diego include:
  
• CISL-created curriculum actively engages students in their learning process through a project-driven English program
  
• English classes are held on USD’s safe campus with modern facilities and manicured grounds
  
• Small class size: 8 students per class on average (no more than 10)
  
• 20 English lessons per week
  
• 2 Cultural Workshops per week
  
• Classes from 9:00 to 12:30, 5 days per week
  
  CISL’s English camp in San Diego offers:
  
• Afternoon or evening activities such as laser tag, visits to local beaches, barbecues, organized sports, and trips to the aquarium allow students to engage in socialization as well as cultural and physical activity
  
• Weekend trips provide the opportunity to further explore San Diego and other areas of Southern California and enjoy the beautiful local climate
  
• All-day excursions to exciting locations such as nearby Los Angeles
  
• 6 day/6 night California Coast Trip: Includes hotels (shared rooms), coach transportation/tickets. Meals not included.
  
  Includes: 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 1-afternoon campus activity

15 lessons per week of private lessons tailored to student's specific language needs.

Course Description
Private lessons are based on the individual needs and goals of the student receiving the private lessons. In a student’s first private lesson, he or she has a conversation with the teacher, and they develop a plan together called a learning contract. The student’s interests, needs, and goals determine the focus of the private lesson learning contract. They revisit the learning contract each week to assess the student’s progress and make a plan for future lessons so that each lesson is valuable.

Key Features

• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors on their progress.
  
• Personal Attention: work one‐on‐one with a skilled English instructor.
  
• Relevant Lessons: every aspect of every private lesson is designed for the private lesson student based on the student’s needs and goals.

Practice and improve your English in a work environment and gain valuable business skills in the process! With CISL’s Career English Program, students attend 6 weeks of CISL English courses to perfect their English skills, then experience 6-8 weeks with an American company that matches the student’s background and work experience. Working closely with Americans in a business setting allows students the opportunity to improve their English skills in a real work environment, form relationships with colleagues, and gain an understanding of American business practices.

Placements

• Architecture
  
• Advertising
  
• The Arts Banking/Financial
  
• Services
  
• Engineering
  
• Event Planning
  
• Information Technology/Computers
  
• Law
  
• Marketing
  
• Nonprofit Organizations
  
• Public Relations
  
• Travel and Tourism
  
  The program includes:
  
• A minimum of 6 weeks of any CISL English course*
  
• 6 to 8 weeks at an American company (after 6 weeks of CISL classes are completed)
  
• Resume and cover letter building workshops and interview preparation
  
• Supervision by the CISL Career English Coordinator
  
• CISL Career English Program certificate (upon program completion)
  
  To qualify for the Career English Program, students must:
  
• Be 18 years of age or older
  
• Have an English proficiency level of at least B1
  
• Enroll in a minimum of 6 weeks CISL course
  
• Provide course tuition and Career English Fee
  
• Possess at least one year of experience or education in the desired field
  
• Commit to the hours required by their host company
  
  Program Details
  Week 1-6: CISL English Course
  Students select and enroll in a CISL English program that best fits their language needs. For the first 6 weeks, students attend courses (Monday-Friday) and build the speaking, writing, and communication skills necessary to prepare them for a professional work setting.
  
  During this time, students communicate frequently with the CISL Career English Coordinator and also attend interviews in order to secure placement in an American business.
  
  Week 7-14: Placement in an American Company
  Students spend 20 to 40 hours per week at their host company, where they learn business practices and business etiquette while employing English skills learned in the CISL classroom. Throughout their time at the company, students remain in contact with the CISL Career English Coordinator. Once the program is completed, the Career English Coordinator provides the student with an official CISL letter of recommendation.

Receive your college or university degree from an American institution, immerse yourself in the prestigious academic culture of the U.S., and make lasting academic connections! With the CISL University Pathway Program, students attend classes at CISL and gain the skills necessary to succeed in an academic setting before transferring to an American college or university to receive their degree.

Details
This program consists of two parts :

Part One
Students begin their English training at CISL by enrolling in a morning course of their choice (Standard, Cambridge Assessment English, or TOEFL). When students obtain a CISL Upper Intermediate level of English, they additionally enroll in the 12-week CISL EAP program to obtain the English skills necessary for success in an academic environment.

Program Schedule

• Mornings: Classes from 09:00 to 12:40 (Monday through Friday) with the CISL course of the student’s choice
  
• Afternoons: CISL EAP classes from 13:30 to 15:10 (Monday through Thursday)
  
  Part Two
  Working closely with the Pathway Coordinator, students identify the Pathway Partner colleges and universities that meet their academic goals, complete the necessary admissions and registration processes, and then enter their new academic environment.
  
  Program Benefits
  
• A rigorous, academic curriculum through CISL’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
  
• Advanced English skills to work and study confidently in English
  
• A degree from a U.S. college or university in a field of the student’s choice
  
• A post-secondary education with one of CISL’s Pathway Partner colleges or universities (located throughout California and the U.S.)
  
• Assistance with admission and registration at the CISL Pathway Partner college or university of their choice
  
• The full support of the CISL Pathway Coordinator throughout the program
  
  Program Requirements
  This program is available to all students who have achieved the equivalent of a U.S. high school education. There is no minimum level of English proficiency required to enter the Pathway Program; however, as part of the school's agreement with their Pathway Partners, you must successfully complete CISL’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program before you may begin your classes at college or university. The EAP course is available to students who have achieved an Upper Intermediate level of English proficiency at CISL (CEFR level B2).

This course includes 20 group business lessons per week.

This course includes 20 group business lessons per week. This is an accelerated course focusing on developing skills needed in an English business environment.

CISL’s Executive English Program is designed for business executives, professionals, and highly motivated learners (with an intermediate level of English or higher) who would like to use their English in a work environment. Learn how to negotiate in English, deal with employees and employers, create and present effective presentations, and do business with other cultures in this highly effective course.

Brief Course Description
The objective of this course is to improve the clients’ ability to communicate effectively and with confidence in English in a wide range of business situations and in specialized fields according to clients’ needs. The course will develop the communication skills used to succeed in business and function professionally in the business world.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, depending on the level and length of stay, clients will be able to:

• Lead and participate in a meeting
  
• Assess and resolve conflicts
  
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
  
• Listen and summarize main points of negotiations, interviews
  
• Brainstorm solutions to common business problems
  
• Negotiate issues while maintaining/creating effective long-term relationships
  
• Give a well-organized and effectively delivered presentation
  
• Make well-justified recommendations and compare alternatives
  
• Write informal/formal emails, memos, short reports, agendas and meeting minutes
  
  
  
  

Executive Intensive is the Executive English morning premier class plus a choice of afternoon general elective.

This course includes 20 group business lessons per week. This is an accelerated course focusing on developing skills needed in an English business environment.

CISL’s Executive English Program is designed for business executives, professionals, and highly motivated learners (with an intermediate level of English or higher) who would like to use their English in a work environment. Learn how to negotiate in English, deal with employees and employers, create and present effective presentations, and do business with other cultures in this highly effective course.

Brief Course Description
The objective of this course is to improve the clients’ ability to communicate effectively and with confidence in English in a wide range of business situations and in specialized fields according to clients’ needs. The course will develop the communication skills used to succeed in business and function professionally in the business world.

Course Objectives
After completing the course, depending on the level and length of stay, clients will be able to:

• Lead and participate in a meeting
  
• Assess and resolve conflicts
  
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
  
• Listen and summarize main points of negotiations and interviews
  
• Brainstorm solutions to common business problems
  
• Negotiate issues while maintaining/creating effective long-term relationships
  
• Give a well-organized and effectively delivered presentation
  
• Make well-justified recommendations and compare alternatives
  
• Write informal/formal emails, memos, short reports, agendas and meeting minutes

15 private lessons per week tailored to student's specific language needs.

Course Description
Private lessons are based on the individual needs and goals of the student receiving the private lessons. In a student’s first private lesson, he or she has a conversation with the teacher, and they develop a plan together called a learning contract. The student’s interests, needs, and goals determine the focus of the private lesson learning contract. They revisit the learning contract each week to assess the student’s progress and make a plan for future lessons so that each lesson is valuable.

Key Features

• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors on their progress.
  
• Personal Attention: work one‐on‐one with a skilled English instructor.
  
• Relevant Lessons: every aspect of every private lesson is designed for the private lesson student based on the student’s needs and goals.

Course Description
The goal of the TOEFL Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the TOEFL iBT test by helping students build the skills necessary to successfully answer the questions and complete the tasks in the test, improve their general and academic English proficiency, and learn effective test‐taking strategies. In addition, students will benefit from this college-readiness course which includes authentic college lecture listening and note-taking. The TOEFL is recognized by colleges, universities, and agencies in more than 130 countries around the world.

Course Objectives

• Language skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
• Language control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  
• Test taking: examine different cultures’ communication styles and be sensitive to these differences; become a better intercultural communicator.
  
• Academic English: learn, practice, and review academic vocabulary and writing.
  
  Key Features
  
• Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the TOEFL Course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.

The CISL Cambridge Assessment English Exam Preparation Courses prepare students to take Cambridge Assessment English exams to receive certificates verifying their English proficiency. Over 20,000 universities, employers, and governments accept Cambridge Assessment English exams around the world.

CISL San Diego is an authorized Cambridge Assessment English exam centre, and several members of the CISL staff are trained speaking examiners.

Course Description
The goal of the Cambridge Assessment English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

The goal of the B2 First (FCE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge Assessment English Exam: B2 First Examination (FCE) and receive the official B2‐level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the B2‐level as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

Course Objectives

• Language Skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
• Language Control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  
• Test Taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
  
  Key Features
  
• Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.

The CISL Cambridge Assessment English Exam Preparation Courses prepare students to take Cambridge Assessment English exams to receive certificates verifying their English proficiency. Over 20,000 universities, employers, and governments accept Cambridge Assessment English exams around the world.

CISL San Diego is an authorized Cambridge Assessment English exam centre, and several members of the CISL staff are trained speaking examiners.

Course Description
The goal of the Cambridge Assessment English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

The goal of the B2 First (FCE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge Assessment English Exam: B2 First Examination (FCE) and receive the official B2‐level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the B2‐level as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

Course Objectives

• Language Skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
• Language Control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  
• Test Taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
  
  Key Features
  
• Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.

The CISL Cambridge Assessment English Exam Preparation Courses prepare students to take Cambridge Assessment English exams to receive certificates verifying their English proficiency. Over 20,000 universities, employers, and governments accept Cambridge Assessment English exams around the world.

CISL San Diego is an authorized Cambridge Assessment English exam centre, and several members of the CISL staff are trained speaking examiners.

Course Description
The goal of the Cambridge Assessment English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

The goal of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced Examination (CAE) and receive the official C1‐level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the C1‐level as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

Course Objectives

• Language Skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
• Language Control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  
• Test Taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
  
  Key Features
  
• Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.

The CISL Cambridge Assessment English Exam Preparation Courses prepare students to take Cambridge Assessment English exams to receive certificates verifying their English proficiency. Over 20,000 universities, employers, and governments accept Cambridge Assessment English exams around the world.

CISL San Diego is an authorized Cambridge Assessment English exam centre, and several members of the CISL staff are trained speaking examiners.

Course Description
The goal of the Cambridge Assessment English Course is to help students use English with accuracy and confidence. Students improve their general English language skills and, just as importantly, they learn how to be better communicators, how to use English in different situations, how to interact with people from different cultures, and how to be better language learners.

The goal of the C1 Advanced (CAE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced Examination (CAE) and receive the official C1‐level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the C1‐level as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

Course Objectives

• Language Skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
• Language Control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  
• Test Taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
  
  Key Features
  
• Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork.
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress.
  
• Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress.
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors.
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English test for study and immigration. Last year, over 2 million candidates took the IELTS test to start their journeys into education and employment. The CISL IELTS Preparation Course is specifically designed for students who need to prove their English language skills to educational institutions, employers, professional registration or government immigration agencies.

IELTS Preparation is offered at CISL San Diego. The small classes of 8 students or fewer are sized to allow each student more time to practice speaking as well as receive individual attention. Key focus is placed on improving the skills tested on the academic module of the exam with an emphasis on becoming effective and confident in English even after the exam is over. The course includes 4 full length practice exams, test taking strategies and practical tips. Students should already be at the B2 level.

Course Description
The goal of the IELTS Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam and receive the appropriate band by helping students improve their English proficiency as well as equipping students with effective test‐taking strategies.

Course Objectives

• Language skills: improve skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
  
• Language control: learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.
  
• Test taking: identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test, take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.
  
  Key Features
  
• Comprehensive Resources: students receive an in‐depth textbook with explanations, practice questions, and other tools that they can use to supplement their classwork
  
• Student Assessment: students are frequently assessed and receive reports on their progress
  
• Practice Tests: students take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track their progress
  
• Teacher Feedback: students receive frequent feedback from their instructors
  
• Small Classes: the maximum class size in the IELTS Course is 8 students, so students get a lot of personal attention and feel comfortable in a small group.