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Who should take this course?

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
This program will help you improve your fluency and conversational ability in English. You will participate in organized recreational and social activities while you learn. For a more intensive Conversational program, try our Conversation Plus Program.

 

What this course includes:

This course emphasizes oral and listening skills.

At the beginning levels, practical topics are used as the basis for discussion, such as how to order in an American restaurant, how to rent a car (or surfboard!), and how to use the telephone. You will learn how to perform important language functions, such as how to ask for and give information and directions.

At higher levels, the program deals with more complex issues, including current events and American culture. News programs, music, and films are used in addition to English-language teaching materials. The emphasis at the advanced level is on fluency and accuracy.

 
Program dates:

2008

Sep 2 - Sept 26

Sep 29 - Oct 24

Oct 27 - Nov 21

Nov 24 – Dec 19

2009

Jan 5 - 30

Feb 2 - 27

Mar 2 - 26

Mar 30 - Apr 24

Apr 27 - May 22

May 26 - Jun 19

Jun 29 - July 24

Aug 3 - 28

Aug 31 - Sep 25

Sep 28 - Oct 23

Oct 26 - Nov 20

Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Two hours each day, morning or mid-day
Location: UCSD campus
Length of program: 4 weeks
Hours of instruction: 45 hours
Application fee: $150 (non-refundable)
Cost:

Tuition 2008
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee

$1,200
$150 - $175
$100

 

Tuition 2009
Books/Materials
Student Services Fee

$1,300
$150 - $175
$125

Experiencing American culture and making new friends from around the world!

 

An integral part of both the Conversation and the Conversation Plus program are Conversation Leaders. Conversation Leaders are American UCSD students who actively participate in each class four hours per week, thus providing students with a chance to have meaningful interaction with Americans.
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