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English through American Culture (EAC)

Language Systems International - Orange County
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English through American Culture – Advanced 216 Hours per Term
(Prerequisite: eligibility for level 6 or above)

English through American Culture - Advanced consists of 3 classes: CMAR, CCC, FAC. This program is intended for advanced-level students who wish to focus on their ability to learn about American culture and converse in the English language. The individual courses present and reinforce everyday English skills, as opposed to the more academic English in the ESL program.

1st Class: Conversation Management and Accent Reduction (CMAR)
CMAR focuses on improving everyday, practical communication skills and practicing American English pronunciation in order to speak with confidence, clarity and effectiveness.

2nd Class: Cross-Cultural Communication (CCC)
The focus of CCC is on immersing the students in different “real life” situations in which they must communicate effectively. In this class, the students will act in a variety of contexts in order to learn how to deal with real situations in the English-speaking world, particularly with an American perspective. Students will do dialogues, improvisations, and acting in order to improve communication skills.

3rd Class: Focus on American Culture (FAC)
In FAC, students will study American short stories and articles to gain a uniquely American perspective on various issues and insights into American cultural norms. American English vocabulary from stories and articles will be used to discuss opinions on American culture and current issues in American society.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-50 weeks
Classes per week
18 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 06:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Orange County.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 30 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Orange County identifies itself by its county name rather than by a major city. There is no defined urban center to Orange County (A.K.A. "The O.C."), and it is almost uniformly suburban. It is a famous tourist destination and is home to such attractions as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm; it has sandy beaches for swimming and surfing, yacht harbors for sailing and pleasure boating, and extensive areas for parks and open space for golf, tennis, hiking, kayaking, cycling, skateboarding, and other outdoor recreation. The O.C. is also the center of Southern California's Tech Coast, with Irvine being the primary business hub.

There is one school break during the year:

Winter Break

Students at Language Systems enjoy a variety of activities such as making movies with our Film Group Project, going to our annual Beach, Luau, and Halloween parties, and competing in our Soccer, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, and Bowling Tournaments.

Year opened
1987
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

University partners

Orange County has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in USA. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

University of the West

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Language Systems International - Orange County varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 30.

Orange County teaches students from all over the world, including:

South Korea
37%
China
9%
Japan
8%
Taiwan
7%
Thailand
6%
Turkey
4%
Brazil
3%
Russia
1%
Spain
1%
Other
24%

School holidays

Orange County does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The Orange County Center is located in Placentia, Orange County. Placentia is known for its strong public safety and it is surrounded by educational and tourist areas in the nearby cities of Fullerton and Anaheim. Fullerton is home to several higher educational institutions such as California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and Fullerton College. Anaheim is the site of the Disneyland Resort, Angel Stadium of Anaheim (home to the MLB team Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) and Honda Center (home to the NHL team Anaheim Ducks). The center is a short distance from Brea Mall and The Outlets at Orange for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Beautiful beaches, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach are located in Orange County.

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"I like the home environment."

Diana Catalina Poveda Romero, student from Costa Rica

The advantage that the school is small; it’s the relationship that you have with the teachers and staff. Ty is an excellent manager, he was interesting about the social activities and how to help the students.

I will recommended this school.

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Duration of study
23 weeks
Date of study
1 May 2017 - 13 Oct 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Meet international cultures and experience the American way of life."

Sven Niklas Gülpen, student from Germany

Overall, my personal experience at LSI Orange County was very good.
My class was a small group of international students, mostly from Asia.
The atmosphere was very friendly all the time and I ran into a lot of new faces every day.
It's very easy to meet new people and start activities after school.
I had three different teachers and everyone was in his/her way, amazing.
They were very funny but still the teaching style was efficient.
The school offered many activities like a football tournament, a beach day, and meetings in the afternoon just for conversation about specific topics.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 May 2016 - 27 May 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was great! The best holidays I've ever had!"

Olga Goman

I took the classes of Grammar, Speaking, and Reading. Classes were very interesting. Teachers teach not as in Russian schools; it's not boring. Teachers even can show you the meaning of the word.
School isn't so far from the dorm, only a 15 minute walk. School has free wi-fi, a computer class, and even a kitchen where you can have lunch. School hosts some parties such as beach party or BBQ.
What about housing. If you stay at the dorm, you would have free wi-fi, your shared room for 2 persons, kitchen with all facilities, living room, and back yard. At the dorm, there is a swimming pool. Moreover, there are many cafes like In-n-Out, McDonalds, and Jack in Box. Also, there are markets where you can buy whatever you need.
I really like Orange County, it is very nice place.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
25 Jul 2013 - 29 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $100 when you register.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Orange County based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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