80 English General Courses for adults in Los Angeles

Visa waiver with optional sports and social activities as well as a weekly full-day excursion (available at additional cost).English and lots of fun. All year round. Study for up to 12 weeks on a Visitor Visa. Enjoy a vacation in the US and improve your English at the same time. The Vacation Course is available all year round at our US schools. It’s very flexible and great value. After your English lessons there are optional activities and excursions which you can join. This course is perfect if you want to: - Improve your overall English skills - Join in scheduled activities and excursions, or explore the city with new friends This course is for students who want to improve their English but still have plenty of free time outside of class. Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking. You’ll gain confidence through total immersion in English. Included in the price: - 20 lessons per week (15 hours) - Welcome Information Pack - Course materials - Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation and progress tests - Use of Computer Learning Centre - Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform - Free Wi-fi at school - Full access to Kings social programme, with at least two free activities per week - Full access to join Kings’ school clubs and societies - Optional weekly lecture programme - End-of-course certificate (requires minimum 90% attendance) Key areas covered include: Communication skills: - Conversational language skills - Listening and accents - Reading and interpretation - Writing and presenting Linguistic resources: - Building your vocabulary bank - Fine tuning your pronunciation - Interpretation of texts - Grammar and syntax Study skills: - Note taking and revision - Research skills - Time management and planning - Dictionary work - Learner autonomy Cultural and personal development: - Understanding cultural difference and similarity - Team work and leadership - Presenting an argument - Discussion skills

Maximum flexibility. English with time to explore. General English is the most flexible course at Kings. With 3 hours of lessons each day you are free to explore your new city with new friends. You can start your General English course online before you join your class at the school. The content and schedule will be the same. This course is perfect if you want to: - Quickly improve your overall English skills - Have plenty of free time for fun and adventure Core Skills: - Develop fluency across the four core skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Other Skills: - Study skills, Note taking, Research skills, Time management, Dictionary work, Learner autonomy, Cultural and Personal development, Understanding cultural differences and similarities, Working with others and Presenting an argument.

Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guidedor facilitated study sessions each week. Students will have 20 lessons general English and Professional Communication plus 8 lessons Special Interest Group options.- This course is for students aged 25+ who want to improve their English in the shortest possible time, learning with like-minded adults. - Lessons will improve all your key skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. - Ideal for professionals, travel enthusiasts, retired people, and other adult learners. - Gain confidence through total immersion in English, and explore your new city with students of similar ages. The Intensive 25+ program helps students to develop the essential skills needed for using English in their professional and personal lives. Important international communication skills, including reading newspapers, writing emails, study skills, and group-work techniques are covered. General English and professional communication: Your general English lessons will be designed to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. Each week, lessons will focus on a different topic. Course Structure: - 20 lessons (15 hours) per week of General English and Professional Communication. - 8 lessons (6 hours) per week in Special Interest Groups, which cover a range of specialist English language topics. The Intensive Course is the school’s most popular course, as it’s the best way to develop deep fluency in English in the shortest possible time. You will maximise your fluency in the shortest possible time, as well as experience American culture, all while you learn with other international students from all over the world. As well as your General English classes you can choose from a range of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), already included in the price.

The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

Let Los Angeles be your next stop on your English language journey, with HLI’s home tuition programme that puts you in the immersive situation of living with your teacher in their home. This will allow you to easily get any and all of your English questions answered, and will also speed up the process of learning how to navigate Los Angeles in both a cultural and a practical sense. Cinema enthusiasts will know exactly where they want to check out first after they arrive in Los Angeles, but perhaps less well-known is the fact that Los Angeles has more than 14 beaches for you to explore in your free time between classes. This is an enormous city, but with the help of your home tuition hosts, you will quickly learn the fastest and safest routes for moving around Los Angeles, and where to find the best places for pursuing your personal hobbies and goals. HLI has Local Organiser staff working within Los Angeles, whose job is to resolve any kind of issue you might encounter while taking your course. The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

The student will study the General ESL Course and CMAR (Conversation Management and Accent Reduction) in this class. All ESL courses contain 3 different classes focusing on two primary components each: Grammar & Writing, Reading & Vocabulary, and Listening & Speaking. In Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR), students work to incorporate correct pronunciation and intonation into everyday, practical discourse. Students will examine American English pronunciation rules and patterns, and work to distinguish between similar-sounding words and phrases in spoken English.

Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.There are 4 main subjects, which include listening, speaking, grammar, and writing. These are the four most important skills that are necessary for English language learners. MLI uses the communicative approach in order for students to practice the target language as much as possible.

Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday. The ESL programme is the academy’s most popular course that they offer, since students have the opportunity to study two hours of grammar and writing, one hour of listening and speaking, and one hour of reading activities every day. The school believes in creating a relaxed learning environment where their multinational students can work together effectively and support one another, while being able to get to know each other thanks to a maximum class size of 15 participants. All teaching staff possess bachelor’s and master’s degrees related to language education, or even PhD’s - ensuring that students receive knowledgeable guidance from the start. These teachers also take their groups out on excursions, or participate in extracurricular activities with their students - all with the intention of getting you to use your English skills outside of the classroom, in real-life situations. There are 4 main subjects, which include listening, speaking, grammar, and writing. These are the four most important skills that are necessary for English language learners.

Reading, Writing, Grammar AELS conducts reading and writing activities at each level. Students will become more familiar with English sentence structure and be able to expand their vocabulary through the level-appropriate reading passages. The writing activities will allow you to write your own sentences for different formats of writing. You will learn to write letters and recipes and progress to formal paragraphs. In addition, you will learn many English idioms through this process and be able to use complex grammar rules. These will help you speak English more naturally and accurately. Conversation AELS offers a variety of thematic and contextual conversation activities to practice speaking and listening skills that are used in real life. All classes focus on conversation between instructors and students. Instructors maximize learning efficiency by giving prompt feedback through constant dialogue with the students and correction of pronunciation and word choice. Through this process, students will practice speaking confidently and gain more listening practice through constant conversation. This is only possible with a small number of students in class, something that AELS is proud to offer. Course Goals Basic Level Goal: Students will begin to communicate basic needs in a variety of real life/survival situations. Level 1 Goal: Students will begin to develop the necessary language competence needed to successfully function in survival and social environments. Level 2 Goal: Students will achieve the necessary language competence needed to successfully function in survival and social environments. Level 3 Goal: Students will begin to develop competence to live and work effectively in the U.S. Level 4 Goal: Students will develop competence to live and work in the U.S. with some difficulty to function in most common environments. Level 5 Goal: Students will develop competence to live and work in the U.S. with sufficient proficiency to function in most common environments.

Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday. There are 4 main subjects, which include listening, speaking, grammar, and writing. These are the four most important skills that are necessary for English language learners. MLI uses the communicative approach in order for students to practice the target language as much as possible.

The student will study the General ESL Course and CMAR (Conversation Management and Accent Reduction) in this class. All ESL courses contain 3 different classes focusing on two primary components each: Grammar & Writing, Reading & Vocabulary, and Listening & Speaking.

With this course, students will study the General ESL Course Course plus Conversation Course.In this course, students can study both the ESL and Conversation programmes. MLI has a 4 level ESL programme (Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced). There are 4 main subjects, which include listening, speaking, grammar, and writing. These are the four most important skills that are necessary for English language learners. Conversation programmes at Mentor Language Institute contain 3 different classes focusing on one primary component each: Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR), Focus on Idioms (FOI), and Discussion-Role Play Practice (RPP).

Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday. The ESL programme is the academy’s most popular course that they offer, since students have the opportunity to study two hours of grammar and writing, one hour of listening and speaking, and one hour of reading activities every day. The school believes in creating a relaxed learning environment where their multinational students can work together effectively and support one another, while being able to get to know each other thanks to a maximum class size of 15 participants. All teaching staff possess bachelor’s and master’s degrees related to language education, or even PhD’s - ensuring that students receive knowledgeable guidance from the start. These teachers also take their groups out on excursions, or participate in extracurricular activities with their students - all with the intention of getting you to use your English skills outside of the classroom, in real-life situations. There are 4 main subjects, which include listening, speaking, grammar, and writing. These are the four most important skills that are necessary for English language learners.

Also available: Monday - Friday: 14:15 - 17:30 (high season only)The objective of this course is to improve your level of English to help you communicate more effectively. It teaches different language skills, including conversational English, grammar, reading, listening, comprehensive writing, and vocabulary. Classes are kept small and offer a fun and relaxed environment where students’ needs are the center of attention. Reasons to choose this course: - You want to improve your general English skills - You want to develop your fluency and gain confidence in speaking - You don’t need to take a specific exam (i.e. TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS).

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Courses are taught in small and engaging classes using a student-centred learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers who are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers who are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers that are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly-qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in the modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers that are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly-qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in the modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers that are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly-qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in the modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers that are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly-qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in the modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers that are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly-qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in the modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking.

**Description** The mission is to provide high-quality, personalized language training that you can immediately apply in the real world. The General English Course are taught in small and engaging classes using the student-centered learning environment. You have the freedom to choose the course that best meets your goals and will be taught by experienced teachers that are passionate about the success of each student. **Highlights** - Maximum of 10 students per class for personal, individualized and student-centered lessons. - Teachers are highly-qualified, certified, passionate and professional. - Classes are conducted in the modern facilities in Los Angeles and San Diego. - Open to all levels from Beginner to Advanced and classes start on most Mondays. - Planned social outings and “Hot Topics” are woven into the daily lessons for real-world practice. - Study all English skill areas including: Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking.

The FLS Academic English Program is perfect for student who wants to improve their English skills as quickly as possible and get on the right track for college and university success! This program offers the most lessons per week available at FLS. Students are able to enrol in the full range of courses offered. The program includes the core English class and two electives. Students in the Academic English Program also have access to their Test Preparation courses

For those looking for a part-time study option, the General English Program offers the perfect schedule, blending the study of English fundamentals with ample time to experience the many local attractions and destinations. The program includes one core class. This program is not available to students on an F-1 Visa. This program places an exceptional emphasis on speaking. Students will practice speaking skills frequently in class, receiving continual guidance and correction from their instructor.

Our popular Intensive English Program offers a well-rounded learning experience for students who have varied English goals, allowing students access to a wide range of FLS electives in order to provide a more versatile experience. The program includes the core English class and one elective.

The objective of this course is to improve your level of English to help you communicate more effectively. It teaches different language skills, including conversational English, grammar, reading, listening, comprehensive writing, and vocabulary. Classes are kept small and offer a fun and relaxed environment where students’ needs are the center of attention. Reasons to choose this course: - You want to improve your general English skills - You want to develop your fluency and gain confidence in speaking - You don’t need to take a specific exam (i.e. TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS).

Afternoon lessons take place 2 days a week. Also available: Monday - Friday: 14:15 - 17:30 plus 2 days per week from 12:30 - 13:45 (high season only)The objective of this course is to improve your level of English to help you communicate more effectively. It teaches different language skills, including conversational English, grammar, reading, listening, comprehensive writing, and vocabulary. Classes are kept small and offer a fun and relaxed environment where students’ needs are the center of attention. Reasons to choose this course: - You want to improve your general English skills - You want to develop your fluency and gain confidence in speaking - You don’t need to take a specific exam (i.e. TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS) Available timetable: - Monday - Friday 08:45 - 12:00 plus extra 3.75 lessons per week split over 2 days. - Monday - Friday 14:15 - 17:30 plus extra 3.75 lessons per week split over 2 days.

Afternoon lessons take place 2 days a week. Also available: Monday - Friday: 14:15 - 17:30 plus 2 days per week from 12:30 - 14:00 (high season only)The objective of this course is to improve your level of English to help you communicate more effectively. It teaches different language skills, including conversational English, grammar, reading, listening, comprehensive writing, and vocabulary. Classes are kept small and offer a fun and relaxed environment where students’ needs are the center of attention. Reasons to choose this course: - You want to improve your general English skills - You want to develop your fluency and gain confidence in speaking - You don’t need to take a specific exam (i.e. TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS). Available timetable: - Monday - Friday 08:45 - 12:00 plus 2 days per week from 12:30 - 14:00. - Monday - Friday 14:15 - 17:30 plus 2 days per week from 12:30 - 14:00.

It is the most effective way to make rapid progress: you live with your teacher who will give you private language lessons and correct you at all times. It completely immerses you in the language you are learning as you put into practice what you have learnt during your lessons through social interactions and meal times with your host. The Home Tuition Programme includes: • 15 hours private language lessons per week • Accommodation in your teacher’s home • Meals and social interaction with your host Choose the number of language lessons you require and personalise your Programme according to your needs, interests and preferences with a multitude of options and specialisations to choose from. Some things cannot be learnt by studying in the traditional way, fluency is achieved through living the language, using the target language constantly and in your everyday life. Culture, entertainment, leisure and current events are embedded in people’s language and these are as much part of the language learning process as the lessons.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes that target pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

Designed specifically for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the EAP program prepares students to succeed at the Collegiate or University level. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the essential language skills, independent learning habits, and academic culture necessary for integration into U.S. institutions of higher learning. **Curriculum** The EAP program prepares students for transfer into a community college or state university. The courses help to develop students’ note-taking, discussion, rhetoric, debate, presentation, and research skills. By the end of this program, students will have also improved their ability to read and understand the content of written texts in academic English. Students will be able to construct coherent, well-organized responses to a variety of topics and prompts. The curriculum features lectures and dialogues that are broken down into manageable parts, giving students an opportunity to predict, and identify main ideas. Students will learn how to organize and give presentations to the class. Upon completion of Academic listening and speaking, students will be prepared to participate in academic courses at American colleges and universities. Curriculum is designed around authentic lectures, seminars, and articles across various academic disciplines. The program focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the scope of English language learning.

Designed specifically for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the EAP program prepares students to succeed at the Collegiate or University level. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the essential language skills, independent learning habits, and academic culture necessary for integration into U.S. institutions of higher learning. **Curriculum** The EAP program prepares students for transfer into a community college or state university. The courses help to develop students’ note-taking, discussion, rhetoric, debate, presentation, and research skills. By the end of this program, students will have also improved their ability to read and understand the content of written texts in academic English. Students will be able to construct coherent, well-organized responses to a variety of topics and prompts. The curriculum features lectures and dialogues that are broken down into manageable parts, giving students an opportunity to predict, and identify main ideas. Students will learn how to organize and give presentations to the class. Upon completion of Academic listening and speaking, students will be prepared to participate in academic courses at American colleges and universities. Curriculum is designed around authentic lectures, seminars, and articles across various academic disciplines. The program focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the scope of English language learning.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes that target pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes targeting pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes targeting pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

Designed specifically for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the EAP program prepares students to succeed at the Collegiate or University level. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the essential language skills, independent learning habits, and academic culture necessary for integration into U.S. institutions of higher learning. **Curriculum** The EAP program prepares students for transfer into a community college or state university. The courses help to develop students’ note-taking, discussion, rhetoric, debate, presentation, and research skills. By the end of this program, students will have also improved their ability to read and understand the content of written texts in academic English. Students will be able to construct coherent, well-organized responses to a variety of topics and prompts. The curriculum features lectures and dialogues that are broken down into manageable parts, giving students an opportunity to predict, and identify main ideas. Students will learn how to organize and give presentations to the class. Upon completion of Academic listening and speaking, students will be prepared to participate in academic courses at American colleges and universities. Curriculum is designed around authentic lectures, seminars, and articles across various academic disciplines. The program focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the scope of English language learning.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes targeting pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

Designed specifically for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the EAP program prepares students to succeed at the Collegiate or University level. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the essential language skills, independent learning habits, and academic culture necessary for integration into U.S. institutions of higher learning. **Curriculum** The EAP program prepares students for transfer into a community college or state university. The courses help to develop students’ note-taking, discussion, rhetoric, debate, presentation, and research skills. By the end of this program, students will have also improved their ability to read and understand the content of written texts in academic English. Students will be able to construct coherent, well-organized responses to a variety of topics and prompts. The curriculum features lectures and dialogues that are broken down into manageable parts, giving students an opportunity to predict, and identify main ideas. Students will learn how to organize and give presentations to the class. Upon completion of Academic listening and speaking, students will be prepared to participate in academic courses at American colleges and universities. Curriculum is designed around authentic lectures, seminars, and articles across various academic disciplines. The program focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the scope of English language learning.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes targeting pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

Designed specifically for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the EAP program prepares students to succeed at the Collegiate or University level. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the essential language skills, independent learning habits, and academic culture necessary for integration into U.S. institutions of higher learning. **Curriculum** The EAP program prepares students for transfer into a community college or state university. The courses help to develop students’ note-taking, discussion, rhetoric, debate, presentation, and research skills. By the end of this program, students will have also improved their ability to read and understand the content of written texts in academic English. Students will be able to construct coherent, well-organized responses to a variety of topics and prompts. The curriculum features lectures and dialogues that are broken down into manageable parts, giving students an opportunity to predict, and identify main ideas. Students will learn how to organize and give presentations to the class. Upon completion of Academic listening and speaking, students will be prepared to participate in academic courses at American colleges and universities. Curriculum is designed around authentic lectures, seminars, and articles across various academic disciplines. The program focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the scope of English language learning.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes targeting pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

Designed specifically for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, the EAP program prepares students to succeed at the Collegiate or University level. Upon completion of the program, students will have attained the essential language skills, independent learning habits, and academic culture necessary for integration into U.S. institutions of higher learning. **Curriculum** The EAP program prepares students for transfer into a community college or state university. The courses help to develop students’ note-taking, discussion, rhetoric, debate, presentation, and research skills. By the end of this program, students will have also improved their ability to read and understand the content of written texts in academic English. Students will be able to construct coherent, well-organized responses to a variety of topics and prompts. The curriculum features lectures and dialogues that are broken down into manageable parts, giving students an opportunity to predict, and identify main ideas. Students will learn how to organize and give presentations to the class. Upon completion of Academic listening and speaking, students will be prepared to participate in academic courses at American colleges and universities. Curriculum is designed around authentic lectures, seminars, and articles across various academic disciplines. The program focuses on developing critical thinking skills within the scope of English language learning.

LASC’s English as a Second Language program aims to equip students with the fundamental skills necessary to become competent English speakers. Upon completing the ESL classes program, students will have the linguistic capabilities necessary to succeed at the collegiate level, pursue professional opportunities, and actively participate in American society. **Curriculum** The Cambridge based curriculum focuses on the most commonly used English words, expressions, and grammatical structures. The curriculum is heavily e-based and integrates online workbooks, score tracking, and mobile apps to provide the extra support needed to study English. Students can take classes to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL program also offers students classes targeting pronunciation, grammar, and idioms.

This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study.The Semi-Intensive English course is a semi-intensive program that allows you to balance classroom tuition with structured study and free time activities. You will improve your English language ability at a speed you feel comfortable with, while having time to enjoy your destination. This course is available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced and you will be placed in a class which is suitable for your level. The course focuses on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions and strategies. - Improve your core English language skills with students the on same level. - Choose how long you study for, with courses lasting from 1 week to a year. - Balance English classes with leisure activities. - Specially created and proven Kaplan study materials. - Graduate with a Kaplan International Languages Certificate of Achievement.

Kaplan Los Angeles offers students the chance to develop all aspects of their English ability through their 20 hours per week General English course. Participants can expect carefully designed lessons from their experienced and qualified teachers, who build on students’ understanding progressively based on material from prior lessons. You will be appropriately challenged throughout your time with this school, due to their use of placement tests every 5 weeks, for the purpose of measuring your progress constantly. Los Angeles is usually not referenced for its student presence, but since LA is home to the University of California, there is a considerable amount of student activity around the school location. This will give you more to enjoy in your free time when you’re not studying English.The General English courses are designed to improve your English language skills and give you more professional and academic options in the future. As well as taking lessons, you will have plenty of time to sight-see and explore your destination. The course is semi-intensive and available at all levels from Elementary to Advanced, with classes made up of different levels. The focus is on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and all Kaplan schools offer extensive and varied activities programs to help you make the most of your destination. This course is for you if... - You want to combine English classes with a holiday. - You want to choose how long you study for, with courses from 1 week to a year. - You want to practice your new English skills while out sightseeing and experiencing another culture. - You want to make the most of specially created and proven Kaplan study materials. - You want to receive a Kaplan International Languages Certificate of Achievement.

Send your kids to this camp and they will be thanking you for months! This structured program provides kids with an amazing and safe international educational experience. The talented and caring staff teach, inspire and guide campers to explore, learn, and achieve while making memories to last a lifetime. This fun educational camp for kids, ages 7-10, combines English language classes with instructional and recreational activities, social activities and exciting excursions to culturally important local sites in North America. This program consists of 20 x 45-minute English lessons per week. This includes exciting and fun sightseeing, social activities, excursions, and events in the form of sports, creative, and cultural activities. With this program, your child will... • Increase English language skills and gain fluency and confidence in using English on a daily basis. • Make new international friends and develop intercultural awareness. • Refine athletic, creative, and social skills through fun activities. • Enhance self-esteem, independence, and sense of responsibility. • Experience the North American culture firsthand. • Have an amazing international experience!

Studying in the United States can unlock a myriad of opportunities for international students. The Intensive English programme from ELS will help you take advantage of these opportunities by ensuring you are confident in your English speaking abilities. The Intensive English language course will prepare you for academic success. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to include all aspects of academic communication to ensure you are comfortable in any setting on a college or university campus. Confidence and comfort are important factors in academic success and can make studying in the United States much more enjoyable. Communication plays a major role in academic success and the Intensive English programme from ELS will help give you confidence on day one of your studies, allowing you to focus on your coursework, rather than juggling language learning and coursework at the same time. The Intensive English language course curriculum is designed to help you easily transition to university study. The course structure is designed to focus on four specific pillars that make up the necessary skills for academic success. - Key Language Skills: This English courses cover all essential language skills such as: listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar. You will learn to speak with clarity, listen carefully, and gain the writing competencies necessary to complete your academic assignments with ease and accuracy. - Key University Success Skills: To succeed in a US college or university, you will need more than just basic English language skills. This Intensive English programme focuses on teaching you critical thinking, how to deliver presentations, public speaking, note-taking, academic research, and more. - Skills Enhancement Classes: Exact courses offered at each location may vary, but ELS Centers offer Skills Enhancement Classes dedicated to subjects such as American Idioms, American Film, Current Events, and American Culture – enabling you to not only learn the English language, but to become part of the conversation. - Applied Learning: In the United States, Contact America! allows you to meet with native English-speakers, practice conversing while using real-world English, and listen to guest lecturers.

This Semi-Intensive English language programme offers students the opportunity to study English in the United States, while also having the freedom to explore and experience the culture. This is done through a structured schedule, where students attend English classes during the morning and have the afternoons to themselves, allowing them to meet new friends, visit landmarks or plan trips to exciting new places. The Semi-Intensive English morning classes focus on the building blocks of English proficiency: Structure and Speaking Practice or Language Studies, Vocabulary Enrichment, and a lesson in the Language Technology Center. With the focus on these pillars of language, students come away with a real understanding of the applications of English in real life. Our goal is for students to not only have a foundational understanding of the English language, but to feel comfortable and confident using these English skills in both academic and social settings.

This course includes 20 lessons (16 hours) of English lessons, on campus accommodation, a full programme of activities and one excursion per week. The course will take place in Pepperdine University - Malibu.The Los Angeles English program for teens is held at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a campus set on a hill looking over the L.A. skyline and the Pacific Ocean. CISL’s LMU Summer English Program offers students the chance to study at Loyola Marymount for 2, 3, or 4 weeks. CISL’s Los Angeles Junior ESL program offers teens a charming West Coast location to learn English. - A safe, serene campus with modern academic and recreational facilities. - Easy access to exciting and star-studded Los Angeles. - A quiet, ocean-view oasis. Courses with CISL’s Los Angeles English program for teens include: - CISL-created curriculum actively engages students in their learning process through a project-driven English program. - Classes on LMU’s stunning campus. - Small class size: 8 students per class on average (no more than 10) - 20 English lessons per week. - Additional afternoon Cultural Workshops (2 per week). With CISL’s Los Angeles English Camp activities, students have access to the most exciting areas on the East Coast. - Constant activity: CISL's English Camp for teens in Los Angeles plans afternoon or evening activities Monday through Friday to provide students additional chances to socialize, exercise, and explore Los Angeles. - Weekday excursions to some of the best museums, beaches, shopping malls, and restaurants in Southern California allow CISL's Los Angeles ESL camp students to see even more exciting places in LA. - Weekend excursions to some of the area’s most exciting amusement parks - including Disneyland and Six Flags - and to beautiful Santa Barbara and San Diego. Includes: 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 1 afternoon campus activity.

This course is best for those who wish to study and have personal time to explore the city. A half-day English course with your choice of academic focus or personal, everyday use. Option of Life Skills OR Academic ESL.Improve your English proficiency while learning practical life skills in the United States. You will be at the center of the learning process, allowing you to improve by speaking aloud in classroom discussions, participating in group activities, and giving presentations. Feel confident when using the language in everyday situations by practicing with your classmates and being encouraged through your progress by some of the teachers.

This course is best for learning as quickly as possible, for academic or professional setting. All-day immersive program focused on morning ESL, and targeted electives in the afternoon. Option of Life Skills OR Academic ESL + 2 Electives. An interactive and lively learning environment. Focus on academic and cultural skills for success in an English speaking school or workplace. Feel safe and encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, and through support and guidance, develop fluency in all skills. You will improve your academic English proficiency for college, university or professional use.

For well-rounded learners who are interested in academic and everyday English. Life Skills and Academic ESL.

A Century of Learning under the Sun-Kissed Sky. Famous for its numerous acclaimed alumni who accomplished 14 Nobel Prizes, 13 faculty MacArthur Fellows, 118 NCAA titles and 261 Olympic medals from students and alumni, UCLA is one of the most distinguished colleges in California. **Language Programme** - Taught by friendly and professional English teachers - 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5 - Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level - Maximum 17 students per class - Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities - Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills **Accommodation** - Room Type: Twin / Triple standard - Bathroom: 1:8 students - Room set up: Traditional US college dorm rooms - What’s in a room: Single or bunk bed, wardrobe, desk, chair - Common room: Yes - Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, bathrooms are cleaned weekly and common areas daily. - Linen cleaning: Changed weekly on request - Towels: Provided - Laundry: Available on residence, small fee - Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions - Distance to classes: On campus **Excursions & Activities** All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further. When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and arevery much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes.

Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located in the heart of Los Angeles and is central to downtown destinations. The university has new dormitory residences and the campus boasts many facilities such as a gym, basketball and volleyball courts. **Language Programme** - Taught by friendly and professional English teachers - 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5 - Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level - Maximum 17 students per class - Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities - Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills **Excursions & Activities** A large part of a summer school experience is exploring the local towns, larger cities, and famous attractions with new friends! We strive to achieve a balance of time both in and out of the classroom to maximize the student experience. All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further. When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and are very much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes. **Accommodation** - Room Type: Double / Triple standard rooms and twin/triple/quad apartment style rooms - Bathroom Ratio: 1:4 / 1:6 students - Room set up: Traditional US college dormitory rooms - What’s in a room: Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, AC - Common room: Yes - Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, common areas are cleaned daily - Linen: cleaning Changed weekly on request - Towels: Provided - Laundry: Available on residence, small fee - Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions - Distance to classes: On campus

Welcome to sunny California! Our centre is located in the heart of Los Angeles and is central to downtown destinations. The university has new dormitory residences and the campus boasts many facilities such as a gym, basketball and volleyball courts. **Language Programme** - Taught by friendly and professional English teachers - 10 x 90 minute lessons per week. Monday morning, Tuesday 9-5, and Thursday 9-5 - Placement test on the first Monday morning, to ensure students are in an appropriate level - Maximum 17 students per class - Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities - Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills **Excursions & Activities** A large part of a summer school experience is exploring the local towns, larger cities, and famous attractions with new friends! We strive to achieve a balance of time both in and out of the classroom to maximize the student experience. All our programmes include a variety of full day and half day excursions, and students also have the opportunity to take part in additional trips (known as optional excursions) if they want to explore the locality further. When not out on excursions, we also offer our students a wide range of activities to enjoy. These activities vary differently from centre to centre and are very much dependent on the facilities available to us, but in general we always try to include a range of sporting and non-sporting events as well as larger, whole school, evening activities such as discos, karaoke and cultural quizzes. **Accommodation** - Room Type: Double / Triple standard rooms and twin/triple/quad apartment style rooms - Bathroom Ratio: 1:4 / 1:6 students - Room set up: Traditional US college dormitory rooms - What’s in a room: Single bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, AC - Common room: Yes - Cleaning: Students must clean their own rooms, common areas are cleaned daily - Linen: cleaning Changed weekly on request - Towels: Provided - Laundry: Available on residence, small fee - Meals: On-site canteen, packed lunch for excursions - Distance to classes: On campus

The Harvest English Institute has as its main objective to integrate students with the English Language, American culture and way of life, providing them with the skills and knowledge to become linguistically proficient. Location The Los Angeles campus is located in the most exciting state of the United States: California, where you find the richest people in the world! Our school is vibrant, and modern, and offers the latest technology. Our students enjoy all the possibilities our central location has to offer. Los Angeles is a trend-setting global metropolis with an extraordinary history and a rich cultural heritage. It’s known as the Entertainment Capital of the World and is home to renowned museums, along with 75 miles of sunny coastline. The dedicated staff from Harvest English Institute Los Angeles organizes monthly field trips and frequent outings to maximize students’ learning opportunities. The campus is easily accessible by bus, train, and cars. All classrooms as equipped with smartboards and our students are free to use our computer lab, student lounge, and online library. We are in the heart of one of the principal east-west arterial roads in Los Angeles. Running 25km from Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles to Ocean Avenue in the city of Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard is densely developed throughout most of its span, connecting five of Los Angele ?s major business districts to each other, as well as Beverly Hills. Class Schedule; Monday through Thursday