General English Courses for Adults in Los Angeles from $255 for 1 Week
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Course includes specialist options such as Business English, IELTS, Cambridge exams, Conversation, Language Development and Cultural Interest.
Students booking 12 weeks or more qualify for up to 4 additional guided/facilitated study sessions each week.
| Offer! | $615 |
| $585 |
Let Los Angeles be your next stop on your English language journey, with Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’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.
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home has Local Organiser staff working within Los Angeles, whose job is to resolve any kind of issue you might encounter while taking your course.
| Offer! | $1,870 |
| $1,777 |
Let Los Angeles be your next stop on your English language journey, with Study & Live in your Teacher's Home’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.
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home has Local Organiser staff working within Los Angeles, whose job is to resolve any kind of issue you might encounter while taking your course.
| Offer! | $2,110 |
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| Offer! | $2,590 |
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The Bildungsurlaub course offers employees the opportunity to use Germany’s educational leave program to develop language proficiency and cultural knowledge in a unique, immersive environment. The course typically runs for 5 to 10 days, combining intensive language lessons with cultural activities.
This intensive program focuses on practical language use, with classes tailored to various levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants will engage in interactive lessons, cultural excursions, and real-life scenarios to practice language skills in meaningful contexts.
Benefits:
- Improved Language Skills for professional and personal use.
- Cultural Insight into the region's traditions and social practices.
- Professional Growth through enhanced communication abilities.
- Certification to share with employers as part of the Bildungsurlaub program.
| Offer! | $2,590 |
| $2,461 |
Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.
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Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.
| Offer! | $455 |
| $440 |
Classes run Monday to Thursday with optional elective lessons on Friday.
| Offer! | $455 |
| $440 |
| Offer! | $513 |
| $495 |
With this course, students will study the General ESL Course Course plus Conversation Course.
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| Offer! | $645 |
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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.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.
Students with F1 visa will be required to attend 4 K+ Learning Club sessions (45 minutes each) per week for a total of 3 hours, as is
currently required to meet the 18-hour full-time study requirement. Attendance will continue to be monitored and tracked.
Students without an F1 visa can attend a maximum of 3 K+ Learning Club sessions (45 minutes each) per week for a total of 2.25 hours.
The remaining course hours - regardless of visa type- will be allocated to K+ Learning Space and/ or K+ extra. As a reminder, K+ Learning Space/ K+ extra hours are not tracked or required for any students.
The Intensive course includes 20 regular lessons plus 8 specific skills lessons in school with a teacher, plus access to 1.5 hours per week of Clubs, plus unlimited access to K+ Learning Space quizzes and K+ Extra activities.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): USD 20 per week.
This course focuses on the techniques required to be successful in the TOEFL exam. It includes 20 TOEFL and Academic English lessons intended to improve your verbal and test-taking skills and 8 TOEFL iBT and Academic English specific skills lessons.
| Offer! | $435 |
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Location: Language School
Type of Pathway Programme: Universal, non-specific to area of study
Type of Academic Preparation: Foundation (to enter bachelor)
Course Content:
| 34% | English language lessons |
| 33% | General academic skill training |
| 33% | Degree specific lessons |
| Offer! | $345 |
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Airport transfer from and to LAX included for students arriving and departing on Sunday.
| Offer! | $3,245 |
| $3,164 |
| Offer! | $710 |
| $685 |
Class times are as follows;
Monday to Friday: 08:30 to 12:20.
Monday to Thursday: 13:30 to 14:35 and 14:45 to 15:45.
| Offer! | $770 |
| $742 |
With Influent’s homestay language programme, you’ll step into an immersive world of English, living and learning in your teacher’s home in the heart of Los Angeles, USA. This unique opportunity combines structured one-on-one lessons with constant day-to-day interaction in English, helping you gain confidence and fluency faster than ever.
Outside of your lessons, you'll naturally apply what you've learned—whether over shared meals, during relaxed conversations, or through tailored local activities. From cultural outings to fun hobbies and excursions, every moment is a chance to deepen your understanding and make real-life connections in English.
Influent carefully selects experienced teachers and welcoming host families, ensuring that each home provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for your language adventure. Discover the rhythm of life in Los Angeles while building real communication skills that last a lifetime.
| Offer! | $1,880 |
| $1,786 |
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.
| Offer! | $352 |
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| Offer! | $379 |
| $369 |
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.
| Offer! | $454 |
| $440 |
Students can also book an optional individual instruction package of 20 afternoon lessons to focus on either of the following: English for Specific Purposes (i.e. Business et al), English Exam Preparation, or General English. (Flexible Scheduling)
Optional package of 20 private lessons: USD 2000.
| Offer! | $655 |
| $631 |
Students can also book an optional individual instruction package of 20 afternoon lessons to focus on either of the following: English for Specific Purposes (i.e. Business et al), English Exam Preparation, or General English. (Flexible Scheduling)
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Accommodation Placement fee: USD 100.
Optional package of 20 private lessons: USD 2000.
| Offer! | $1,525 |
| $1,492 |
Students can also book an optional individual instruction package of 20 afternoon lessons to focus on either of the following: English for Specific Purposes (i.e. Business et al), English Exam Preparation, or General English. (Flexible Scheduling)
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Accommodation Placement fee: USD 100.
Optional package of 20 private lessons: USD 2000.
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| Offer! | $1,430 |
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| Offer! | $1,880 |
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InTuition Languages’s course offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience in learning English in the warmth of your tutor’s home. Spend a set period of time living with your tutor and their family in Los Angeles, USA, where you’ll not only have engaging, personalised lessons but also interact in English throughout your daily life.
This constant exposure will rapidly boost your speaking skills in a natural, authentic setting. InTuition Languages is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional language journey, including exciting excursions and activities that give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real-world situations. Experience the charm and hospitality of the stunning city of Los Angeles while enhancing your fluency.
Every tutor at InTuition Languages is highly qualified, and their homes have been carefully inspected to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for your language learning success.
| Offer! | $2,170 |
| $2,062 |
InTuition Languages’s course offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience in learning English in the warmth of your tutor’s home. Spend a set period of time living with your tutor and their family in Los Angeles, USA, where you’ll not only have engaging, personalised lessons but also interact in English throughout your daily life.
This constant exposure will rapidly boost your speaking skills in a natural, authentic setting. InTuition Languages is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional language journey, including exciting excursions and activities that give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real-world situations. Experience the charm and hospitality of the stunning city of Los Angeles while enhancing your fluency.
Every tutor at InTuition Languages is highly qualified, and their homes have been carefully inspected to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for your language learning success.
| Offer! | $2,390 |
| $2,271 |
Unlock your potential with Intuition's exclusive Bildungsurlaub course, designed to foster self-awareness, growth, and effective communication in both your personal and professional life. Combining immersive one-on-one learning with tailored experiences, this course helps you gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a fast-paced world.
Bildungsurlaub, or "educational leave," is a German legal right that allows employees to take time off from work to participate in approved educational courses. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, improve your career prospects, and achieve personal growth while keeping your job secure.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve personal skills, or immerse yourself in a holistic learning experience, this Bildungsurlaub course with Intuition offers you the tools and support needed to succeed. Take the next step in your growth and development today!
| Offer! | $2,610 |
| $2,480 |
This course is the best option for those participants who have some kind of deadline on the horizon, whether it be related to academics, your professional life, or a test - the Fast Track option will get you where you need to be in the least amount of time. Officially, the total number of class hours per week is 25, and this is without taking into account that you will also receive homework assignments, as well as two weekly day trips that are intended to give an exciting twist to your English learning experience. All three of your daily meals will be provided by your hosts.
Los Angeles is a city that is famous for the movie industry but is so diverse that it has something to offer everybody. There’s a very extensive entertainment sector, meaning residents can easily find stand-up comedy shows, music performances, and so on. There are more than 10 beaches to choose from, where you can take some sun or even try your hand at surfing if you feel up to it.
| Offer! | $2,610 |
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English course types in Los Angeles
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General English courses
Generic English courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (133) - Offered by Influent
- Standard English Courses for Adults - Los Angeles (77)
- English & Culture - Los Angeles (40)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ years (5) - Offered by Influent
- Conversation/Communication - Los Angeles (5)
- Evening Courses - Los Angeles (5)
- Language Year - Los Angeles (4)
- Super Intensive (+35h) (1) - Only offered by Mentor Language Institute Westwood
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English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their English level for University entry, employment or immigration.- TOEFL Preparation Courses - Los Angeles (13)
- IELTS Preparation Courses - Los Angeles (8)
- TOEIC Preparation Courses - Los Angeles (8)
- Cambridge First Preparation Courses - Los Angeles (7)
- Cambridge Advanced Preparation Courses - Los Angeles (7)
- Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (2) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Other Exams (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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Junior English courses
English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
Business English courses
Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.- Business English Private Courses - Los Angeles (20)
- Business English Group Courses - Los Angeles (4)
- English for Aviation (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- English for Doctors & Nurses (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Banking & Finance (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- English for Lawyers (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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English plus activity courses
In some cases, general English courses can be combined with an after class interest. Possible activities include hobbies, cultural events or creative programmes. -
Private English courses
Private English classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Work & Study English programmes
Work & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's English level and provide real life work experience in English to enhance their CV and stand out from competition.- Academic Preparation - Los Angeles (11)
- University (1) - Only offered by Influent
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Specialty courses English
Lessons that do not follow the normal structure of a English language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category.- English Teacher Training (8) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- School Trips / Groups - Los Angeles (3)
Reviews by former students who attended a Standard course in Los Angeles
Very good room.
Teacher was very welcoming, very friendly.
3 November 2018
Course: Standard Programme Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 47 years
Location
31 October 2018
Course: Compact Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 38 years
Teachers. Activities.
The lesson books are expensive for a tourist who can only follow the class for a week and can't use the whole book. If they had copy machine for student use in the reception, it would be convenient.
21 May 2017
Course: General ESL Course - 1 week
Student age: 53 years
Teachers, teaching method
2 January 2017
Course: General ESL Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 29 years
My teacher Mark
29 April 2015
Course: General ESL Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 25 years
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