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Conversation & Culture

Overview

With the help of experienced, caring teachers, you can practice using English for everyday conversation in a fun and interactive atmosphere. The Conversation & Culture program can be your gateway to effective communication and additional professional or academic goals in 2 or 4 week increments. 

Benefits

  • Study in 2-week sessions for up to 12 weeks. Our 2- and 4-week ESL programs are also suitable for students who want to combine part-time English study with a holiday abroad.  
  • Learn to speak and understand authentic English with more confidence in classes which focus on real-life communication through lively learning activities
  • Immerse yourself in American culture as the focus of your listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice
  • Refresh your language skills before attending an American college or university
  • Attend small classes – usually about 16 students
  • Get to know classmates from different countries and gain an international perspective
  • Advance your skills through your choice of specialized courses including American Culture, English for Science & Technology and Academic Preparation
  • Receive a certificate upon successful completion of your program

Requirements

  • Available to students 17 years and older at all levels of English proficiency
  • To attend this program full-time, you are required to obtain a student visa (F-1)
  • Our 2- and 4-week ESL programs are suitable for students who want to combine part-time English study with a holiday abroad.  If you are coming to the U.S. mainly for tourism, and you want to take English language classes for your own pleasure or recreation, then a tourist visa (B-2) or Visa Waiver (WT) is appropriate

Course Options

  • Courses offered at all proficiency levels
  • Choose specialized course options at program orientation. Specialized course options may vary by section
  • Options for incidental study available

View 2019 Program Overview

 

Sample Class Schedule

Specialized Course 7.5 hours/week
Speaking & Listening 7.5 hours/week
Pronunciation & Vocabulary
(or)
Business Writing
5 hours/week
  • 72 class hours per 4-week session
  • 36 class hours per 2-week session

Want to bring a group? Customized options available!

English Plus

While enrolled in Conversation & Culture, you can receive a discount for our online courses designed to enhance personal and professional development.

  • 25% discount on first online course for ESL students while they are enrolled in the ESL program
  • 10% discount for all subsequent courses
  • Courses may be applied to a full online certificate from UCI
  • See the list of available courses on the UCI Division of Continuing Education page here.

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Program Cost

Tuition

$2,500 (4-week)*

$1,500 (2-week)*
*We are pleased to offer a 33% discount for spring and summer quarters.

Approximate total cost, excluding airfare

$5,700 USD (4-week)

$3,300 USD (2-week)

Upcoming Program Dates

Winter 2021

4-Week
Feb 1 - Feb 26

2-Week
(A) Feb 1 - Feb 12
(B) Feb 12 - Feb 26

(A) Mar 1 - Mar 12

Summer 2021

4-Week
Jul 6 - Jul 30
Aug 2 - Aug 27
Aug 30 - Sep 24

2-Week
(A) Jul 6 - Jul 19
(B) Jul 19 - Jul 30

(A) Aug 2 - Aug 16
(B) Aug 16 - Aug 27

(A) Aug 30 - Sep 13
(B) Sep 13 - Sep 24

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*These applications are hosted on ApplyESL.com but all submissions are sent directly to UCI International Programs.

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Valeriane Roze

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Winter Break Office Closure: Dec 19 - Jan 3

During UCI’s winter recess after December 18, DCE Student Affairs and Student Services will be available (9am-1pm Pacific), December 21 & 22 at (949) 824-5991. You may also email ip@ce.uci.edu and we will respond as soon as possible. We will resume regular hours of 9am-4pm, on Monday, January 4, 2021.

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