Conversation Plus

Conversation Plus

Who should take this course?

This program will help you improve your fluency and conversational ability in English. You will participate in organized recreational and social activities while you learn. For a less intensive conversation program, try our Conversation Program.

All levels of English proficiency.

2009 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):

  • Jun 29 - Jul 24
  • Aug 3 - 28
  • Aug 31 - Sep 25
  • Sep 28 - Oct 23
  • Oct 26 - Nov 20

2010 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):

  • Jan 11 - Feb 5
  • Feb 8 - Mar 5
  • Mar 8 - Apr 2
  • Apr 5 - 30
  • May 3 - 28
  • Jun 1 - 25
  • Jun 28 - July 23
  • Aug 2 - 27
  • Aug 30 - Sept 24
  • Sept 27 - Oct 22
  • Oct 25 - Nov 19
  • Nov 22 - Dec 17

Program Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 20 hours per week
  • Schedule varies depending on English level

What this course includes:

Conversation Plus emphasizes the study of American culture and lifestyle while you improve your fluency in English. Classes include daily practice in speaking, listening, and reading with limited time spent on grammar. For 4 hours each week, all students interact with native English speakers (mostly UC San Diego students) who are trained Conversation Leaders. Students also meet and interact with invited guest speakers. Guest speakers in the past have included a journalist, a border patrol officer, a lawyer, and a professional baseball player. Field trips are integrated into the language-learning curriculum.

Cost (In U.S. Dollars):

Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable)
Tuition 2009/2010: $1,700
Materials Packet Fee: $20 per session
Additional Books: Approximately $175
Student Services Fee: $125