San Diego State University - American Language InstituteSan Diego, USA
Location: The American Language Institute (ALI) is a division of the SDSU Global Campus at San Diego State University.
Getting around: Students have easy access to San Diego public transportation, including the San Diego Trolley at SDSU, which allows students connections to destinations throughout the San Diego region.
English Courses
This program can help you improve your "real language" communication skills, learn about American people and culture, and practice your English in natural situations both on and off campus.
It is designed for international and English as a Second Language (ESL) students and professionals who want to develop and improve their formal and practical English skills. Through an intensive learning format, the IEC program curriculum can help you improve your reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammatical skills.
It is aimed to help you develop formal and communicative English language skills, which are useful in a variety of global contexts both inside and outside the classroom. Some of the highlights of this unique program include:
- Interaction with Native Speakers
- Intramural Sports
- Tutoring and Homework Help
This program can help you improve your "real language" communication skills, learn about American people and culture, and practice your English in natural situations both on and off campus.
It is designed for international and English as a Second Language (ESL) students and professionals who want to develop and improve their formal and practical English skills. Through an intensive learning format, the IEC program curriculum can help you improve your reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammatical skills.
It is aimed to help you develop formal and communicative English language skills, which are useful in a variety of global contexts both inside and outside the classroom. Some of the highlights of this unique program include:
- Interaction with Native Speakers
- Intramural Sports
- Tutoring and Homework Help
This course is suitable for holders of a tourist visa.
It is designed for international and English as a Second Language (ESL) students who want to transition to and graduate from a degree program at San Diego State University (SDSU) or another U.S. college. The program curriculum focuses on helping you improve your academic reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammatical skills, giving you the tools to succeed as an English-speaking student in an American university.
Highlights of the program include:
- Conditional Admission to SDSU
- English Proficiency Waiver
- Tutoring and Homework Help
- Pathway Options
- SDSU Application Assistance
Core Classes:
Our core courses focus on academic writing, listening, speaking, reading, and grammar. These essential classes are designed to help you develop the English skills you’ll need to succeed at the university level.
Additional Classes:
In addition to the core classes, you’ll also take classes focused on developing your research skills, as well as U.S. university classroom culture and other resources. You’ll also prepare for your TOEFL or IELTS exams.
This program is designed for international students who want to apply to SDSU as first-time freshmen but don't currently meet the SDSU minimum English language proficiency requirements.
It guarantees students admission into an SDSU degree program upon successful completion of their UPP studies. One advantage of the SDSU UPP is that students have the opportunity to begin earning credits towards their SDSU degree program prior to matriculation. The SDSU UPP combines SDSU’s credit-bearing courses with additional ESL instruction, one-on-one academic advising, and immersive academic and cultural experiences. Our dedicated SDSU UPP team will help students smoothly transition into life as a student in the United States and at San Diego State University.
It is a customized, certificate program designed for students with intermediate to advanced English- language proficiency and a high level of communication skills and commitment. This course is for students and professionals interested in learning more about American business practices as they relate to doing business globally.
This program can be tailored to focus on business content through English skill development, in various lengths of study, from two weeks to two semesters.
Benefits:
- Refine your English language skills through business content
- Expand your knowledge about American business culture and practices
- Customizable program lengths from two weeks up to two semesters
Highlights: - Fully customizable Business English content focusing on a wide variety of topics and skills of interest.
- Opportunity to take field-trips to local businesses and get a behind the scenes look at business operations.
- Join volunteering events with local social-enterprises to provide services to underserved communities.
It is a 130-hour program designed to help novice instructors learn how to successfully live and teach English overseas. Through in-depth lessons led by expert instructors, you’ll acquire the advanced pedagogical skills and cultural awareness you need to become a better English instructor, no matter where you’re teaching.
This program is delivered through a hybrid format that combines online lessons with in-person English as a Second Language (ESL) observations and the opportunity to learn directly from an expert teacher-mentor. Through a series of virtual lectures, you’ll cover language acquisition theory, teaching specific language skills, effective second language teaching methods, understanding the English language learner, classroom atmosphere and management, lesson preparation, materials development, and more.
The program consists of three modules:
- Theories of Language Teaching & Learning
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge
- Managing the Teaching and Learning Process
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