Conversation English

International Education Programs at University of California offers classes in conversation English to international students interested in immersing themselves in American culture while honing their English-speaking skills. Students who do not have a lot of time to travel can take advantage of IEP’s 3-week Conversation and American Culture Program. Students spend 15 hours each week learning about American idioms, American culture and the functions of American English. They hone their listening and speaking skills by using the Computer Assisted Language Learning in IEP’s computer lab and participating in our Conversation Partners Program, where they are introduced to American students who help them practice.

IEP at University of California, Riverside is located in Riverside California, just a couple of hours away from the beaches, mountains and deserts of Southern California. Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange County are about 90 minutes from the campus. IEP at University of California, Riverside also arranges day and weekend trips for our international students to famous destinations such as Disneyland, Hollywood and San Diego’s SeaWorld. In addition, IEP also provides housing for our short-term students. Housing arrangements include the options of staying with a host American family or living on campus in one of IEP’s residential dorms or apartments.

Many international students want to improve their conversation English.
Two of our programs are specifically designed to help students improve their conversational skills in English. The Conversation and American Culture program is ideal for those who would like to study English in the United States, but who have limited time. The program is three weeks long. Students have classes 15 hours each week, plus an additional five hours of language lab. There is no minimum language requirement for this program, and students may come on a visitor visa.

Our Improving Oral Fluency (IOF) program is another program designed specifically for students who want to improve their speaking skills. This program is an intensive program and students must already be at the advanced level to join. Students study 24 hours per week and take classes in: oral skills development, pronunciation, and grammar for oral fluency. Students in the IOF program also choose one elective class. Choices include: American idioms, advanced vocabulary, public speaking and GRE/GMT preparation. Both of these programs are excellent choices for English students

Years of Experience - English as a Second Language (ESL) and Professional Programs
Offering classes since 1975, International Education Programs (IEP) continually develops its curriculum to provide you with the best learning experience on English course in USA. Each program is constantly tested, evaluated and updated. The success of thousands of our graduated students is the best guarantee of your success.

Professional and Experienced Teaching Staff
IEP teachers are competent, friendly and dedicated professionals. They have extensive experience in teaching international students, and many of them have lived abroad. They understand different cultures and create an atmosphere in which you learn quickly and comfortably.

Year-Round Programs
Our programs are offered on a year-round basis, so you may choose to begin your studies when it is most convenient for you. We have Intensive and Conversation English Programs. The duration varies from two weeks to one year in our regularly scheduled programs. Special programs may be arranged for any length of time for groups with particular interests or time restraints.

Certificate
A University of California Extension certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a program. In addition, transcripts recording academic credit are available for students at the 500/600 levels in the Intensive English Program.