Our popular summer English conversation program allows you to enjoy sunny California while you:
- make new friends in small, informal classes
- learn current spoken English, slang, and idioms
- develop verbal and non-verbal conversation strategies
- practice English in a friendly environment
- experience American culture firsthand
See a sample course schedule.
Program Features
English Instruction: 20 hours per week -- Students will experience California summer and university campus life while improving their English skills at Studies in American Language (SAL). American Communication and Culture (ACC) is a 3-week course designed for students who want to improve their American English skills while increasing their understanding of American culture.
Possible Classes -- Conversation Strategies and Practice, Culture through Current Events, Popular Culture in TV/Film, Pronunciation Practice, Rock and Roll English, Fun, Food & Conversation, English through Music, Clearer Speech, and California Culture and Lifestyles.
Field Trips: Friday (all day) -- Join your classmates in a variety of fun excursions. Experience the local scene through excursions to destinations such as Paramount Great America, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Monterey/Carmel, The Tech Museum, and Alcatraz Island/San Francisco.
Are you ready to join us on an English adventure?
ACC Summer 2009 Schedule
Enter |
Finish |
Length of Study |
Tuition* |
July 6, 2009 |
July 24, 2009 |
3 weeks |
$1,320 |
July 27, 2009 |
August 14, 2009 |
3 weeks |
$1,320 |
August 3, 2009 |
August 21, 2009 |
3 weeks |
$1,320 |
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