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Learn English in Los Angeles, USA

Located on the Pacific coast of southern California, Los Angeles is the USA's second largest city after New York. The city's substantial coastline extends for 122km (76 miles) from Malibu to Long Beach, while inland the city sprawls out to fill a vast, flat and once arid basin ringed by the Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains. Los Angeles has long been the USA's gateway for immigrants from Asia, the Pacific Rim, Eastern Europe, Mexico and Latin America, with residents from over 160 countries, speaking 96 different languages known to make up this vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

Los Angeles was originally founded in 1781 by Mexican settlers and given the rather grand title of El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciuncula (the Town of Our Lady Queen of the Angels of Porciuncula). Since those early days the city has been known as everything from La La Land to Tinseltown, but today it is most commonly referred to as simply L.A. However, Los Angeles is actually just the largest of 88 different incorporated cities that have gradually joined together to form the greater metropolitan area that is modern day Los Angeles.

Over the years, the city has grown from a simple frontier cowtown to a Gold Rush boomtown and then an oil town, all of which were driven by the endless stream of settlers who have headed to the city in search of their fortune. On average, the city enjoys 292 sunny days each year, with little rain and cooling sea breezes, while the sunsets can be nothing short of spectacular.

With all the film industries major studios, such as Paramount, Universal, Fox and Warner Brothers, still located here it is no surprise that Los Angeles is labeled the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World'.

However, visitors will find there is much more to LA than Hollywood. Disneyland, America's most famous amusement park is the area's most popular site and well worth a visit no matter what your age. The city is also home to many well known cultural institutions, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the LA Philharmonic, the Getty Museum and the Getty Villa. Other sights and attractions that draw visitors to the city include the Hollywood sign, the celebrity mansions in Beverly Hills, the nightlife of Sunset Strip, shopping on Rodeo Drive and the pavements dedicated to the stars on Hollywood Boulevard.

English Courses Los Angeles, USA - Fees

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Our English School in Los Angeles, USA

Our English School in Los Angeles is located in the city's exclusive Westside area, close to Beverly Hills and Hollywood and just two miles from the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice. Our L.A English School is perfectly situated for exploring the city and the exciting state of California, with destinations such as San Francisco, San Diego, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas all close enough for a weekend trip. Other activities in the local area include tours of Hollywood and Beverly Hills, beach parties, Disneyland, LA Dodgers baseball games, Magic Mountain and Universal Studios.

Our school has been providing English programs in Los Angeles, USA for almost 30 years. By employing highly qualified and dedicated instructors and by utilizing a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum, our school provides the perfect environment for rapid language improvement. In Los Angeles we also offer students extensive support services to ensure that their stay in the United States is culturally as well as educationally enriching.

Students enrolling on one of our English courses in Los Angeles, USA will enjoy learning the language from native speakers of American English, all of whom are experienced teachers of English as a Foreign Language. All our instructors hold university degrees, and most have received advanced degrees in TEFL or related fields. In L.A we believe our strong professional skills together with a warm and caring attitude set us apart from many other language schools in North America.

From the moment students enroll on our English courses in L.A our professional and friendly staff will be on hand to give assistance with any problems or concerns, from English courses and accommodations to excursions and activities around the area. In fact our school prides itself on its support services which are designed to make studying in the USA a pleasant, effective and worry free experience, whether it's extra assistance with homework or finding a fitness center for exercising after class, our staff and teachers are always ready to help.

Our English school in Los Angeles teaches students from more than 70 different countries from around the world. The actual percentages vary with the season but in general, 35% to 40% of our students come from Western Europe, 10% to 15% come from Latin America and 35% to 45% from Asia, with the rest coming from other parts of the world.

Our English school in Los Angeles has a dedicated Student Services Coordinator who arranges after school and weekend excursions. We offer a variety of cultural and social activities each month to provide even more opportunities for you to practice your English and learn about the culture in the U.S. Our school publishes a monthly excursion calendar, which students receive on their first day of class. Afternoon activities include museum tours, rollerblading, student sports games, movies, and sightseeing, while on weekends we organise excursions to various points of interest in the region, such as San Francisco, Yosemite National Park and Las Vegas. All our activities are always optional and students may sign up and pay as they participate, although some of our best activities are provided free of charge. Students are chaperoned by either a staff member or a professional tour guide on all activities.

Our English Courses in Los Angeles, USA

Thanks to our long experience with students at all levels and from countries all over the world, we have developed teaching techniques and programs that really work. In addition, our 10 level placement system allows us to place students into different levels in different classes or skill areas. Careful placement and program selection ensures that our students will be studying English in the learning environment that is best for their individual needs.

All our General English Courses may begin on any Monday of the year; however we do have official start dates for all courses every four weeks. Students may study with us for any length of time, from 1 to 52 weeks, with the average length of stay around 12 to 16 weeks. Our English school also offers a long stay discount for students who book for 16 weeks or more.

On the first day at of class, students are given a short placement exam consisting of a grammar test, a writing sample and an interview. Based on this exam, students are placed into the appropriate level for each class. At the end of every four week session, our teacher will evaluate each student's progress and make recommendations for advancement to the next level. Typically, students will move one level per four weeks, but this depends on factors such as test results, homework assignments, class participation and attendance.

For the duration of the English course all students can take advantage of our teachers who provide additional academic help, free of charge, during designated study hall hours. The study hall is a special room furnished with reference books and extra study materials. Students can bring their homework or questions to the study hall and receive the focused attention of our highly qualified instructors. After completing a course with satisfactory attendance and performance, students will be granted a Certificate of Completion which states the course taken, the duration of the course, and the level attained.

Intensive Group English Courses

This 30 lesson per week course is our most popular and covers all of the major language skills including: grammar, vocabulary, conversation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, reading, and writing. The course is open to students of all levels, with intermediate and advanced students also having the choice of elective lessons two afternoons per week. Students on the Intensive Group English Course study Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Standard Group English Courses

Also one of more popular courses, this 20 lesson per week course is designed to improve communication skills and is perfect for students who want to study English in the mornings and enjoy some free time in the afternoons. Students enrolled in this program meet for classes Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm. Our Standard Group English Course is open to students of all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Our Semi Intensive Group English Course is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of 24 lessons Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm, with afternoon classes from 1:45 pm to 3:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. During the afternoon classes, Intermediate and advanced students will study one of our special electives, while other levels will continue to build on their basic language skills. This course is suitable for students of all levels.

Individual English Courses

On this course, students of any level study English on a private one to one basis. This course is ideal for students who require a flexible schedule or have specific goals. The course of study, based on an initial needs assessment, is for 20 hours per week or the course can be tailored to meet your individual requests, and can include General English or English for Specific Purposes. Classes meet every morning or can be arranged to suit each student's individual schedule.

Part time English Courses

Students with limited time for studying English may choose to enroll for one period per day. This course is ideal for students living in the U.S. with only a limited time available each day for language study. Our part time course is open to students at any level, beginning through advanced.

Our school in Los Angeles also offers the following courses.

Test Preparation Programs (lessons per week)

• TOEFL Preparation Program (30)
• FCE Preparation Program (30)
• CAE Preparation Program (30)
• TOEIC Preparation Program (30)

Executive Programs (lessons per week)

• Group 5 Intensive Executive Program (35)
• Group 5 Semi intensive Executive Program (20)
• Combination Executive English Program (20 general English + 15 individual = 35)
• Group 5 Combination English Program (20 Group 5 Executive English + 15 individual = 35)
• Individual Executive Program (35)

Long Stay Discount Programs (all 30 lessons per week)

• 12-Week Intensive English Program
• 16-Week Intensive English Program
• 20-Week Intensive English Program
• 24-Week Intensive English Program
• 28-Week Intensive English Program
• 32-Week Intensive English Program
• 36-Week Intensive English Program
• 48-Week Intensive English Program

UCLA Summer Campus Program (July and August)

• Intensive and Semi Intensive English Programs with dormitory accommodations

English Plus Programs (20 lesson general English per week + specialized activities)

• English + Golf
• English + Fitness
• English + Music
• English + Tennis
• English + Surfing

English Courses in Los Angeles, USA - Accommodation

Our English School in Los Angeles, USA can offer its students a choice of accommodation, with options such as our ever popular home stay program, comfortable rooms in our recommended hotel and university dormitory rooms during the summer months.

Home Stay Program

The most popular accommodation option with our students is our home stay with a local family program. This option is ideal for students who wish to learn more about American culture whilst practicing the English learnt in the classroom. Along with the chance to improve conversational skills, home stays can also create warm friendships that last a lifetime. Students are allocated a comfortable private room, with a choice of meal plans, either half board (breakfast and dinner) or breakfast only. All our home stay families are located within 60 minutes of the school by public transport, with an average commute of between 35 and 45 minutes.

The Claremont Hotel

Students who don't wish to enroll on our home stay program can book a room in The Claremont Hotel which is located in the heart of Westwood Village just steps from our school, restaurants, shops and Hollywood Movie Premiers. All rooms include a private bathroom, free coffee and tea facilities, daily maid service, telephone and air conditioning, while satellite television is available in the common room.

UCLA Dormitory (Available between June 30 th and August 25 th ):

Throughout July and August, our school offers additional accommodation at UCLA'S student residence. Students can choose either a private single room or a bed in a shared dormitory, both of which come with 2 meals a day included. Please note there is a minimum stay of 14 days for all rooms at UCLA.

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