English Language Center: Los AngelesSemi-Intensive EnglishThe Semi-Intensive English Program at ELC is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of Sections A and B. Section A is titled Grammar Structure & Usage and focuses not only on teaching students the rules for grammar usage, but also on giving students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing. Section B is Conversation & Listening on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Vocabulary & Pronunciation on Tuesday and Thursday. Students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers. Teachers also give feedback and special exercises to help students improve pronunciation. Intensive24878/course/semi-intensive-english-english-language-center-los-angeles-24878/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesSemi-Intensive Plus EnglishThe Semi-Intensive Plus Program at ELC is designed to promote communicative competence in English and consists of Sections A and B Monday through Friday, and Section C on Tuesday and Thursday. Section A is titled Grammar Structure & Usage and focuses not only on teaching students the rules for grammar usage, but also on giving students the opportunity to practice using grammar in both speaking and writing. Section B is Conversation & Listening on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Vocabulary & Pronunciation on Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesdays and Thursday, classes run until 3.30pm while on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays classes run until 12:45pm. Students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers. Teachers also give feedback and special exercises to help students improve pronunciation. Intermediate and advanced students will study one of our special elective classes.Intensive24857/course/semi-intensive-plus-english-english-language-center-los-angeles-24857/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesIntensive EnglishThe Intensive English Program is a 30-lesson-per-week course which covers the full range of language skills— grammar, vocabulary, conversation, communication, listening comprehension, reading, pronunciation, and writing. All students follow the same schedule in the morning. In the afternoon, students at the beginning levels concentrate on reading and writing. Intermediate and advanced students may choose an elective in addition to reading and writing. Intensive24817/course/intensive-english-english-language-center-los-angeles-24817/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesTOEIC PreparationThis course is an intensive, 30-lesson-per-week course which combines 20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons of individual instruction focusing on TOEIC preparation skills.Test preparation53883/course/toeic-preparation-english-language-center-los-angeles-53883/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesTOEFL PreparationOffered year-round to high intermediate and advanced students, TOEFL Preparation is an intensive, 30-lesson-per-week course. It
combines 20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons focusing on TOEFL preparation and academic skills. Also included are test-taking strategies, test-taking practice, and skill building in all areas covered by the TOEFL. Test preparation52286/course/toefl-preparation-english-language-center-los-angeles-52286/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesCertificate in Advanced English Preparation (8 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The Certificate in Advanced English is open to students with an advanced level of English who wish to prepare for the CAE examination, given after the final week of the course. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the CAE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the CAE course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53893/course/certificate-in-advanced-english-preparation-8-weeks-english-language-center-los-angeles-53893/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesCambridge First Certificate (8 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The preparation program is designed to provide intensive study for the FCE examination. The FCE program is only open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the FCE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the FCE Course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53886/course/cambridge-first-certificate-8-weeks-english-language-center-los-angeles-53886/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesCambridge First Certificate (11 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely recognized proof of language ability at the upper intermediate level. The preparation program is designed to provide intensive study for the FCE examination. The FCE program is only open to students with an intermediate to advanced level of English. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the FCE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the FCE Course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53889/course/cambridge-first-certificate-11-weeks-english-language-center-los-angeles-53889/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesCertificate in Advanced English Preparation (11 weeks)These 30-lesson-per-week courses are intensive programs limited to those students who will take the exams immediately following the courses. Both ELC locations offer 8-week and 11-week FCE and CAE Preparation Courses twice per year. Maximum class size is 12 students. All students must successfully pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses. Students enrolled in the 8-week course join the 11-week course in progress. The Certificate in Advanced English is open to students with an advanced level of English who wish to prepare for the CAE examination, given after the final week of the course. Upon enrollment in this course, each student will be asked to complete a pre-departure exam provided by ELC and return it to ELC. This test will allow ELC to evaluate the student’s readiness for the CAE course prior to their departure for the United States. After arriving at ELC, the student must take and pass a similar exam in order to participate in this course. Students in the CAE course focus on all skill areas of the examination and use a variety of materials to improve their accuracy and fluency. Mock tests are administered periodically to simulate the final exam, which is given the week after the course ends.Test preparation53890/course/certificate-in-advanced-english-preparation-11-weeks-english-language-center-los-angeles-53890/detail.
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English Language Center: Los AngelesCombination English PlusThe programs are designed to improve communicative competency by utilizing a wide range of current pedagogical materials and
techniques. Course topics may include: business practices, marketing and product development, finance, management and human resources, and issues and trends in American and international
business, as well as environmental and social issues. Instructors make use of video cameras to record and critique student progress in simulated business meetings, discussion, and presentation skills. Role-play, case study analysis, business writing, pertinent
business readings, and oral communication provide a complete Executive English experience.Business27225/course/combination-english-plus-english-language-center-los-angeles-27225/detail.
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