Course description
Course Overview includes:
• 30 lessons per week (6 lessons per day)
• Duration: 30 x 50 minutes (25 hours per week)
• 15 students max. per class
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–50 weeks
• Age 16+
The LSI Intensive 30 Course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The Intensive 30 Course concentrates on all the areas that students need to achieve a much greater fluency in a short period of time. This course is suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country.
The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of four lessons in communication skills, while the afternoon classes further intensify the tuition and consolidate what students have learnt through fluency practice and a comprehensive review of the culture and customs of their host country. For those studying English who work in business or are planning a career in business, we offer the LSI Modular English for Business Course, which can be incorporated into your Intensive 30 Course as an afternoon or morning option. Students may also follow examination preparation courses as part of this course.
Course topics
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, while in the other 2 lessons, they will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Students focus on special topics and classes in the afternoon. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying in the test-preparation and business classes.
Class schedule
Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
06 Jan 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 30 Jun 2025 and 29 Sep 2025
Classes per week
35 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 19 Jun 2025, 04 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
LSI San Diego does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class times
Morning session
09:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning session
11:10 AM - 12:50 PM
Afternoon session
01:50 PM - 02:55 PM
Afternoon session
03:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Lunch
12:50 PM - 01:50 PM
Break
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
All levels, beginner to advanced
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 San Diego.
Class size
| Average |
12 students |
| Maximum |
16 students |
Student age
| Age range |
16 years old and older |
| Average |
23 years old |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
