Berkeley · 미국
Located on the UC Berkeley campus only 20 minutes from San Francisco, California, English Studies Institute (ESI) can help you meet the changing needs of your academic, professional and personal life. Take quality classes from highly trained and experienced faculty who have a true passion for teaching English. Choose from a wide range of courses to fit your individual needs. Practice English in conversation exchanges with UC Berkeley students. Participate in exciting activities that can enhance your experience such as social and cultural events, musical productions, sports tournaments, salsa dancing, and more.
| 과정명 | 구분 | 대상 | 학비 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Program | 주당레슨 : 20시간, 한반명수 : 15명 | ||
| Integrated Skills | 주당레슨 : 20시간, 한반명수 : 15명 | ||
| Communication Skills | 주당레슨 : 18시간, 한반명수 : 15명 |
Academic Program The English Studies Institute Academic Year Program is ideal for students who want to transfer to colleges or universities in the US and students interested in an academic semester or year abroad program. In this program you focus on your academic English skills in a series of courses designed to rapidly improve your grammar, writing, reading, speaking and listening. You develop critical thinking, listening, note-taking skills, presentation and essay writing ability important for success in US academic institutions. Features of ESI’s Academic Program . A program that focuses on academic skills, the atmosphere of world famous UC Berkeley campus, and communication skills in English for success in higher studies . Testing to determine level placement and on-going testing for tracking improvement . Up-to-date curriculum suited to prepare you for university studies . Highly trained and experienced teachers proficient in the latest methodology . Free individual counseling to successfully transfer to U.S. colleges and universities . Observation of UC Berkeley classes to experience university lectures and practice note-taking skills . CAL Partners language exchange program for regular English practice with an UC Berkeley student . Small average class size of 15 students . Offered at Elementary to Advanced levels . 20 regular class hours plus 4 additional hours of TOEFL workshops per week . Free Statement of Purpose workshops for university admission applications . Free typing workshops . Level progression for successful completion from elementary to high advanced level
Integrated Skills COURSE AIM The Integrated Skills course is designed for students who want to develop their skills in grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Students develop in-depth language skills, learn critical thinking skills, and prepare for further academic studies. COURSE FOCUS ESI follows the communicative approach to language instruction and is always geared to the needs of students. We view learning as an interactive process (cooperative learning) and we encourage the implementation of classroom activities that promote success in language acquisition while maintaining student well-being, enthusiasm for learning, and opportunities for critical thinking. Classroom activities include: Fluency development such as controlled practice, role-plays, model conversations, presentations, debate and discussion Instruction in grammar and correct usage with error analysis exercises and grammar games Focus on student pronunciation, intonation, and listening comprehension in both informal conversation and more formal academic speech using audio tapes, videos, pronunciation drills, short presentations. Facilitating student awareness of culture through readings, cross-cultural contact assignments, and observation reports Effective reading techniques and strategies through reading practice/comprehension and vocabulary exercises Writing styles appropriate to academic or scholarly writing using in-class writing of short paragraphs or longer essays, peer editing and group discussion of common errors. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT All students take a Structure of English class and an Oral Communication Skills class. Each of these classes meets 6 hours per week, Mondays to Thursdays. In the Structure of English class, students study English grammar and practice it in both speaking and writing. A variety of activities allow students to improve their knowledge and use of increasingly complex grammar structures. Writing skills are taught, from basic sentence structures in the lower levels to more complex writing in the advanced levels. The Oral Communication Skills class focuses on listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills. Students increase their vocabulary, including idioms, by reading and speaking about American culture and the cultures of other countries. Activities such as small group discussions, oral presentations, and videotapes increase the studentsʼ fluency in English. In addition to the Structure of English and Oral Communication Skills classes, each student takes two afternoon classes. These concentrate on a single skill or area of interest, allowing students to work on individual weaknesses or study a subject of particular interest. Each class meets four hours per week, on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Communication Skills COURSE FOCUS This course focuses on empowering students to communicate in English in the real world. We believe that people learn English if they are actively engaged. We encourage students to speak freely and use their English in class through discussions, student-created role-plays, pair-work and group-work activities. This student-centered approach enables paricipants to gain confidence and fluency in spoken idiomatic English. Classroom activities include: • Functional language appropriate to specific situations (social and practical everyday activities) • Pronunciation, intonation, and listening comprehension including comprehension of reduced American speech • Vocabulary and knowledge of idioms and slang • Facilitating student awareness of American culture through cross-cultural contact, observations, and projects • Fluency practice in real-world situations • Helping students refine grammatical structures important for oral communication INSTRUCTORS Our instructors are highly qualified professionals with graduate degrees in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, or a related field. They have many years experience teaching English at the former UC Berkeley Extension English Language Program and lots of enthusiasm for their students. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT Fluency Development (daily): Students practice listening and speaking skills through the introduction of new vocabulary (including American idioms & slang), reduced speech, listening comprehension activities, and communicative exercises. Grammar is taught in context only. Classroom practice is related as closely as possible to the students’ activities outside of class, so that the skills learned can be used immediately in real situations. Tests and quizzes are given on a weekly basis. A textbook or reader is used in the Fluency Development Class and is included in the student course fee. Cultural Discussion and Projects (daily): This class provides additional opportunities for conversation practice and discussion of topics in American Studies. Students debate current topics, create their own role plays, etc. Reading assignments for this course focus on American Studies and cross-cultural learning. One to two times per week, students go outside the classroom to have direct contact with the Bay Area community, including the campus, neighborhoods, and museums. By the end of the course, each student is expected to produce a project that demonstrates his or her increased understanding of American culture and improved English fluency. Elective Classes (2 afternoons per week): Students will choose one elective class before the start of the course. An additional elective class may be selected for an additional fee. Elective class offerings vary from course to course and some electives may not be offered every session. Elective offerings may include the following: Listening and Pronunciation, Reading and Vocabulary, TOEFL Preparation, Business English, Academic Writing, English through Songs, English through Film, and English through Art. ESI also organizes many exciting after-class cultural and recreational activities for students each week.
숙식 기간: 4주
| 숙식 종류 | 숙식 비용 |
|---|---|
| 홈스테이(지사) (1인실, 1일2식, 공용욕실) | US$1,500 |
| 항목 | 기간 | 비용 |
|---|---|---|
| 공항마중비(지사) (SFO → 버클리) | 1회 | US$200 |
| 공항마중비(지사) (SFO → 산호세, 실리콘 밸리) | 1회 | US$160 |
| 공항마중비(지사) (OAK → 버클리) | 1회 | US$160 |
| 비자인지대 (미 대사관 인터뷰비) | 1회 | US$185 |
| SEVIS Fee (미 이민국 유학생등록비) | 1회 | US$350 |
| ESTA | 1회 | US$40 |
| Visa Integrity Fee (최근 도입된 새로운 수수료) | 1회 | US$250 |
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