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Semi-Intensive English Program

Learn English Every Morning with Free Time to Explore the USA in the Afternoons!

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About the
Semi-Intensive English Program

ELS’s Semi-Intensive English Program allows you to combine the best of both worlds, English study and exploration. Enjoy four daily English lessons designed to quickly improve your English communication skills. Classes will focus on improving your oral communication, vocabulary, structure, with a secondary focus on reading and writing.

Classes takes place in the mornings, leaving your afternoons free for completing homework, participating in ELS activities, or exploring the sights and attractions in your local study city and practicing your English with local Americans. Choose the Semi-Intensive English program if you want to make English language development a priority while still leaving plenty of time for discovering local culture and activities.

The Semi-Intensive English Program
is for you if:

  • You want to improve your English communication skills for use in social settings at a quality English language school with over 60 years of experience teaching English in the USA.
  • You want to keep your afternoons free to explore the United States and practice your English skills with locals.
  • You want the experience of learning English on a US university or college campus.

Semi-Intensive English Program at a Glance

  • graduation
    20 Lessons

    Number of Lessons
    Per Week

    (1 lesson = 50 minutes)

  • appointment
    1+ Weeks
    Program Length
  • english-learning-focus
    Listening, speaking and oral communication

    English Learning Focus

    (reading & writing as a secondary focus)

  • levels
    12 levels from
    Beginner (101)
    to Masters (112)
    English Levels Available
  • class
    15 students
    per class
    Average Class Size
  • monday
    Any Monday*
    Start Dates
  • visa-requirement
    This program
    is eligible for
    a student (F-1) visa
    Visa Information

*Programs run in 4-week sessions and students can start on any Monday year-round (Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday). For the best experience we encourage students to start at the beginning of a session and not to start on week four of the session.

Semi-Intensive English Program Sample Schedule

Students enjoy four 50-minute lessons each morning, Monday to Friday, for a total of 20 lessons per week. Schedule is a sample only and may vary depending on your level and location.

Semi-Intensive-English-Beginner
Beginner
(101 - 103)
8:30 - 9:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
9:30 – 10:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Skills Enhancement Class*
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Language Technology Center
Semi-Intensive-English-Intermediate
INTERMEDIATE
(104 - 106)
8:30 - 9:20 AM
Language Technology Center
9:30 – 10:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Skills Enhancement Class*
Semi-Intensive-English-Advanced
ADVANCED
(107 - 109)
8:30 - 9:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
9:30 – 10:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Skills Enhancement Class*
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Language Technology Center
Semi-Intensive-English-Masters
MASTERS
(110 - 112)
8:30 - 9:20 AM
Language Studies
9:30 – 10:20 AM
Language Studies
10:30 – 11:20 AM
Language Technology Center
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Skills Enhancement Class*

*Skills Enhancement Classes may vary at each location. Examples of Skills Enhancement Classes include Communication Through Video, Conversation and Speaking Skills, Vocabulary Enrichment, Real World Listening, Idioms, and more.

Explore our English course descriptions to discover what you'll learn in the different ELS classes that make up your program.

What You Can Achieve
in the Semi-Intensive English Program

The Semi-Intensive English morning classes focus on the building blocks of English proficiency – you will combine classes like Structure and Speaking Practice or Language Studies, dynamic Skills Enhancement Classes (which may focus on a variety of specific skills and topics), and lessons in the Language Technology Center.

With the focus on these pillars of language, you will develop a real understanding of the applications of English in real life. Our goal is for you to not only build a foundational understanding of the English language, but to feel comfortable and confident using these English skills in both academic and social settings.

With classes taking place in the mornings, you’ll have ample free time to put your English skills into practice outside of class, through ELS activities, exploration with new friends and interactions with local Americans as you discover the unique sights and attractions of your US study city.

Your language progression will depend on your personal commitment and the length of time you study. Each ELS level is 4 weeks. All students will receive a certificate of completion at the end of their studies.

Where this Program is Offered

The Semi-Intensive English Program is available at all of our ELS English school locations across the USA. Choose your city to create your unique USA English study experience:

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CINCINNATI, OHIO
CLEVELAND, OHIO
HOUSTON, TEXAS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
SAN FRANCISCO NORTH BAY, CALIFORNIA
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

The Semi-Intensive English Program Starts at Just


The Semi-Intensive English Program offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn English while experiencing the best that the USA has to offer. If you’re looking for a rewarding study travel adventure, this program is for you!

$375 USD
per Week!