ESL

Our ESL (English as a Second Language) courses cover grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The classes are designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to improve their English skills for academic, personal, or professional reasons. To accommodate each student's English language level, we offer five different levels of ESL from Beginning to Advanced.

• Grammar: Our grammar class helps students better understand and use grammatical structures in English. This class focuses on both oral and written usage of English grammar.
  
  
• Reading & Writing: Cal America’s reading & writing class helps students gain the skills and vocabulary needed to read and write in English, both academically and for general purposes.
   
• Listening & Speaking: Our listening & speaking courses enable students to develop the listening and speaking skills needed for academic and day-to-day conversation.
  

Who is the ESL course for?

• Students who need a solid English language foundation
  
• Students who want to improve their interpersonal communication skills
  
• Students who want to improve their skills in reading and academic writing
  

Course schedule

• 18 hours per week
  
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-12:36pm

 

TOEFL IBT / IELTS
“A cutting-edge seminar including both subjects at an affordable price”

Our TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT/IELTS (International English Language Testing System) preparation course is designed for advanced students who plan to pursue higher education in the United States or work in an English speaking country.  Most colleges, universities, and other fine institutions require TOEFL scores in order to determine English proficiency and fluency prior to acceptance.  The IELTS score is often required by many employers in order to fast track a working visa and is also used by many institutions as a substitute for a TOEFL score.  This is a comprehensive course that covers both tests and includes grammar, writing, speaking, pronunciation, articulation, stress, intonation, reading, listening, and essential vocabulary.  Our instructors also provide test-taking strategies which help the students improve their scores.  We employ intensive, updated techniques so our students can receive extraordinary results. 

Who is the TOEFL IBT/IELTS seminar for?

• Students preparing to take the TOEFL IBT exam
  
• Students who would like to attend college or university in the United States
  
• Students who want to greatly expand their English language vocabulary
• Students looking for a more advanced and in depth study of the English language
  
• Students interested in professional employment in any English speaking country

Course Schedule

There are two scheduling options for the TOEFL IBT/IELTS seminar:  morning or afternoon.  Both options are 18 hours per week.

• Morning:  Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-12:36 pm
  
• Afternoon:  Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm-5:06 pm

 

English Prep / Business Prep including TOEIC

This course prepares students for the Test of English for International Communication, which is used to evaluate English language skills in a work setting. This course focuses on accent reduction and pronunciation, vocabulary, writing, reading, listening, and grammar.

Who is the TOEIC for?

• Students preparing to take the TOEIC exam
  
• Students who will use English in the workplace
  
• Students interested in expanding their skills for more practical uses of the language
  

Course schedule

• 18 hours per week
  
• Monday-Friday, 1:30 am-5:06pm

 

ESL plus TEST PREP (TOEFL IBT or TOEIC)

The ESL plus TEST PREP combination program allows students to take both ESL (see above) and either TOEFL iBT (see above) or TOEIC (see above). This program is designed for serious students who want to get as much out of their English learning experience as possible.

Who is ESL plus TEST PREP (TOEFL or TOEIC) for?

• Students who want to build a very strong English language foundation
  
• Students preparing for either the TOEFL or TOEIC exam
  
• Students who plan to attend college or university in the United States
• Students who plan to use English in the workplace
• Students who want to greatly expand their English language vocabulary
  

Course schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:06 pm

 

COLLEGE PREP ESL

Our COLLEGE PREP ESL course combines the curriculum of our ESL program (see above) with the curriculum of our TOEFL program (see above). This course has an intensive focus on reading and strongly emphasizes English language grammar and vocabulary. The course also helps students to improve their speaking and writing skills.

Who is COLLEGE PREP ESL for?

• Students with a fairly strong English language foundation
  
• Students who want a more advanced study of the English language
  
• Students who plan to use English for academic purposes.
• Students who want to greatly expand their English language vocabulary
  

Course schedule

• 18 hours per week
• Monday – Thursday, 5:30 pm – 9:06 pm and Friday, 1:30 pm – 5:06 pm

 

ESL plus DANCE

The ESL plus DANCE package allows students to take Cal America's ESL courses during the daytime and world-famous Millennium Dance Complex's dance lessons later in the afternoon or evening. This program is designed to facilitate the student’s study at both locations. For more information about Millennium Dance Complex, please visit http://millenniumdancecomplex.com.

Who is ESL plus DANCE for?

• Students who want to create a solid English language foundation
  
• Students who want to improve their interpersonal communication skills
  
• Students who are interested in studying dance with some of the best teachers in Los Angeles
  

ESL Course schedule

• 18 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:06 pm

Dance class allowance

• 4 weeks of ESL = 10 dance classes
• 8 weeks of ESL = 15 dance classes
• 12 weeks of ESL = 20 dance classes

 

TESOL

The TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) seminar has been designed as a dynamic workshop that will challenge, stimulate, and prepare students to teach English to speakers of other languages. During the intensive seminar, students are required to take quizzes, write an academic paper, and teach a minimum of six in-class practicums in front of their fellow students. Past alumni of the seminar have gone on to careers in teaching English. This seminar is designed for students with an advanced English proficiency (minimum iBT 65 or TOEIC 750 score).

Who is COLLEGE PREP ESL for?

• Students who are interested in teaching English
  
• Future English teachers who want to make a difference in a student's life
  

2012 Seminar Dates:

• TBA
   
• 18 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 1:30 pm – 5:06 pm

 

PRIVATE LESSON A

Our instructors for PRIVATE LESSON A can help you to improve your general English language skills. This includes help with conversation, grammar, understanding idioms and much more.

Who is PRIVATE LESSON A for?

• Students looking for one-on-one instruction and personal attention
  
• Students who would like extra study focused on a particular subject
  

Course schedule

• 10 hours minimum required

 

PRIVATE LESSON B

Our instructors for PRIVATE LESSON B are available to work with students on BUSINESS ENGLISH, TOEFL IBT and TOEIC.

Who is PRIVATE LESSON B for?

• Students looking for advanced, one-on-one instruction and personal attention
  
• Students who wan very focused, intense study
  

Course schedule

• 10 hours minimum required