Learn English While On Vacation to Enrich Your American Holiday!
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About the American Explorer Program
ELS's American Explorer Program will enhance your American travel experience with morning English classes designed to help you learn English while on vacation. Enjoy English lessons focused on improving your oral communication, vocabulary, and structure, and build confidence in your listening and speaking abilities.
With your afternoons free, you'll be able to create your own unique English language and cultural immersion experience in the USA—practice your English language skills with Americans as you explore the local sights and attractions in your study city.
Choose the American Explorer Program if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, vacation English learning experience in the United States.
The American Explorer Programis for you if:
You want to study English while on vacation at a quality English language school with over 60 years of experience teaching English at amazing destinations in the USA.
You want to enjoy free time outside of class to explore the United States and practice your English skills with locals.
You want the experience of learning English conversation on a US university or college campus
You only have time for a short-term English learning holiday in the USA (this program is available for 12 weeks maximum)
American Explorer Program at a Glance
15 Lessons
Number of Lessons Per Week
(1 lesson = 50 minutes)
1 - 12 Weeks
Program Length
15 students per class
Average Class Size
12 levels from Beginner (101) to Masters (112)
English Levels Available
Listening, speaking & oral communication
English Learning Focus
Any Monday*
Start Dates
This program is not 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.
American Explorer Program Sample Schedule
Students enjoy three 50-minute lessons each morning, Monday to Friday, for a total of 15 lessons per week. Schedule is a sample only and may vary depending on your level and location.
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* OR Language Technology Center
INTERMEDIATE (104 - 106)
8:30 - 9:20 AM
Skills Enhancement Class* OR Language Technology Center
9:30 - 10:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
10:30 - 11:20 AM
Structure and Speaking Practice
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* OR Language Technology Center
MASTERS (110 - 112)
8:30 - 9:20 AM
Language Studies
9:30 - 10:20 AM
Language Studies
10:30 - 11:20 AM
Skills Enhancement Class* OR Language Technology Center
*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 American Explorer Program
The American Explorer Program is designed to improve your conversational English skills so that you can have an amazing cultural and English language immersion vacation experience in the USA. To help you achieve this, your classes will focus on oral communication, vocabulary, and structure.
In your free time, you can put your learning into practice by joining ELS activities or exploring local sights and attractions on your own or with new international friends. We encourage you to interact and engage with the people you meet along the way. Whether it is in restaurants, shops, sightseeing or just walking around, try to practice English with native speakers in real situations. This will help you learn English quickly and gain confidence when speaking to others.
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 American Explorer Program is available at all of our English school locations across the USA. Choose your city to create your unique USA vacation 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-MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
The American Explorer Program Starts at Just
The American Explorer 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!
