EC Los Angeles - language school in USA
Academic Semester/Year 24
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An Academic Semester/Year in Los Angeles could change your life
You will develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills.
You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course.
As your English and your confidence improve, you will broaden your horizons and gain a huge advantage in your chosen career or education.
There are many social activities to help you make the most of your time in Los Angeles: movie night, beach volleyball, and guided tours of Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.
Other activities to help you practice your English skills include a pronunciation clinic, conversation class and discussions on current events. Learn English in this glamorous city.
You’ll thrive in the EC learning environment with fun, interesting lessons and professional teachers who want to help you succeed, and you will study with students who come from all over the world.
Studying abroad will give you incredible experiences.
You will challenge yourself, become more independent and make lasting international friendships.
Why Choose Academic Year
Studying for 24 weeks or more gives you time to improve your English. Learning English abroad provides you with an excellent opportunity to broaden your horizons and immerse yourself in another culture. It’s a great way to gain new knowledge and experiences, giving you a perspective on the world that you may not have had before.
Reach your potential
Taking the time to seriously focus on your English will open up unlimited opportunities for you. This programme is for students who study for 24 weeks or more.
True language immersion
You will develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course.Free language workshops
Free language workshops take place in an informal setting and give you more opportunities to practice your language skills. Expect interesting lectures, topical conversation sessions and pronunciation practice.
Social Activities
Social activities will take you to some of the most lively and interesting areas of the city you choose to study in. Enjoy everything from city tours, the arts, sports, dining, and nightlife.
Courses include:
• Orange Carpet Experience
• Online placement test
• MyEC
• Free access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course, including Word, PowerPoint and much more
• English language activities and workshops
• Welcome activity
• Social and cultural programme
• Internet access
Описание
EC Los Angeles Language School is just a 5-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach, Southern California's longest stretch of coastline with 340 days of sunshine a year, and a two-minute walk from the famous Third Street Promenade. Third Street Promenade is home to a large number of cafes, restaurants, nightclubs and clothing chains. Street performers such as singers, musicians, dancers, clowns and more perform along the promenade.
Los Angeles is the film capital of the world and 'Hollywood' is a major symbol of the city. The first thing you should see when you visit the City of Angels is the Walk of Stars and the Walk of Fame. The museums of particular interest are Madame Tussauds and the Natural History Museum. Another place you could spend a whole day visiting is Universal Studios. Many kilometres of sandy beaches with relentless ocean waves make Los Angeles a surfing paradise. There are nearly 40 institutions of higher learning offering prestigious education in the city.
EC Los Angeles is accredited by the leading associations ALTO and ENGLISH USA. The centre is equipped with modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards and computer rooms. Free wireless internet access is available to students. Students can relax in the student lounge. Students study in international groups with a maximum capacity of 15 students. The average number of students in a group is 12. Free study materials are provided to students. At the end of the course, a certificate is issued. There is also a study assistance service available, which is free for students enrolled for more than 24 weeks. You will be told how to apply for admission to any North American institution.
Students can also use EC Online, a personal study assistant that allows them to keep track of their progress. Through EC Online, students can take a test to determine their starting level, track their progress, access online materials and interact with teachers after school hours. The school uses the highly regarded Net Promoter Score (NPS) system to continually receive feedback from its students and improve its level of service.
Students can choose to stay in apartment hotels or with host families in 2-bed or 1-bed rooms. The location of the accommodation varies from a 10-minute walk to 1 hour by public transport. Meals are not included for students staying in the aparthotel. If staying with a family, breakfast or breakfast and dinner are provided.
There are free workshops and activities at the school. Free language workshops include 'Study Rules' and 'Latest News'. The free activities may include picnics, carnival evenings, beach football and table tennis. The programme can be completed by attending a game of the LA Dodgers baseball team, yoga classes and roller skating on the Promenade. Students will have the opportunity to visit some of the brightest and most unforgettable destinations such as Hollywood, Disneyland, Universal Studios and Las Vegas.
Почему стоит поехать именно сюда
- 5 minutes walk from Santa Monica beach
- 340 days of sunshine a year
- Great shopping
- Get a glimpse into the filming locations of your favourite films
- University Admission Service
- EC Online Service
- Free workshops and events
- Free wi-fi in school
- Free learning materials
Инфраструктура
- Modern classrooms
- Computer labs
- Study room
- Common room
- Prayer Room
- Library
- Wi fi
Спортивная инфраструктура
Хобби и клубы
- Picnics
- Carnival parties
- Beach Soccer
- Table Tennis
- Attendance at a LA Dodgers game
- Yoga
- Roller skating on the Promenade
Рекомендованные города прилета
- Лос-Анджелес
Ближайшие аэропорты
- Los Angeles International Airport - 60 minutes
Местоположение
EC Los Angeles English Language School, Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, USA