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What better place to learn the beautiful romance language of French than in the second largest primarily French-speaking city in the world after Paris? Whether you are ordering the local favorite, poutine, in a restaurant or shopping at Atwater Market, Montreal offers plenty of opportunities for French language practice. After an assessment is administered on the first day, you will be grouped with other students according to your appropriate level. Attention will be given to grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing with the ultimate goal of enhancing your verbal skills. As the French language is spoken on five continents, this will become a universally accepted skill for your future career or educational directions. We don’t just want you to know Français; we want you to be able to use it!

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Choose one or both of these classes:

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASS is designed to increase your overall fluency through real experiences with North American culture. Improve your vocabulary and pronunciation, review proper grammatical structures, and practice your writing skills.

TOEFL PREPARATION CLASS is designed for non-native English-speaking students interested in attending an English-speaking college or university and to help prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Our instructors guide you and offer you test-taking strategies, help you familiarize yourself with the test, and allow you to practice all sections of the exam.

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Choose one of the most beloved cities in Spain to improve your Spanish this summer. Barcelona is a sophisticated, vibrant city with unique architecture and the charm of a Mediterranean beach town. Spanish Language is one of the most popular major course choices. The main objective of this program is to improve your Spanish communication skills. Emphasis is on the development of both conversational and written skills. You’ll leave Barcelona and your unforgettable summer feeling more independent and better prepared for college while making great friends, seeing incredible sites and having improved your Spanish along the way.

Trip Summary

Choose one or both of these classes:

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASS is designed to increase your overall fluency through real experiences with American culture. Improve your vocabulary and pronunciation, review proper grammatical structures, and practice your writing skills.

TOEFL PREPARATION CLASS is designed for non-native English-speaking students interested in attending an English-speaking college or university and to help prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Our instructors guide you and offer you test-taking strategies, help you familiarize yourself with the test, and allow you to practice all sections of the exam.

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UCLA Summer Program for Students

Come experience a world-class college stay at UCLA and get a sneak peek at college life! Explore your personal interests with your choice of one morning course and one afternoon course or a full-day track option. With this summer program for high school students, take advantage of the incredible athletic facilities and discover the collegiate energy of the Westwood Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. Follow the stars at Universal Studios and CityWalk. Check out Hollywood & Highland, the Original Farmers Market, ride the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier and laugh it up at Disneyland. Soak up the sun, fun and real characters at Venice and Santa Monica Beaches. Enjoy your final week visiting prestigious Boston area colleges and universities and having a blast doing it!

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Come experience a world-class college stay at UCLA and get a sneak peek at college life! Explore your personal interests with your choice of one morning course and one afternoon course or a full-day track option. With this summer program for high school students, take advantage of the incredible athletic facilities and discover the collegiate energy of the Westwood Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. Follow the stars at Universal Studios and CityWalk. Check out Hollywood & Highland, the Original Farmers Market, ride the Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier and laugh it up at Disneyland. Soak up the sun, fun and real characters at Venice and Santa Monica Beaches. Cap it off with a final week in Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

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Study and live this summer in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Florence, Italy. Filled with amazing art, world-class restaurants and breathtaking scenery, Florence is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance. During your morning course, choose to learn Italian, create a digital photo portfolio, cook like an Italian chef or become next season’s Versace. Our afternoon Florence activity highlights enable you to discover the workplaces of famous artisans, visit the workshop of a leather designer and appreciate the role of food in Italian culture. Florence has changed very little from its inception; it is a small, largely pedestrian city, overflowing with culture, making it one of the preeminent destinations for study abroad. This program prepares you for the academic and personal challenges that come with entering college. Enjoy a grand finale on the Amalfi Coast and Rome. When the four weeks are over, we promise that you will never want to leave!

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Improve your Italian while living in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Florence, Italy. Develop conversation, reading and writing skills. Equal focus will be given to grammatical structures, vocabulary and conversation skills. Students will develop a vocabulary that will enable them to engage in simple, but useful, everyday conversations, thus enhancing and supporting their Italian experience. Our Cultural Workshops enable you to discover the workplaces of famous artisans, learn about designers in the Italian fashion industry and appreciate the role of food in Italian culture. Live like a Medici in our private residence, located steps away from the Duomo. The city of Florence itself has changed very little from its inception; it is a small, largely pedestrian city, overflowing with culture, making it one of the preeminent destinations for students to study abroad. When the four-week program is over, we promise that you will never want to leave!