Focus of Study:
For students who want to dedicate more time to reaching their English goals quickly and personalise their course through a choice of electives, the Intensive course offers a chance to gain greater fluency and accuracy in a short period of time. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Of course other skills such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling all play a role in effective English communication. On an Intensive English course you will have the time and opportunity to work on all of these.

*Your level is between Beginner and Advanced.
*You want to improve your English in a short time-period.
*You want to personalise your course through a choice of electives.
*You want have a long stay and fully dedicate your time to learning English.
*You want to benefit from spending as much time as possible with a teacher and in a classroom environment.

Average of 20 lessons of The General English Courses per week will be given to the students. The purpose of this course is for students to have more confidence in their conversational English. Extensive vocabularies the students will learn will dramatically improve their English.The General English courses start every Monday and are offered all year around. In the mornings, each student will receive lessons that are general and more comprehensive in order to help the students overall understanding of English. In the afternoons, instructions for more focused and special studies will be provided. The minimum qualifying age for this course is 16.The General English courses have different levels from Beginner to Advanced. When the students arrive at EC Boston, they will take a placement test to find a suitable level of instructions. However, this first placement will not be permanent, since at the end of every session students will be reevaluated and placed into different levels based on their improvement.Instructions given during the courses will be focused in five areas (grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening); and these courses will assist students to develop not only their general language skills but also their communication skills and conversational speech abilities. Every class will have 10 to 12 students on average and 14 at maximum. Class sizes are consciously planned to make the most ideal environment for students.

Focus of Study:
For students who want to dedicate more time to reaching their English goals quickly and personalise their course through a choice of electives, the Intensive course offers a chance to gain greater fluency and accuracy in a short period of time. Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Of course other skills such as pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and spelling all play a role in effective English communication. On an Intensive English course you will have the time and opportunity to work on all of these.

*Your level is between Beginner and Advanced.
*You want to improve your English in a short time-period.
*You want to personalise your course through a choice of electives.
*You want have a long stay and fully dedicate your time to learning English.
*You want to benefit from spending as much time as possible with a teacher and in a classroom environment.

Average of 30 lessons of The Intensive English courses per week will be given to the students. The purpose of this course is for students to have more confidence in their conversational English. Extensive vocabularies the students will learn will dramatically improve their English.The Intensive English courses start every Monday and are offered all year around. In the mornings, each student will receive lessons that are general and more comprehensive in order to help the students overall understanding of English. In the afternoons, instructions for more focused and special studies will be provided. The minimum qualifying age for this course is 16.The Intensive English courses have different levels from Beginner to Advanced. When the students arrive at EC Boston, they will take a placement test to find a suitable level of instructions. However, this first placement will not be permanent, since at the end of every session students will be reevaluated and placed into different levels based on their improvement.Instructions given during the courses will be focused in five areas (grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening); and these courses will assist students to develop not only their general language skills but also their communication skills and conversational speech abilities. Every class will have 10 to 12 students on average and 14 at maximum. Class sizes are consciously planned to make the most ideal environment for students.

Shared Apartments
Share an apartment with other students , If you want an independent lifestyle you can choose to stay in an apartment. In a Shared Apartment you will live with other students (a good way to mix with other English language learners and make some new friends). This accommodation offers great value for money and good facilities. Shared Apartments include 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, a fully equipped kitchen, living room and 2 bathrooms. During peak summer season, students MAY be placed in one bedroom/one bathroom shared apartment (maximum two people) for the same weekly rate. We work with accommodation agencies to make sure you get suitable accommodation.

 

Studio Apartment
Studio apartments are good for independent people who want to live alone or share with another person. These apartments sleep a maximum of two people. Your apartment will have a sleeping area, living area and a kitchen area all in one large space.

 

Homestay
Homestaying means staying with an English-speaking Los Angeles family. You will live as they live. This means eating what they eat and following their family rules. This is a great choice if you want to practice your English with native speakers and experience the local culture. Homestays are safe and friendly with all host-families being carefully checked by the homestay agencies we work with. These agencies make sure you get the best family for you. Stay in a private room or share with another student. Twin rooms are only available for two students booking together.

EC Los Angeles is located in spectacular Santa Monica. Everything about Santa Monica is irresistible. There are countless shops and restaurants, more than three miles of white sand beach, not to mention all the celebrities that can be spotted strolling out and about town. The Third Street Promenade is only a few minutes' walk from our centre and is a paradise known for its many movie theatres, restaurants, shops, and street performers. Nearby, the Santa Monica Pier draws in the crowds with the famous solar powered nine-story high Ferris wheel and the numerous tantalizing food stalls. This city is truly one of a kind.

5 minute walk to Santa Monica beach
Close to Santa Monica Pier
Shops and restaurants nearby
Next to the famous Third Street Promenade
Short ride to Malibu, Hollywood and Beverley Hills

Classrooms (24 bright new classrooms.), Wi-fi(Free wireless internet access throughout the centr), Student Lounge (Relax with friends before and after class), Computer Room, 20 internet connected computers., Library (A quiet place for self-study. Books available to students)