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Welcome to ESI!
Located on the UC Berkeley campus, English Studies Institute (ESI) can help you meet the changing needs of your academic, professional and personal life.

	Take quality classes from highly trained and experienced faculty who have a true passion for teaching English Choose from a wide range of courses to fit your individual needs Practice English in conversation exchanges with UC Berkeley students

Participate in exciting activities that can enhance your experience such as social and cultural events, musical productions, sports tournaments, salsa dancing, and more

Select from many housing options for a comfortable stay

Learn a new language Live in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area Form lifelong friendships Berkeley is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Experience the world renowned Berkeley campus and its famous surroundings by attending classes on campus and participating in projects that take you out of the classroom and into the community.

Here at ESI, learning means exploring new cultures, developing skills that open doors and communicating for success.

Come join us and discover for yourself how we can help you succeed in our changing world!

English Language Courses

Integrated Skills

Improve your Academic English skills. An in-depth focus on: Listening comprehension; Speaking/pronunciation, Reading, and Writing. Integration of in-depth language and critical thinking skills. includes TOEFL practice sessions and conversation exchange with native speakers.

Communication Skills

Learn "Real World" English and explore American culture and society through cross-cultural contact, observations and projects. Gain confidence and fluency in your spoken idiomatic English, pronunciation, use of American English rhythm, and slang. Improve your oral communication, listening comprehension, and knowledge of American culture. Customized to your level, including listening and pronunciaion, TOEFL practice and English through film.

Youth Adventure

Improve your English listening and speaking abilities while participating in exciting group activities outside the classroom including a breath taking trip to Yosemite National Park. For students aged 13 -17.

Community Service Internship

A Golden Opportunity to improve your English language skills while making a profound social impact. The Volunteer Community Service experience gives students an opportunity to work with native speakers in a language immersion environment after completing a course of English language study at ESI.