English Language Courses in Los Angeles, California

Wilshire Language School, Los Angeles:
Wilshire Language School in Koreatown, 3 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles, provides morning and evening English classes for beginner to advanced levels. Our students include international students who want to further their education in the U.S., and local students already living in the Los Angeles area who want to improve their English language skills. We also offer an American Culture program for social survival in California, and Current Global Affairs advanced conversation classes. All of our programs are 18 hours a week from Monday through Friday for 4 months, and are suitable for students preparing for upper level college and University study, for personal and career development, or for a smooth adjustment to life in the United States.

Morning & Evening ESL & American Culture Programs:

ESL I  (Level 1, Level 2):
- 4 month program, 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This course teaches the basics of writing and speaking. It emphasizes the importance of grammar use in speech. Although it mostly focuses on grammar, it also promotes the development of all language skills. Upon successful completion of this program, students will have a good command of the basic grammatical structures of the English language.
 
ESL II (Level 3, Level 4):
- 4 month program, 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This course is designed to improve fluency and free talking skills, based on the proper use of grammar. It introduces mistakes that E.S.L students often make so that they can develop their critical reading, writing and communication skills. The focus is on developing a language sense, a feeling for words that carries over into their daily use of English. As a result, student can say what they want to say and have it stay with them outside the classroom. Upon successful completion of this level, students will be able to use writing and reading skills for academic purposes. The students will also be able to write essays in the American style.  
 
ESL III (Level 5, Level 6):
- 4 month program, 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This course emphasizes interaction as a vital step in language acquisition. It motivates students to use the proper structures as they exchange real information about themselves and other topics. This course also uses movies to help students develop clarity of speech. Contemporary movies are used to teach colloquial speech in corresponding situations. Upon successful completion of this level, students will be able to conduct research and site information freely, read technical materials, give group presentations, write summary critiques, participate in debate and critical thinking skills.  

American Culture Program (Level 7):
- 4 month program, 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday
This class is designed to help understand why Americans do what they do in conjunction with language acquisition. The students will learn cultural nuances, taboos, and gestures that are very important for social survival in the U.S.

Current Global Affairs Program (Level 8):
- 4 month program, 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday
In this advanced conversation class, students analyze current global affairs through political, economic, and artistic lenses. Students explore topics from a variety of news sources (print and broadcast) and engage in debates about current issues. The goal of the course is for students to use research and critical thinking skills to develop and present strong arguments in an oral debate.