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

Classes meet Monday-Friday at various times between 9:00 and 13:00.

• 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.