EC San Francisco

Improve your level and maximise your ability to use English with our most popular course.

General English (20 lessons per week / 15 hours) will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. See your confidence improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Intensive English (30 lessons per week / 22.5 hours) includes the above General English classes, and also allows you to personalise your course by taking an additional 10 lessons per week across a wide selection of electives (see the choices below).

Semi-Intensive English (24 lessons per week /18 hours). This course offers General English plus 4 lessons per week of electives.

Reasons to take this course:

- Your level is between Beginner and Advanced.

- You want to improve your English level quickly and effectively while gaining confidence.

- You want to develop your fluency in everyday contexts.

Creative classes.

Our teachers are qualified and experienced. They create dynamic and motivating classes, designed to activate and build upon your strengths, whilst also giving focused attention to your weaker areas.

Learn by doing.

We believe you learn best when you are engaged in discussion and taking a full and active part in lessons. In other words, there will not be a moment when you are not directly involved in the class.

The best support.

Your teachers are trained to deliver constant support and feedback within a relaxed and informal environment. Their care and encouragement will build your confidence as you progress.

Authentic materials.

In addition to text books, your teachers will refer to authentic resources such as newspapers, videos, internet and audio recordings. This will give you an understanding of how English is used in real contexts.

Are you dreaming of an international career in a global workplace and clear conversations with future colleagues?

For those who want to succeed in today's global workplace, this intensive English for Work course develops the fluency, accuracy and specific communication skills you need to advance confidently in your chosen career.

Every week you will take 30 lessons: 20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons of Business English.

Choose English for Work and improve your career prospects at home and abroad.

Reasons to take this course:

- You want to change career and improve your chance of getting a good job.

- You want to learn English for business-world success.

- You need English in your current job.

Core English

This course builds your General English skills, and focuses on the language you will need in the workplace. You will gain the means to express yourself effectively in English. So in future, whether you want to write a report or give a presentation, you can do so with confidence.

Business focus

Your 10 weekly Business English lessons will focus on areas such as:

- Negotiating contracts.

- Management and HR.

- Branding and promotional strategies.

- Project management.

- Company budgets.

- Business ethics and CSR.

Build workplace skills.

Develop many other workplace skills, from problem solving to preparing for an interview. In today’s world, understanding key professional issues and having the language to work with them effectively will give you a distinct advantage as you progress up the career ladder.

Develop your prospects.

By the end of your time with EC, important doors will have opened for you. You will have improved your English fluency and will have the language, knowledge and skills to confidently deal with a variety of business issues.

Level: Low Intermediate to Advanced.