Courses of Study in Berkeley

		Course List At English Studies Institute In Berkeley, California

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 Community Service Internship is a volunteer experience that gives students an opportunity to work with native speakers in a language immersion environment. It is available to students after they have completed a program of communicative English language study at ESI.

Students gain a unique view into American culture and learn about successful techniques for helping in different community services including environmental protection, senior groups, elementary schools and the homeless.

Speaking and Editing for Visiting Scholars

People who have already studied English for academic purposes may still need practice in idiomatic spoken English. In this part time course – designed for UC Berkeley visiting scholars, international students, and their spouses – participants improve their pronunciation, editing skills and knowledge of American idioms and culture. Through highly effective instruction, students learn the rhythm of American English for more fluent communication.

Classes meet 2 hours per week for 10 weeks for a total of 20 hours of instruction. Tuition is $395. Click here to apply.