Short-term English courses in Pennsylvania

The Vacation English program will provide students with the opportunity to explore in and around the Los Angeles area while helping improve confidence in using English in everyday situations. Based on Language Systems’s popular intensive ESL program, the Vacation English program focuses on listening, speaking, grammar and reading skills, but it has less rigorous academic requirements, helping students improve while having enough time to explore popular nearby tourist sites.

The ELS Semi-Intensive English Program is designed for students who want to learn the language while also having time to visit local attractions. There are 20 morning lessons per week.

The Intensive English curriculum is designed for students who want to learn the language as quickly as possible within a short period of time. There are 30 morning and afternoon lessons per week.

Program Combination Option 2 combines the ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program with the Conversation Management & Accent Reduction (CMAR) class. In the CMAR class, you will work on pronunciation and reduce your accent to develop better English conversation skills.

Program Combination Option 1 is a combination of morning and afternoon programs. For example, you can study ESL in the morning and conversation or test preparation in the afternoon.

The Conversation Program is designed to improve your pronunciation, idiom usage, and fluency skills. You will be able to practice and use the skills necessary for real-world situations in English.

The ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program combines three classes: Listening & Speaking, Reading & Vocabulary, and Grammar & Writing with three different teachers. Because we have 7 levels in the The ESL Levels 1 - 7 Program, you will be placed in the most suitable level for you.

The American Explorer Program at ELS Language Centers is designed for students wishing to include some English lessons in their short stay. Students receive 15 weekly lessons of morning instruction, and will have the afternoon free to explore the surrounding area.

The TOEFL iBT® class prepares students for the TOEFL iBT test by presenting and practicing strategies to help them improve their reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking and writing skills. In addition, students are given practice in critical thinking and note taking skills.

The TOEIC® preparation program has a unique 10-day system that covers all 7 parts of the TOEIC listening and reading, plus the new speaking and writing sections of the test. You will have a practice TOEIC test every two weeks to get an idea of your TOEIC score.

The Business English Program consists of three classes: Business Communications, Business Theory & Meetings, and Business Practice. This course will prepare you for all aspects of the business world, from presentations to PowerPoint, negotiating to socializing, and phone skills to letter-writing.