Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is an excellent choice to learn English and foreign languages in San Diego and San Francisco, California. Our language schools offer programs and courses designed to provide you with the best options to study English (ESL), as well as TOEFL and Cambridge exam preparation. Founded in 1972, Converse International School of Languages (CISL) is a group of private language schools committed to providing the highest quality English language training experience. For over 30 years, CISL has specialized in teaching English to foreign students, professionals and visitors from all around the world and continues to significantly improve their English skills and prepare them for success, whether at an institution for higher learning, in a professional setting or for personal satisfaction.The school offers independent students exposure to different cross-cultural ideas in a vibrant living environment that will deepen English communication skills and cultural understanding. Students enjoy a strong academic framework that helps them to learn quickly and efficiently. Each school offers a comfortable learning environment equipped to support students in their studies. The school is a friendly and inclusive place that encourages students during lessons and outside the classroom. Maintaining a balanced mix of nationalities is a top priority at CISL. With over 40 years of experience, CISL's English language schools in San Diego and San Francisco are internationally recognized as leading centers for effective language training.Whether your interest is to study English for personal enrichment or for professional or academic purposes, our language schools provide challenging and intensive English courses and classes designed to help you achieve maximum results quickly so you can begin communicating effectively and with confidence.

Focus of Study :

To obtain sufficient knowledge and become fluent in all areas of the English language. In order to achieve this end, the program’s rigorous curriculum focuses on developing students’ fundamental English skills in the areas of: Grammar, Writing, Conversation, Pronunciation, Listening, Reading and Vocabulary.

 

Benefit, Goal of this course :

The CISL Standard Courses in San Diego and San Francisco provides an integrated general English curriculum to help students communicate effectively and confidently. Each unit presents a wide variety of conversational activities: discussion, listening comprehension, idiomatic expressions and role-playing as well as reading, grammar, and writing.

Curriculum :

CISL's Standard English Courses are designed for students at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels who must maximize their study time in San Diego and San Francisco. They include Standard English classes daily from 9-12:40, Monday through Thursday. Students may begin their course on any Monday. The program is offered with 10 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills and guarantee their proper placement into an ability level. Students study from the core curriculum that focuses on skill area development. In addition, students will study Social English to learn language useful for everyday social, study or work life including discussions, conversations, presenting information and telephoning. The student will use a text book, which forms the basis of the study, but which is augmented by a variety of other materials such as video and audio recordings, supplementary text books and authentic materials.Outside of the classroom, students are encouraged to independently explore the local areas of interest and experience the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods to gain real, practical insight into the culture of the city. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities. Classroom sizes range from 6 to 8 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.

Classroom Hour :

20 hours per week

Focus of Study :

To obtain sufficient knowledge and become fluent in all areas of the English language. In order to achieve this end, the program’s rigorous curriculum focuses on developing students’ fundamental English skills in the areas of: Grammar, Writing, Conversation, Pronunciation, Listening, Reading and Vocabulary.

 

Benefit, Goal of this course :

The CISL Standard Courses in San Diego and San Francisco provides an integrated general English curriculum to help students communicate effectively and confidently. Each unit presents a wide variety of conversational activities: discussion, listening comprehension, idiomatic expressions and role-playing as well as reading, grammar, and writing.

Curriculum :

CISL's Intensive English Courses are designed for students at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels who must maximize their study time in San Diego and San Francisco. They include General English classes daily from 9-12:40, and Intensive afternoon classes 1:30-3:10 pm, Monday through Thursday. Students may begin their course on any Monday. The program is offered with 10 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills and guarantee their proper placement into an ability level. Students study from the core curriculum that focuses on skill area development. In addition, students will study Social English to learn language useful for everyday social, study or work life including discussions, conversations, presenting information and telephoning. The student will use a text book, which forms the basis of the study, but which is augmented by a variety of other materials such as video and audio recordings, supplementary text books and authentic materials.Outside of the classroom, students are encouraged to independently explore the local areas of interest and experience the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods to gain real, practical insight into the culture of the city. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities. Classroom sizes range from 6 to 8 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.

USD/San Diego – Environment and Sustainability

LMU/Los Angeles – Film and Music

LUC/Chicago – Arts and Architecture

Georgetown – D.C. - Leadership and Business

Yale – College Readiness

UCB – Technology and Tech Start-Ups

Homestay
To maximize the opportunities for speaking the language, CISL has a policy of never allowing two students of the same mother tongue to stay in any one host family. Each student has a private room. Meals are included in our homestay rates, either breakfast only or breakfast and dinner, 7 days per week.Our host families are carefully selected and monitored according to strict criteria established by CISL. Homes must be comfortable, the families welcoming and, most importantly, CISL homestay families are genuinely interested in receiving students and helping them to develop fluency in English.

San Diego Student Residence Clubs
Vantaggio State Street in San Diego lies in the heart of Little Italy, a charming and trendy place lined with sidewalk cafes and numerous restaurants. Your new home here is just blocks away from Downtown and the harbor, and only minutes away from the Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego airport.

San Diego Hotels
Please contact CISL San Diego for San Diego hotel information or visit SanDiegoHotels.com for extensive information and direct booking options for a wide array of San Diego hotels.

Modern, comfortable schools in convenient city center locations featuring computer lab with free wireless Internet access

The nationality and age mix ; varies over different time periods, courses and levels.