Intensive English Program IEP
25 hours /week

Intensive English Program (IEP) = Basic English Program (BEP) + CMAR class

Students will learn everyday communication skills and practice American English pronunciation in order to speak with confidence, clarity and effectiveness. The CMAR class focuses on teaching students how to recognize and reproduce American English sounds. The teacher instructs students on the physical structure of the mouth and how to use one's tongue, lips and teeth to speak clear, comprehensible English.

Pronunciation

- Vowel & consonant practice.
- Alternate between vowels & consonants.
- New vocabulary & idioms.
- Idioms introduced through pronunciation practice. Practice (exercises, dialogues, etc.)
- Dialogue practice.
- Structured exercises and a variety of supplementary materials. Production (Role plays, extended discussions, etc.)
-There are production activities, including debates, role plays, and presentations.

Basic TOEFL Program BTP
18 hours /week

The TOEFL ( iBT ) Preparation Program prepares students for all four sections of the TOEFL (iBT) exam

The program provides effective test strategies for all of the questions on the reading and listening sections of the exam. Students also practice how to read quickly and effectively, and they learn how to take notes efficiently to succeed on the listening section. All six speaking tasks are practiced extensively in class and recorded. The instructor listens to student speaking samples and provides advice for improving word choice, speaking style, and organizational structure.

Unlike programs offered at other schools, students practice writing for the exam by doing one essay per week in class, and they receive scores and comments from the instructor. The instructor corrects and marks essays for misspellings, grammar mistakes, and organization to accelerate progress in writing by the instructor to assist them in their development.

In order to fully prepare students for the conditions and pressure of the examination, students receive partial reading and listening practice tests every Friday, and receive a full practice test in week five and week eleven of the program. Practice tests are reviewed and scored in class. Full practice tests are scored by the instructor with comments and suggestions.

Intensive TOEFL iBT Program ITP
23 hours /week

Intensive TOEFL Program (ITP) = Basic TOEFL Program (BTP) + TIP class

This program is designed for students who want to succeed on the TOEFL examination as quickly as possible. STIP combines our 3.6 hour TOEFL Preparation Program with our 1 hour TOEFL Intensive Practice Program (TIP).

The intensive iBT TOEFL class prepares students for the iBT by presenting and practicing strategies to help them improve their reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking and writing skills. In addition, students are given practice in critical thinking and note taking skills. This class is beneficial for students who need a TOEFL score to get into a university or graduate school program and students who need a TOEFL score to enter a profession in the US (such as nursing or pharmacy).

Skills taught include reading, listening, notetaking and writing. Students are given a topic that simulates actual TOEFL topics to write on in each class session.

The students read a topic, listen to a corresponding lecture and then write a short composition that synthesizes or contrasts the reading and the listening. The writing is timed in accordance with conditions on the TOEFL iBT test. The writing is reviewed in class for immediate feedback. Strategies are presented to improve listening and note-taking skills, as well as writing skills.

Skills taught include reading, listening, notetaking, and pronunciation, in addition to speaking. Students are given a topic that simulates actual TOEFL topics to speak on in each session. The students read a short informational passage, listen to a corresponding conversation or lecture, and then speak for 1 minute on a question that calls for a synthesis or comparison/contrast of the reading and listening. The speaking is timed in accordance with conditions on the TOEFL iBT test. The speaking is reviewed in each class for immediate feedback. Strategies are presented to improve reading, listening, note-taking and speaking skills.

Business English Program
18 hours /week

The Business English course consists of three classes: Business Communication, Business Theory and Meeting, and Business Practical. This course will prepare you for all aspects of the business world, from presentations to PowerPoint, negotiating to socializing, and phone skills to letter-writing. The class also focuses on learning English idioms, vocabulary and slang involved with modern business as well as promoting a real-world application of this knowledge through a variety of activities. Highly interactive, the class encourages students to contribute their experiences from their home countries and reanalyze them within a global context. The class may take several field trips throughout the term to visit local businesses in Beverly Hills

TOEIC Preparation Program
6 hours /week

The purpose of the TOEIC class is to help students to pass the TOEIC test. In addition, the class helps students be more successful in the actual business enviornment by building up their business vocabulary and comprehension of the business enviornment.

The class is mose useful for:

Students who need TOEIC score to get a job in their country

Students who wish to work in business in an English speaking country

Students who wish to learn business related vocabulary

Students should be prepared for:

intensive study of the TOEIC test: The class uses authentic TOEIC questions in listneing, grammar, vocabulary, and reading. The students participate in simulated test situations and review each test question by question.

Instensive vocabulary building: The class uses a textbook that contains vocabulary that most commonly appears on the TOEIC test. Up to an hour a day is spent on learning new owrds, understanding and practicing them in context, and reviewing word forms. In addition, words are often pulled from the practice tests for review. Through these two approaches, students are introduced to vocabulary from both American and British English. Many students who take the TOEIC class also take MLI's Business English class offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:45-5:45 pm

Business English plus TOEIC
18 hours /week

The Business English plus TOELC program includes both the Business English course and the TOEIC course together. The program helps students achieve more success in an actual business environment by building up their business vocabulary and comprehension of the business environment. Additionally students will receive a higher TOEIC test score by building up their business vocabulary.

The class is most useful for:

• Students who plan to work for global companies
• Students who wish to work in business in an English-speaking country
• Students who wish to learn business related vocabulary in order to
• achieve a higher TOEIC score
• Students who need a TOEIC score to get a job in their country

GMAT-GRE Program
18 hours /week

The GMAT/GRE Preparation Program was designed specifically to help non-native speakers of English improve their verbal, reading, and writing scores on either the GMAT or GRE test. Students receive individualized instruction on the test that they are preparing for, as well as group instruction to improve overall comprehension. This class will cover strategies and review the verbal portions of both tests.

The class will cover the following areas:

• Vocabulary
• Reading
• Sentence Completion
• Critical Reasoning
• Analogies, Sysnonyms, and Antonyms
• Writing
• Computer-Aided Practice

Conversation Management and Accent Reduction CMAR
5 hours/week

The Conversation Management and Accent Reduction Class (CMAR) is a comprehensive pronunciation course covering all the major consonant and vowel sounds in the English language. The class is structured to allow for group practice but also for guided one-on-one assistance from the teacher. In addition to guided pronunciation practice, listening components ensure that the students can aurally recognize the sounds which they are being asked to replicate. The textbooks are rotated so that students may take the class for several terms without repeating the same material.

TOEFL Integrated Practice TIP
5 hours /week

The TOEFL Intensive Practice class focuses exclusively on speaking and writing practice.

Students practice speaking six times per week. The goal is to become comfortable with the speaking section of the exam as quickly as possible. All six speaking tasks are practiced extensively in class and recorded. The instructor listens to student speaking samples and provides advice for improving word choice, speaking style, and organizational structure.

Students write two essays per week in class, and they receive scores and comments from the instructor. The instructor corrects and marks essays for misspellings, grammar mistakes, and organizational structure.

Students write two essays per week in class, and they receive scores and comments from the instructor. The instructor corrects and marks essays for misspellings, grammar mistakes, and organization to accelerate progress in writing. After every writing exercise, students also receive an example copy of the essays written by the instructor to assist them in their development.

Private Lessons

The private lessons are designed to meet each students needs.

These lessons are ideal for students who wish to focus solely on English conversation skills. Topics wil vary depending on the student's areas of interest, however, the instructor will incorporate lesson plans that include: vocabulary, idioms, grammar, and pronunciation.

TOEIC Program

The purpose of the TOEIC class is to help students to pass the TOEIC test. In addition, the class helps students be more successful in an actual business environment by building up their business vocabulary and comprehension of the business environment

The Classes are useful for :

• Students who need a TOEIC score to get a job in their country
• Students who need a TOEIC score to get a job in their country
• Students who wish to learn business related vocabulary

STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR:

Intensive study of the TOEIC test:

The class uses authentic TOEIC questions in listening, grammar, vocabulary, and reading. The students participate in simulated test situations and review each test question by question.

Intensive vocabulary building:

The class uses a textbook that contains vocabulary that most commonly appears on the TOEIC test. Up to an hour a day is spent on learning new words, understanding and practicing them in context, and reviewing word forms. In addition, words are often pulled from the practice tests for review. Through these two approaches, students are introduced to vocabulary from both American and British English.

Conversation Program
18 hours /week

The Conversation Program is designed to improve your pronunciation, idiom usage, and fluency skills. You will be able to practice and use the skills necessary for real-world situations in English. The Conversation programs is broken down into two levels:

INTERMEDIATE PROGRAM:

• Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR)
• Focus on Idioms (FOI)
• Role Play Practice (RPP)

ADVANCED PROGRAM:

• Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR)
• In-Depth Communication (IDC)
• In-Depth Discussion (IDD)

English + Internship

The English Study + Work Abroad Program is a plan which enables students to work at a nonprofit organization (NPO) as volunteers.

There are many types of NPOs, including international, environmental, and educational groups. There are also animal preservation, welfare, community, and arts & entertainment - related organizations as well as opportunities to work in hospitals or other health-related institutions. The specific duties for each depends on the NPO group's request. Basic responsibilities will be office work such as answering telephones, typing documents, data input, filing, and receptionist - related tasks.

It is also possible to VOLUNTEER while attending English classes at a language school. It is crucial to have English skills in order to communicate with other people in an American company.

Therefore, we recommend that you participate in this program with the language school.

Program Fee

What is included ?

• 4-Week Dormitory Package
• $75: Processing fee
• $660: Tuition fee (basic program)
• $200: Accommodation placement fee
• $800: Rent fee (shared room)
• $85: Airport pick-up fee
• $250: Package placement fee &*support service fee
• $800: Internship program fee

*Support service:
On the first day, we will take the student to the NPO, give them an orientation (including an interview), and help them purchase a bus pass.

English + Dance

EDGE has attracted the industry's best teachers and professionals. Classes for adults and teens are held by renowned Hollywood teachers who train and choreograph today's leading dancers and entertainers. The teachers work with entertainers such as Madonna, Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Michael Jackson, Prince, TLC, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, the Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin and many more.

There are typically over 50 teachers who use EDGE for their classes. Styles range from the classics to modern, many styles of jazz, tap, hip hop, street and more. There are movement classes for actors, partnering classes for couples and singles, and other specialty classes throughout the year. Other classes at the center have included Acting, Improvisation, Voice, Gymnastics and Injury Prevention.

Classes are generally between 1 - 2 hours in length and meet 1 to 3 times per week. Some teachers offer pre-registered courses that have a specific start and end date.

Program Fee

What is included ?

• 4-Week Dormitory Package
• $100: Processing fee
• $750: Tuition fee (Basic English Program)
• $250: Accommodation placement fee
• $800: Rent fee (shared room)
• $85: Airport pick-up fee
• $250: Package placement fee &*support service fee
• $210: 20 tickets for dance lessons

* The housing service, Airport pick up & Support service are provided by the U.S. Student Services Inc

*Support service:
On the first day, we will take the students to the dance studio, give them an orientation, and help them purchase a bus pass.

English + Yoga

Liberation Yoga is about living authentically. At Liberation we celebrate all styles of Hatha Yoga and all levels of practitioners, recognizing that every individual has a unique path to follow and every teacher has a unique gift to offer.

Yoga seeks to create union, relieve suffering and thereby liberate the soul during this lifetime. Liberation is a home where people can create healthy, strong, vibrant bodies and cultivate creative, tranquil minds.

Make peace with your body, mind, and the world. Find Liberation!

You can take as many lessons as you want. You will have an unlimited pass to the yoga lessons.
This program is good for beginners as well. They also offer a "Yoga Teachers" Training Program.

Program Fee

What is included ?

• 4-Week Dormitory Package
• $100: Processing fee
• $750: Tuition fee (basic program)
• $250: Accommodation placement fee
• $800: Rent fee (shared room)
• $85: Airport pick-up fee
• $250: Package placement fee &*support service fee
• $130: Yoga lessons unlimited

* The housing service, Airport pick up & Support service are provided by the U.S. Student Services Inc

*Support service:
On the first day, we will take the students to the yoga studio, give them an orientation, and help them purchase a bus pass.

English + Music

Hollywood Academy of Music offers private lessons for piano, keyboard, guitar, voice, drums, violin, bass guitar, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet (other band instruments also available) and songwriting.
We provide personable and highly qualified teachers for students of all ages. Our positive, encouraging atmosphere and professional studio environment aid in the development of musical abilities. Our two convenient locations make it possible for students from all different areas of Los Angeles to take lessons.

We specialize in private music instruction with lessons customized to meet the individual needs of each student - from beginning to advanced. In addition to private instruction in piano, we offer lessons in keyboard, guitar, voice, drums, violin, bass, band instruments, and songwriting.

Program Fee

What is included ?

• 4-Week Dormitory Package
• $100: Processing fee
• $750: Tuition fee (basic program)
• $250: Accommodation placement fee
• $800: Rent fee (shared room)
• $85: Airport pick-up fee
• $250: Package placement fee &*support service fee
• $868: 8 private music lessons

* The housing service, Airport pick up & Support service are provided by the U.S. Student Services Inc

*Support service:
On the first day, we will take the students to the music studio, give them an orientation, and help them purchase a bus pass.

English + Surfing

Experience for yourself the exhilaration of riding a wave with one of our professional surf lessons, provided year round in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Malibu, Zuma, Manhattan and El Porto. We've instructed thousands of people of all ages on how to surf in just one surf lesson. Our technique has proven itself time and time again. Everybody gets up on their very first surfing lesson! Perfect for all ages and skill levels. Beginners will be catching waves and standing on their first surf lesson, and more advanced students will learn techniques to improve their performance. You'll be up and surfing on your first lesson, guaranteed!

Our experienced, qualified and friendly staff of local and international surf instructors are CPR and First Aid certified , and very knowledgeable about ocean and wave dynamics. We provide everything you need: top notch surf instruction, boards, wetsuits and an unforgettable experience!

Surf lessons, 3 times per week, 2 private surf lessons per week, and one group lesson on Saturday. Let's try surfing in Southern California !!

Program Fee

What is included ?

• 4-Week Dormitory Package
• $100: Processing fee
• $750: Tuition fee (basic program)
• $250: Accommodation placement fee
• $800: Rent fee (shared room)
• $85: Airport pick-up fee
• $250: Package placement fee &*support service fee
• $1,065: 8 private + 3 group surf lessons

* The housing service, Airport pick up & Support service are provided by the U.S. Student Services Inc

*Support service:
On the first day, we will take the students to the surfing location, give them an orientation, and help them purchase a bus pass.

English + UCLA Extension

One of the nation's largest and most comprehensive continuing higher education providers, UCLA Extension has served students in Southern California since 1917. Each year we offer 4,500 courses and programs, linking 65,000 adults of diverse backgrounds to enhanced career, academic, and personal growth opportunities through lifelong learning.

Designed to meet the needs of working adults, UCLA Extension courses are offered during the day, in the evening, and on weekends at convenient locations in Westwood, Downtown Los Angeles, Universal City, and dozens of other places throughout the Southland. A pioneer in distance learning, UCLA Extension also offers hundreds of courses online.

UCLA Extension's diverse range of courses and programs offer certificates, transferable credits, continuing education credits, and expertise in a variety of fields. Financial aid or tax credits are available for qualified students.

Program Fee

What is included ?

• 12-Week Dormitory Package
• $100: Processing fee
• $1,600: Tuition fee (basic program)
• $250: Accommodation placement fee
• $2,400: Rent fee (shared room)
• $85: Airport pick-up fee
• $250: Package placement fee &*support service fee
• + UCLA Program tuition ( Approximately $500- $600/ class )

* The housing service, Airport pick up & Support service are provided by the U.S. Student Services Inc

*Support service:
On the first day, we will take the students to UCLA Ext, give them an orientation, and help them purchase a bus pass.