Communication Skills

If your are visiting Berkeley and wish to improve your English communication skills while exploring the beautiful SF Bay Area, ESI’s Communications Skills course is ideal for you. Participate in lively classes focused on using correct grammar and improving fluency.

Features of Communication Skills:

• Improve communication in English part-time while visiting the US
• Speak with confidence through practical knowledge of idioms and common expressions
• Experience cross-cultural contact assignments, observations, and projects that facilitate your use of English
• Improve your listening comprehension for informal English
• Take a fun afternoon elective class such as English through Film, Let’s Make a Video, English through Song, and Media & Communication

Advantages of Studying at ESI:

• Take progressive instruction with monthly start dates year-round
• Experience the campus atmosphere of world famous University of California, Berkeley
• Participate in Cal Partners Language Exchange Program with UC Berkeley students during the academic year
• Take placement test to determine your proficiency level and take on-going tests for tracking improvement
• Learn from experienced teachers proficient in the latest methodology
• Borrow books and DVDs to help with listening, reading, grammar, and TOEFL preparation
• Use self-study skill center for additional focused practice
• Enjoy after-class educational and cultural activities to improve fluency in a fun and relaxed way
• Receive a certificate of completion as recognition of language competence

LEVELS: Elementary to Advanced CLASS SIZE: Average of 14 students CLASS HOURS: 12 -16 hours per week part time options

Sample Class Schedule