Get the most out of your time in the United States by improving your English skills! Learn about American accents, cultural traditions, and travel tips - all while exploring the sights and history of a major U.S. city! Learn to speak like a local using American expressions and idioms. Practice your listening and speaking skills with exciting classroom discussions, workshops, and excursions and strengthen your reading and writing skills with written assignments.

Learning about culture shock stages and self care practices will help you overcome the struggles of living in a new country. Developing your fluency and confidence will help you express yourself, so that you can more easily connect with your host family and local community. 

This course is offered at two levels: Intermediate or Advanced. Click here to see which is right for you! Before the course begins, you will also get a link to complete an English Placement test, which will help us determine if the level you signed up for best suits your language learning needs. 

Available In:
 

• New York City: Practice your skills in the heart of it all! Use your English to navigate a diverse city full of different cultures and languages. (36 hours / 3 credits)
   

• San Diego: Learn about American culture from our expert instructors and enjoy the laid back beach culture. (72 hours / 6 credits)
   

• Online: Learn about concepts related to the au pair experience in the US. This advanced level course is open enrollment & self-paced. Start any time! (36 hours/3 credits)