美國：ELC英語中心 English Language Center

► ELC Los Angeles 
Everything that happens in the U.S. happens in Los Angeles first. With vibrant fashion, cuisine and arts scenes, L.A. is at the forefront of American culture. And of course, Hollywood is the world’s unmatched movie, music and style capital. It’s the place where the world’s favorite films are made, the most popular television shows are produced, and where the stars live, work and play.

LOCATIONS FACTS
► Year-round sunny weather
► Great universities and innovative thinkers
► World-class surfing, golf, tennis, and other sports
► Famous restaurants owned by celebrity chefs
► Hollywood movie premieres
► Famous museums
► Beautiful beaches
► Exclusive Beverly Hills shopping
► Excursions to Disneyland, San Francisco, Six Flags, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, and more

SCHOOL FACTS
► Key Facts
Located on Wilshire Boulevard, on the city’s exclusive westside

► Facilities
13 student computers with free Wi-Fi
Student lounge
State-of-the-art Mac computer lab

► Rooms
20 classrooms
Academic tutoring rooms

► ELC Boston 
The urban center of New England, Boston is a modern city rich in history and academic life. It is the country’s most international city with an equally impressive cultural and architectural heritage and was also the center of the computer and biotech revolutions.

LOCATION FACTS
► Where the U.S. began
► Four distinct seasons
► America’s most international city
► Rich in U.S. history and culture
► Renowned museums
► Home of Harvard University, MIT, and more than 60 other colleges and universities
► Spectacular Cape Cod National Seashore
► Nearby mountains with hiking and skiing
► Excursions to New York City, Montreal, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., Cape Cod, and more

SCHOOL FACTS 
► Key Facts
Located in Beacon Hill, an upscale neighborhood in the heart of downtown Boston

► Facilities
21 student computers with free Wi-Fi
Student lounge
State-of-the-art Mac computer lab
Executive lounge

► Rooms
15 classrooms
Executive conference rooms
Academic tutoring rooms


► ELC Santa Barbara
Once called “California’s best kept secret”, Santa Barbara is now universally recognized for its exceptional climate, stunning scenery, and palm-lined, white-sand beaches. White stucco buildings with red tile roofs heighten its Mediterranean charm. Beyond that, Santa Barbara combines the cultural and recreational offerings of a major city with the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere of a small town.

LOCATION FACTS 
► Wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, surfing, tennis, kayaking and snorkeling
► Beautiful beaches and majestic mountains
► Historic landmarks and museums
► Educational community surrounding the University of California at Santa Barbara
► Famous shops and restaurants of Paseo Nuevo and State Street
► Breathtaking Channel Islands and Santa Ynez Valley wineries
► Excursions to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and more

SCHOOL FACTS
► Key Facts
Located in a newly renovated, award- winning, traditional Santa Barbara style building in the cultural and shopping district

► Facilities
9 student computers with free Wi-Fi
Student lounge and Outdoor Patio
State-of-the-art Mac computer lab

► Rooms
13 classrooms
Academic tutoring rooms

Through extensive experience with students at all levels and from countries all over the world, ELC has developed teaching techniques and courses that really work. Careful placement and course selection ensure that you will be studying English in the learning environment that is best for you.

Average class size: 9-10 students
Maximum: 12 students (14 during July and August)
50 minutes per lesson
Level requirements: Low beginner to proficiency (12 levels including beginner, intermediate, advanced and proficiency)
Number of lessons (per week): 30 lessons (INT30), 24 lessons (INT24), 20 lessons (SI20), 10 lessons (PT10), and 20 lessons +10 individual lessons (CC 20+10)
Age: 16+
Start dates: Every Monday
Duration: Minimum of 1 week

Courses Available:
► INTENSIVE 30 (INT30)
► INTENSIVE 24 (INT24)
► SEMI-INTENSIVE 20 (SI20)
► PART-TIME 10 (PT10)
► COMBINATION 20+10 (CC 20+10)


Explanation of courses
GRAMMAR STRUCTURE AND USAGE
► Teaches students the rules for grammar usage through communicative teaching methods

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
► Provides students with feedback and special exercises to help improve pronunciation
► Gives students practice speaking in English and listening to and understanding English spoken by native speakers

READING AND WRITING
► Exposes students to more vocabulary through reading
► Provides practice using English in all types of writing

ELECTIVE CLASSES
► Offers students the opportunity to practice language in their areas of special interest

Availability of elective classes is dependent on student interest and student enrollment.
► Academic Skills 
► Filmmaking
► American Culture 
► Pronunciation
► Business English 
► Slang and Idioms

For students wishing to perfect their English, improve their academic skills and enhance their career opportunities for the future, ELC offers Test Preparation Courses. Our Test Preparation Courses are designed to provide a comprehensive study course for our students’ testing needs.

Average class size: 9-10 students
Maximum: 12 students (14 during July and August)
50 minutes per lesson
Level requirements: Advanced to proficiency (CAE)*, students must pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses
Number of lessons (per week): 30 lessons (Santa Barbara)
Age: 16+
Start dates: Set start dates; 4, 6, 9, 10 or 11 weeks, exam week immediately following the course end
Test: ELC Los Angeles and ELC Santa Barbara are open authorized test administration sites for all of the Cambridge exams including FCE, CAE and CPE*.

TOEFL PREPARATION AND IELTS PREPARATION COURSES

Average class size: 9-10 students
Maximum: 12 students (14 during July and August)
50 minutes per lesson
Level requirements: Intermediate to proficiency, students must pass a pre-test in order to participate in these courses
Number of lessons (per week):
► IELTS (Boston): 20 General English lessons plus 10 IELTS lessons
► TOEFL (Boston & Los Angeles*): 20 General English lessons plus 10 TOEFL lessons

*During select dates

Age: 16+
Start dates: Every Monday (Boston), set start dates (Los Angeles)
Test: The IELTS Test is offered two to three times per month at all ELC Centers. ELC staff will assist students in registering for the official IELTS Test and/or iBT TOEFL Test.

ELC is eager to assist you with your long-term academic goals. The Academic Programs are perfect for students who are ready to dedicate themselves to long-term studies. Students may choose our Academic Programs as a gap semester or year program between studies in their home country or as a stepping stone for acceptance into an American university.

Average class size: 9-10 students
Maximum: 12 students (14 during July and August)
50 minutes per lesson
All levels: Low beginner to proficiency (12 levels including beginner, intermediate, advanced and proficiency)
Course options*: Any combination of Intensive 30, Intensive 24, Cambridge Preparation, IELTS Preparation or TOEFL Preparation courses
Number of lessons (per week): 24 or 30 lessons
Age: 16+
Start dates: Every Monday, Academic Semester - 12, 16 or 20 weeks; Academic Year - 24, 36 or 48 weeks. Vacations permitted per ELC’s vacation policy.

ACADEMIC SEMESTER & YEAR SERVICES
► Possibility to incorporate Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL Preparation courses
► Regularly scheduled meetings with an ELC academic advisor
► Receive and build an academic portfolio binder including learning objectives, writing and work samples, language skill self-assessments, and study journal to track student progress throughout the program
► Add one-on-one lessons tailored to meet learning needs and goals
► Opportunity to participate in an academic skills elective class
► Free academic tutoring sessions
► Students may divide their studies between any of our three locations - Los Angeles, Boston or Santa Barbara

CREATE AN ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM BASED ON LEARNING NEEDS
Academic Year sample schedule (48 weeks):
16 weeks: General English and/or Test Preparation
2 weeks: Vacation
20 weeks: General English and/or Test Preparation
2 weeks: Vacation
12 weeks: General English and/or Test Preparation

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS PROGRAM
Average class size: 9-10 students 
Maximum: 12 students (14 during July and August)
Level requirements: To enter a university, students will need to acquire an advanced level of English while studying at ELC
Course options*: Any combination of Intensive 30, Intensive 24, Cambridge Preparation, IELTS Preparation or TOEFL Preparation courses
Number of lessons (per week): 24 or 30 lessons
Age: 16+ (high school graduate)
Start dates: Any Monday.

Start date depends on desired duration of study and university semester start date.

UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS SERVICES
► Pre-departure university admissions letter of acceptance
► Students receive individual counseling from a designated ELC academic advisor, the advisor will help students apply and gain admission to the university of their choice
► Direct-entry conditional acceptance (applicable to ELC’s university network) allow students to enter the university without a TOEFL or IELTS score
► Opportunity to participate in an academic skills elective class
► Receive and build an academic portfolio binder
► University tours
► On-campus meetings with university recruitment counselors
► University information workshops hosted by ELC

50 minutes per lesson
Maximum class size: 5 students 

Level requirement: Intermediate to proficiency
Course options: ELC Boston offers group instruction for one two-week session in July. All Centers offer year-round individual instruction
Number of lessons (per week): 35 or 20 lessons
Age: Minimum of 25 years old or by approval of the Director
Start dates: Set date for one two-week session in July (group), Every Monday (individual)

BENEFITS OF BUSINESS ENGLISH AT ELC
► Pre-course Needs Assessment
► Personal Attention
► Contemporary, Comprehensive Curriculum
► Small Class Size
► Qualified Instructors
► Presentation Practice
► Flexibility and Variety
► Business English Student Calendar
► Ideal Location
► Business English Lounge
► Daily Comforts
► Lunch with Teachers and Staff

BUSINESS ENGLISH AT ELC BOSTON

Our Great Location ELC Boston is located in Beacon Hill, an upscale neighborhood in the heart of downtown Boston.

Our Business English Teachers:
► Native speakers
► Highly experienced in TEFL
► University degrees
► Comprehensive business experience
► Advanced business degrees

Strong Academics:
► Dynamic and comprehensive curriculum
► Small class size
► High level of personal attention
► Teacher mentorship

Exclusive Extras:
► Executive center including conference rooms and business lounge
► English for Specific Purposes are available for private or closed group instruction
► Individual customizable Business English Courses available

Students who prefer individual instruction can focus on General English, Test Preparation or English for Specific Purposes with an instructor who specializes in their desired area of expertise.

50 minutes per lesson
Maximum class size: 1*
* Semi-private lessons are also available 
Level requirement: Low beginner to proficiency
Course options: All Centers - offer year-round individual instruction in General English, Test Preparation and English for Specific Purposes
Number of lessons (per week): 10 or 20 lessons
Age: All ages
Start dates: Any Monday

GENERAL ENGLISH
► Grammar
► Communication Skills
► Reading and Writing
► Pronunciation
► Academic Skills

BUSINESS ENGLISH
► Accounting
► Finance
► Management
► Marketing
► Human Resources
► Sales

TEST PREPARATION
► Cambridge
► IELTS
► TOEFL
► SAT
► GRE
► GMAT
► LSAT

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
► Business
► Hospitality & Tourism
► Marketing
► Journalism
► Law
► IT
► Medicine
► Science

BENEFITS OF INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION
► EXPERIENCE
For 41 years ELC has worked with well-known organizations to enhance their employees’ English skills
► PERSONAL ATTENTION
ELC assesses our clients‘ learning needs prior to developing their program and offer one-on-one and small group instruction
► SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION
ELC can customize individual or group instruction so that every client reaches their learning goals
► FLEXIBILITY
The program can be designed to accommodate the date, time and location that is most convenient for you

At ELC, we value the lessons learned both in and out of the classrooms. We offer our students the opportunity to learn through fun and engaging activities that improve their English, strengthen their abilities in specialized areas of interest and leave them with unforgettable experiences.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSE + YOUR ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
Activities are based on a two-week program

English Plus Surfing
► 8 hours of surf instruction
► Transportation to local beaches
► Free use of surfboard and wetsuit


English Plus Hollywood (maximum of two weeks)
► 1 major studio tour
► 1 Mt. Hollywood hike
► 1 guided tour of Hollywood
► 1 guided tour of movie stars’ neighborhoods

English Plus Filmmaking
► 20 one-to-one lessons with a film professional
► Use of professional film equipment
► Full rights to your finished film

English Plus Photography (maximum of two weeks)
► Several guided tours of museums, historical neighborhoods and major landmarks
► 1 two-hour photo review session
► Apple photo book with your finished images

English Plus Yoga
► Unlimited number of group yoga lessons
► Consultation with yoga advisor and yoga studio tour
► Yoga mat, bag, water-bottle and towel

English Plus Dance
► Daily group dance classes (Mon-Fri)
► Unlimited participation in community dances

English Plus Music
► 4 specialized English lessons
► 4 one-hour lessons of instrument instruction
► 4 live music performances

English Plus Tennis
► 6 one-hour private tennis lessons
► Racquet and balls provided for lessons
► Additional access to court time
Tennis shoes are required and can be rented

Live like an American university student while studying on the worldfamous UCLA campus. Students will enjoy on-campus dormitory accommodations and state-of-the-art campus facilities.

50 minutes per lesson
9-10 students average class size
Maximum 12 students (14 during July and August)
All levels: Low beginner to proficiency (12 levels including beginner, intermediate,
advanced and proficiency)
Course options: General English Courses, TOEFL or IELTS Preparation courses, English Plus Programs
Number of lessons (per week): 30, 24, or 20 lessons
Age: Minimum of 17 years old
Start dates: Every week, available July and August

Program includes:
► Single or double room options
► Breakfast and dinner daily
► Use of campus facilities
► Optional activities and excursions

The ELC Summer Campus Program at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) gives students the opportunity to live on a beautiful American university campus while they study English with ELC. Students attend ELC classes on the UCLA campus located just a 10-minute walk from their dormitory. Students live in a dormitory on the UCLA campus and have free access to many of the UCLA facilities including the John Wooden Center’s fitness center, Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, racquetball and tennis courts, and swimming pools. Students may also visit the Ackerman Food Court and Arcade and the UCLA Student Bookstore. Students also have access to the UCLA libraries.

 

ELC is happy to welcome young learners to our Junior Programs during the winter and summer months. These all-inclusive programs give young learners the opportunity to engage in classes and activities that are fun as well as educationally and culturally enriching.


FAMILY PROGRAM
ELC welcomes families during winter and summer. ELC’s experienced staff will use their expertise to put together the most suitable package for your family including course, accommodation and activities. A dedicated ELC staff member is available to plan exciting family outings and trips.