地址:
110 West A Street, Suite 275 San Diego, CA 92101
電話:
(619) 233-5433
Center Information
ELS/San Diego地處南加州海岸，位於聖地牙哥(San Diego)市中心的娛樂與購物區。許多學生喜歡在平日到海灘、世界聞名的聖地牙哥動物園(San Diego Zoo)、海洋世界(Sea World®)及墨西哥遊覽。或是利用週末去鄰近的洛杉磯遊迪士尼樂園(Disneyland®), 環球影城(Universal Studios®)及好萊塢(Hollywood)，或是去拉斯維加斯。聖地牙哥氣候宜人，被許多人認為是全美最佳城市。聖地牙哥這個加州的第二大城，是一個充滿小鎮魅力的大都會。
課程
Cost Per Session:
$1,575.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 08, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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ELS密集英語課程是我們最受歡迎的課程。本課程可以大幅提昇您的英語技巧與流利的程度，為您進入美國大學學習做好充分的準備。600多所的大專院校及職業學校接受完成ELS高級密集英語課程的學生即達到入學的英語要求。
Cost Per Session:
$1,645.00
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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COMING IN 2011
Studying at a college or university in the US is extremely challenging and requires a high level of English proficiency. The ELS English for Academic Purposes program gives you the opportunity to focus on the academic skills you will need to succeed in your pursuit of higher education.
Cost Per Session:
$1,595.00
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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COMING IN 2011
The ELS General English program gives you the opportunity to improve your English by focusing on the skills you will need to communicate well in everyday business and social settings. The four morning classes focus on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills necessary to communicate effectively in English. The two afternoon Skills Enhancement Classes let you apply what you learn in the morning in a communicative and natural context. You have the opportunity to learn more about American culture, improve your vocabulary and use of idioms and conduct meaningful and productive conversations.
Cost Per Session:
$1,210.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 08, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
Show Description
對於希望在學習英語的同時也有時間參觀當地城市和名勝的學生而言，ELS 半密集課程將是理想選擇。學生們上午上課，下午休息則可以去各處遊歷。
Cost Per Session:
$1,770.00
開課日期:
Click here for all dates
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ELS 開發了一套為期 12 週的完整 TOEFL® iBT 準備課程，提供您成功應試所需的充分準備和信心！
全新設計，以網際網路為基礎的 TOEFL® iBT 考試要求學生們回答與聽、說、讀、寫相關的問題 — 這不僅能測驗出您的知識水準，也考驗您自我表達與運用所學知識的能力。透過參加該準備課程，您可以練習您的整體閱讀和聽力，提高您的寫作和口語水準，並學到一些應試技巧。
Cost Per Session:
$1,150.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 08, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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如果您想藉在美國短期渡假時能穿插一些英語課程，我們的美國遊學課程必會是您絕佳的選擇。早上學習英文，下午則能利用參觀當地名勝景點時練習英語。
Cost Per Session:
$5,195.00
開課日期 2010:
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 13
開課日期 2011:
January 10, February 07, March 07, April 04, May 02, May 31, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12
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企業主管英語課程是專為希望將一般性的英語學習與特定職業的溝通訓練融會貫通的新進和中階企業主管與專業人員所開設。企業主管英語課程的內容包括每天三堂（每堂 50 分鐘）互動團體課與三堂（每堂 50 分鐘）個人化的一對一教學。本課程的學習時間可以是兩週或四週，可以自密集英語課程全年 26 個開課日中的任何一個日期開始上課。
Cost Per Session:
$7,050.00
開課日期:
Every Monday
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ELS 超密集英語課程是您提升英語熟練程度的最快速方法。本課程將一對一的教學方式和專門針對參與者需求而設計的課程高度緊密地結合在一起。各種課程均根據參與者的英語能力、期望的語言用途和結果以及可供使用的學習時間單獨精心設計。本課程可以從任何一個週一開始學習，學習時間可以是一至四週，或更長時間。 20、30 或 45 堂（每堂 50 分鐘）超密集英語課程，週一至週五上課，每週分鐘的個別英語課程。ELS 將協助學生住宿的安排。
Cost Per Session:
$5,125.00
開課日期:
Every Monday
Show Description
對於工作繁忙、希望在一週時間內獲得英語學習最大成果的企業主管而言，超密集加強課程是他們的最佳選擇。本課程的要求非常嚴格，每週 70 堂（每堂 50 分鐘）的英語課程，將課堂教學與課外文化活動結合在一起，通常自週一至週日都有上課。對於準備在美國進行重要的商務演講或會談的人士而言，超密集加強課程是他們的理想選擇。由於本課程的學習進度密集，我們強烈推薦至少具有中級英語程度的人士參與本課程。ELS 將協助學生住宿的安排助。
Additional Learning Opportunities
American Conversation Partnerships
Interested in after-class conversation and friendship with an American student? Inquire after your arrival and we can arrange time with a native speaker.
Contact America! Program
Through regularly organized activities you can practice English both in and out of the classroom with native guest speakers or American students discussing various topics.
Volunteerism Experience
ELS Language Centers offers a unique opportunity for full-time students who wish to participate in volunteer experiences at public and private, national and local organizations that provide services to adults, youth, children, elderly, handicapped and needy, or services protecting and improving the environment. Students who complete this experience will receive a certificate, which recognizes their participation.
TOEFL Testing Center
In addition to our academic TOEFL Prep Program, we offer the TOEFL exam on-site. For more information on the TOEFL test click here
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Center Staff
Vince Burns
Center Director: Vince began working with international students in 1977. He has an MA in College Student Personnel Administration from Bowling Green State University. He worked for the ELS franchise in Taiwan from 1982 to 1988, as a teacher, Assistant Academic Director and as the Academic Director. He has been with ELS San Diego as Center Director since 1992. He also served ELS as a Regional Director from 1998 to 2000. In addition to his Center Director responsibilities, Vince has been the Director of Franchise Operations for the International Division of ELS since 2004. In that role, he has completed 29 inspection visits of ELS Centers in China, Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Panama, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Vince, Shu-fun, his wife of 27 years, and their 2 grown children have all studied abroad and speak a second language.
Jim Scofield
Academic Director: Jim has been an ESL teacher and/or administrator since 1974. He has a BA in Linguistics from the University of Kansas and an M.Ed.in Education from San Diego State University. He has served as an officer for professional organizations TESOL, CATESOL, and NAFSA and has given 40 conference presentations. He is a site reviewer of ESL programs for CEA, the Commission on English Language Accreditation, and serves as Webmaster for the Intensive English Programs Interest Section of TESOL (www.iep-is.org). Jim has been working for ELS San Diego for more than 30 years and has been the Academic Director since 1980.
Christine Benkner
Registrar: Christine handles all the Center bookkeeping and is also an experienced and well-qualified English teacher. Christine, a native San Diegan, has a BA in Speech Communication from San Diego State University, an M.Ed in TESOL from Temple University Japan and a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in English. She taught English in Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in the JET Program from 1998-2001. Christine began working for ELS in 2005. She's fluent in Japanese and just gave birth to her first child, a beautiful daughter named Sarah.
Derek Grotzinger
Student Advisor: Derek also served as the student advisor for ELS Seattle. He has enjoyed working in two different cities, experiencing life in both cities and sharing those experiences with students and showing them around. One of the best experiences of Derek’s life was studying abroad in Australia. He made lifelong friends and experienced things he will never forget and decided he wanted to take a job where he could help other people have those kinds of experiences. That’s why he loves working at ELS. One of Derek’s passions is traveling. He has been to over 20 countries and loves experiencing new cultures and trying new things. He learns something new from the students every day about their cultures. Derek is always looking to try new things, and the students at ELS keep him busy coming up with new things they want to experience.
Gabriella Archambeau
Instructor: Gabriella has been teaching at ELS since 1996. She is an accomplished instructor whose personal philosophy is to allow her students to learn as much as possible in a relaxed, enthusiastic and creative atmosphere. Recently, Gabriella set up and coordinated 2 new programs for the Center – Volunteer and Conversation Partner programs. Both are designed to get the students more involved with the community and offer a unique way for students to practice their English. Gabriella has also taught drama and creative writing classes and directed children’s productions in San Diego and Boston. She earned her degree and teaching credential in English Literature and Theatre Education in Boston. Gabriella’s current interests include playing the piano, bicycling, ethnic cooking and writing. She looks forward to traveling abroad, especially to Italy were both sets of her grandparents were born.
Marian Hart
Instructor: Marian holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University, and has been teaching English since 2004. In addition to teaching at ELS San Diego, she has also taught at ELS Bristol in Rhode Island, and Georgia State University. She enjoys helping students gain success and confidence in English, and she believes everyone can improve their vocabulary by reading books for fun. Come to ELS San Diego, and Marian will help you find ways to be more successful in English, too.
Jim Revak
Instructor: Jim has been with ELS since 2005 and has taught English and public speaking since 1994. He holds the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults and has been certified as a TOEFL iBT instructor by the Educational Testing Service. He holds the Toastmaster Gold designation for public speaking from Toastmasters International. Jim has previously worked as a marketing research consultant and holds a master's degree in marketing from San Diego State University. In addition, he has taught music appreciation for the San Diego Opera and has a bachelor’s degree in music from Rutgers University.
Kristin Young
Kristin started teaching English at 19, while still a college student. Since then, she has completed her degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in Spanish, and has finished her Master’s degree in Special Education, with an emphasis on bilingual strategies. She also has an applied linguistics certificate from San Diego State University and spent a year teaching English in Taiwan. Kristen has a border collie named Woogie and loves cooking, eating, movies, books and roller coasters.