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English is the language of the modern world, spoken by millions of people in education, business, and every field of cultural and international relations.
It is also the language of the future. As technology advances, international communication becomes even more important - led by the culture and "know-how" of the United States. America, therefore, is the place in which to learn.
That's why Anglo-Continental teaches English in America - to give its students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their academic and professional lives.
Knowledge and skills alone, of course, are not enough. To communicate successfully we need to know the country and its people - their life, their culture and their ways; to talk with them, see how they think and work and spend their leisure time. Speak with the confidence that comes from real experience.
Anglo-Continental offers you this opportunity, and more, at its centers in the USA.
Our Qualifications
Anglo-Continental is uniquely qualified to teach English. Since 1950 more than 300,000 students from all parts of the world - and of every age, race, creed and walk of life - have attended our courses in England and the United States. Our expertise and our methodology are well established and well known.
Our schools were among the first to obtain government recognition in Britain, and they are officially accredited in both countries. Our year-round centers in the USA are regularly inspected and approved by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training - your assurance of the highest standards.
Our Methods
Our long experience also includes many years as officially appointed teacher-trainers - giving native English-speaking teachers the skills and qualifications they need to teach the language in our own and other schools. In this way, Anglo-Continental's courses stay one step ahead.
Our advanced teaching methodology is the product of this experience, our constant research and development, and our continuous study of the latest methods and techniques. Our approach is centered on our students - their needs, their interests and their enjoyment of their work - and so we offer lively participation and interaction in a wide spectrum of learning activities in the context of American life.
From Coast to Coast
As an Anglo-Continental student you will have real advantages. Our centers, near Los Angeles on the West coast and New York and Boston on the East, provide first-class courses in ideal conditions.
They are provided on prestigious college and university campuses where you can meet and mix with American students. You can study in two or even three of our centers during your stay, seeing America from coast to coast. And whichever alternative you choose, the quality of the teaching and the organization of your program will be of the highest level.
Your Choice of Courses
All our centers in the USA offer the same high standard of teaching designed to develop your command of English quickly and enjoyably. Our courses enable you to understand and communicate in every situation - social, academic or professional - in the language of modern America.
Intensive Courses Our Intensive Courses, with a choice of 24 or 30 lessons per week, are based on the rapid development of the essential skills of listening and understanding, speaking reading and writing - with the emphasis on effective oral communication. Offered at all levels from Beginner to Advanced, they are lively, varied, and structured to enable you to develop your command of the language at the best possible speed.
Business English The Business English Course, with a minimum entry level of Low Intermediate, is designed for management, administrative and secretarial staff, marketing personnel, and students and trainees in every field of industry and commerce.
It consists of 24 lessons of Intensive English Language Training per week, supplemented by 6 lessons per week in the essential language of business organization and methods, commercial correspondence, meetings and negotiation and modern business practice.
TOEFL Course TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, is an essential qualification for entry to universities and colleges in the United States. It is also highly valued in every field of industry, commerce and academic life. If your English is at an Intermediate level or above, our TOEFL Course is the essential step towards the test result you need.
The TOEFL Course consists of 24 lessons of intensive English language training per week and 6 lessons per week devoted to the instruction and practice required to bring your skills up to the high level of the test.
Vacation Courses The Vacation Courses, offered at every level from Beginner to Advanced throughout the summer, have the same sound academic structure as the Intensive Courses, but allow you additional free time to take advantage of our sports and leisure activities to achieve the perfect blend of study and recreation.
Special Courses In addition to the scheduled courses at our year-round centers, special programs are designed by arrangement to meet the needs of schools, universities and industrial, commercial and government organizations which require specific language training for groups. They may include any required element of specialized English for academic or professional purposes. Detailed proposals are prepared on request.
Your Program of Studies
Your First Day
Whichever course you choose, your program will begin with a diagnostic test of English structure, vocabulary and usage and reading and listening comprehension. Its purpose is to enable us to establish your standard of English and place you in a study group at the right level for you. From then on your progress will be carefully monitored and your level regularly reviewed during your course.
Your level
Your level of English will be assessed by the Anglo-Continental 14-point scale:
Whatever your level - whether you are a complete Beginner or have an Advanced command of the language - you will find the right course at the Center of your choice.
Your Introduction
After your test we will take you on a tour of the campus and show you the extensive educational, sports and leisure facilities that are available to you. You will also attend an orientation meeting where you will be given all the information you will need about your course, your classes, and the interesting activities in which you can participate outside the classroom. Then you will be able to relax and settle in with your new friends.
Your lessons - each of 45 minutes duration - will commence on the following day.
Your Teachers
In addition to their high academic qualifications, your teachers will be selected for the quality of their command of English and for their experience and skill in teaching it to others. Equally important will be their enthusiasm for their profession - their friendly, helpful approach and their care and concern for their students' needs.
They will help and guide you in every aspect of your course, and they will take a personal interest in your success.
Your Lessons
Your lessons are designed to enable you to make the fastest progress you can achieve - with a wide variety of methods and activities to make them interesting and enjoyable. Your existing knowledge will be consolidated, and new language will be presented and practiced in a lively and stimulating way.
You will learn the language in the context of American academic life. And all your skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - will be developed systematically and enjoyably, with the emphasis on easy, instinctive communication.
Your personal class teacher will use the latest methods and materials to develop your power to speak and understand - and will coordinate your program with the other members of your teaching team. Your writing skills will be developed to whatever extent you need by homework and private study assignments. And inside and outside the classroom, English will be the only language you will use.
The Results you can achieve
When you go home at the end of your stay with us you will have gained a real insight into the life and culture which lie behind the language. You will have enjoyed new experiences and made new friends. Above all, you will have gained a new fluency and a new confidence in using English. You will have enhanced your prospects for the future.
The Proof of your Success
Provided that you complete your course satisfactorily, you will receive the prestigious Anglo-Continental Certificate of Studies at the end of your program.
In addition, if you take a TOEFL examination course, you should achieve the score you need - enabling you to apply for entry into an American college or university.
Whatever else you do, your new fluency in English will be evidence in itself.
Your Choice of Accommodations
When you live in Anglo-Continental accommodations you have many advantages: pleasant and relaxing surroundings; real opportunities to mix and make new friends; the availability of many facilities for leisure, sport and cultural activities. And if you need assistance or information, our staff will be there to help you.
Whether you choose accommodations on or off the campus, you are an honorary member of the College - free to share all the privileges and facilities which are available to American students. As a member of our lively international society you will be able to enjoy American college life to the full.
Residence on Campus
If you stay on campus, you will be accommodated in a residence hall within easy walking distance of the extensive teaching, leisure and sports facilities of the College. You will normally live in a double study bedroom with bathroom facilities adjoining or close by. A limited number of rooms are also available for single occupancy.
The campus accommodations are of the same standard as those typically provided for the American students: purpose-built two- or three-storey buildings with all the facilities you need - and the warm, friendly atmosphere of academic community life. And our Student Coordinators are always available to ensure your comfort and security.
Residence off Campus - Family (Homestay)
Our host families are selected with the greatest care to ensure that your stay in the USA is enjoyable and memorable. Staying with a family does not mean giving up your privacy. You have your own room where you can study or prepare for the next day undisturbed. At the same time you will have a unique opportunity to experience the everyday life of the Americans and gain an insight into their culture and their ways. We know you will feel at home with them and enjoy their hospitality.
Residence off Campus - Apartment (Los Angeles only)
Living in an apartment you can enjoy all the comforts of home. Each apartment has two or three study-bedrooms which are attractively furnished, a living area, bathroom, kitchen, tele-phone, television and air-conditioning. Located within easy walking distance of the campus and shops, the apartment complex is attractively landscaped and boasts a swimming pool and spa.
Residence off Campus - Hotel
At Anglo-Continental Los Angeles, off-campus accommodation is available throughout the year at the Claremont Inn and Conference Center, within walking distance of the campus.
The standard of the Claremont Inn's accommodations is unique among schools in the USA. It offers truly first-class facilities including a restaurant and a heated swimming pool. The superbly furnished rooms for double or single occupancy have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, color television and direct-dial telephones. In addition, there are shops, a post office and a dinner theater within the complex.
Meals
If your accommodation is on campus or in an apartment or hotel, all your meals are included in the fees and are normally taken in the College dining rooms on campus. They include breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday, and American brunch and evening meal on Saturday and Sunday.
If you choose family accommodation, breakfast and evening meal Monday to Friday and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are taken with the family. Lunch Monday to Friday may be purchased in the dining room or snack bars on the campus.
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Anglo-Continental USA 1050 North Mills Avenue Claremont, CA 91711 USA |
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