(Los Angeles | United States )
Language Systems - Downtown LA
Über Language Systems - Downtown LA
The primary focus of Language Systems International is to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and test preparation to international students in a communicative, student-centered environment.Vision Statement
Our vision is to challenge students from around the world to develop the abilities to think, read, write, listen, and communicate effectively in English. We equip international students with the critical skills needed to function successfully in an English-speaking environment, thus helping students to become successful both in their academic and professional endeavors.Values
At Language Systems International, we value diversity and encourage each student to share his or her unique cultural background.
We value a learning process in which our students are exposed to a variety of educational methods, and our classes are specially tailored to meet our students' academic needs and goals.
We value mutual understanding and friendly relationships established among students, peers and instructors through classes, outdoor activities, and campus events.
The LSI Downtown Los Angeles Center is located on Wilshire Boulevard which runs east to west from downtown Los Angeles through Beverly Hills to the ocean in Santa Monica. Universal Studios Hollywood is just a few minutes away by subway from the center. Dodger Stadium (home to the MLB team Los Angeles Dodgers) and Staples Center (home to the NBA teams Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, and home to the NHL team Los Angeles Kings) are minutes from the center as well. Also, shopping, dining, and entertainment can be enjoyed at several places around the center including The Grove (entertainment complex), Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Two top ranked universities, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Southern California (USC), are close to the center as well.
Points of Interest:
Hollywood
Universal Studios
Walt Disney Concert Hall
J.Paul Getty Museum
Zusätzliche Services
- Flughafen/Bahnhof-Transfer
- Studienberatung
- Visa Unterstützung
Unterbringung
- Unterbringung bei Gastfamilie
- Studentenwohnheim
Kurse
Allgemeines Englisch
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Fortgeschrittene, Grundstufe, Mittelstufe
Wochenstunden: Standard (15-25 Stunden/Woche), Intensivkurs 25+ Std/Woche
ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program (18 hours/week)
The ESL Program combines three classes:
Listening & Speaking
Reading & Vocabulary
Grammar & Writing
Classes are taught by three different teachers. Because we have 7 levels in ESL Program, you will be placed in the most suitable level for you. After you complete level 5, 6 or 7, you can go on to certain colleges without a TOEFL score.
Conversation Program (18 hours/week)
he 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 Conversation Program
Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR)
Focus on Idioms (FOI)
Role Play Practice (RPP)
Advanced Conversation Program
Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR)
In-Depth Communication (IDC)
In-Depth Discussion (IDD)
Vacation English Program (14.4 hrs/wk) The Vacation English program will provide students with the opportunity to explore in and around the Los Angeles area while helping improve confidence in using English in everyday situations. Based on Language Systems’s popular intensive ESL program, the Vacation English program focuses on listening, speaking, grammar and reading skills, but it has less rigorous academic requirements, helping students improve while having enough time to explore popular nearby tourist sites.
Program Combination Options
Option 1 (36 hrs/wk)
Option 2 (24 hrs/wk
Private Lessons
Program Combination is a combination of morning and afternoon programs. For example, you can study ESL in the morning and conversation or test preparation in the afternoon.
Private lessons (from 1.5 hour) are designed by you! The LSI private lesson teacher will create lessons to specifically meet your needs and goals. Set up the schedule and subject of the lesson yourself. You can choose from 1.5 hour lessons or longer and request to have the lesson with your favorite teacher.
To apply to Language Systems you must:
Be 18 years old or older. Applicants under 18 years, can only apply if they have a high school diploma and a guardian in the U.S. during their studies at Language Systems.
Have a basic understanding and ability to read, write and speak English (e.g. alphabet, survival vocabulary, etc.).
Englisch Examensvorbereitung
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Ort des Aufenthalts: Stadt
Wochenstunden: Standard (15-25 Stunden/Woche), Intensivkurs 25+ Std/Woche
Business Englisch
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Fortgeschrittene, Grundstufe, Mittelstufe
Wochenstunden: Standard (15-25 Stunden/Woche), Intensivkurs 25+ Std/Woche
Business English Program (18 hrs/wk)
The Business English Program consists of three classes: Business Communications, Business Theory & Meetings, and Business Practice. 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. Get ahead in your chosen field!
The Business Program has the following classes:
Business Communications
Business Theory and Meetings
Business Practice
Program Combination Options
Option 1 (36 hrs/wk)
Option 2 (24 hrs/wk
Private Lessons
Program Combination is a combination of morning and afternoon programs. For example, you can study ESL in the morning and conversation or test preparation in the afternoon.
Private lessons (from 1.5 hour) are designed by you! The LSI private lesson teacher will create lessons to specifically meet your needs and goals. Set up the schedule and subject of the lesson yourself. You can choose from 1.5 hour lessons or longer and request to have the lesson with your favorite teacher.
To apply to Language Systems you must:
Be 18 years old or older. Applicants under 18 years, can only apply if they have a high school diploma and a guardian in the U.S. during their studies at Language Systems.
Englisch Lehrer Training
This course is for students aged: 16-70
Levels: Fortgeschrittene, Mittelstufe
TESOL Certificate Program
In this 110-hour teacher training program, participants are introduced to TESOL methodologies and approaches, various techniques for planning and teaching classes in all the Englsh language-skill areas, cross-cutural communication, and a variety of levels an learning styles in the ESL classroom. Through a program of lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, practical teaching exercises, classroom observations, team teaching, and student teaching, participants will acquire a fundamental knowledge of the methodology and materials of TESOL and the basic skills needed in putting that knowledge into practice.
Requirements:
A bachelor's degree
TOEFL iBT 65 or IELTS 6.0 (for non-native English speakers)
Prior teaching experience is not necessary but an interview may be required for non-native English speakers
