Shepherd University, Los Angeles:
Located just 10 minutes north of Downtown Los Angeles, Shepherd University's School of English as a Secondary Language (ESL) accepts and prepares students of all levels of English ability, no matter where they are from or where they have learned English in the past. Our ESL School is uniquely designed with field trips and courses that offer the vocabulary you need to express yourself and pursue your goals in any English speaking environment – technical, professional, industrial, social, and academic.
Beginner to Advanced Level English Language Programs:
Here, you learn the conversation, discussion, reading, writing, and presentation skills you need to pursue your personal and professional goals. Our dedication to community and personalized assessment methods help you learn without the anxiety and pressures of conventional grading. Our focus on student leadership skills helps you with what you need to excel in your chosen careers.
Our ESL program encompasses 4 comprehensive categories: Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening broken down into 5 levels:
- Beginner
- High Beginner
- Intermediate
- High Intermediate
- Advanced
In addition, Shepherd University offers three elective courses to help students focus on what they need to improve most to grow as an American English language learner:
- Conversation
- Speaking and Writing
- Learning at Your Own Pace (LYOP)