Accredited and Approved English Language Courses in the heart of downtown San Francisco

Welcome To English Transworld

We are offering you a unique language learning experience whether you are studying English for personal communication, academic and examination preparation, or to gain valuable professional skills and promotion. Transworld is a market leader in the field of English language learning and teacher training and is internationally recognized for its high quality instruction. Our small classes, qualified instructors and challenging curriculum ensure rapid progress in a motivating and lively environment, where you have the opportunity to focus on your individual needs and goals. Our diverse student population, including native-speaking Americans, allows you to make friends from all over the world and encourages you to speak English everyday, both in the classroom and outside. Contents How Will I Learn English? Courses & Tuition Accommodation & Activities Application Form 3 4-5 6 7 Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, we are ideally placed for you to take advantage of the endless variety of activities and amenities that makes our beautiful city so famous. Our school is well-equipped with light, spacious classrooms, a multimedia computer lab, free internet access and a student lounge, perfectly designed for you to study, socialize and relax. Our friendly and capable staff will take special care of you to ensure that you are safe, comfortable and successful throughout your stay with us, and provide you with a memorable experience that starts here at English Transworld. Ceri Rich-Odeh Director I was really looking for a course where I could quickly improve my pronunciation and vocabulary for my job in international business I found all of that and much more at Transworld. Jean-Luc, France

The best thing about English Transworld is that there are so many different nationalities here including American students. It means that I speak English all the time. Jae, Korea I have had a great experience at English Transworld, I love the classes, my teachers, and my wonderful host familymost of all, I feel really confident speaking English now. Silvia, Italy

Printed June 2005 English Transworld 701 Sutter Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109

How Will I Learn English?

We asked you what you were looking for in a language course and you answered us.
You want a clearly structured program that allows you to identify your individual language needs and provides you with the appropriate learning methods and tasks to help you improve and excel. You want to be challenged without being overwhelmed, and although you are willing to work hard, you want your lessons to be interesting and fun. You need to learn a lot quickly, but you also want time to relax, make friends, and enjoy the city. You would like quality instruction in attractive surroundings at a cost that you can afford. You have serious language goals for future study and work and you are looking for a program that will ensure your success. English Transworld has designed a highly effective program that combines language immersion focused on speaking and listening skills with a comprehensive foundation in grammar and vocabulary. We present you with a variety of learning techniques, materials and activities that appeal to your individual learning style, level and interests. In addition to your core classes, you can choose elective classes in Pronunciation, Idioms, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS and Cambridge Examination Preparation, Academic and University Skills, Business English, Creative Writing and American Culture, Theater and Film. An enormous advantage of Transworlds unique program is that you have the opportunity to team up with our American native-speaker students to practice your English communication skills in realistic everyday situations. You will take a placement test on your first day of school and meet with an advisor to discuss which type of course and level best suits your study needs. You and your teacher will work in partnership to keep your progress on track and ensure maximum program rewards. You will take a test at the end of your course and receive a Transworld Certificate and Transcript detailing your English language proficiency. Our dedicated support staff are available to assist you with pre-departure information and preparation, and course choices, accommodation and after class activities, once you are here. We also provide expert university and college placement advice and application assistance, and can arrange internship positions in local businesses to give you valuable work experience.

I attended several language schools before I transferred to English Transworld. This is the best school for me, I have learned more here in a short time that in all the other schools put together. Heder, Brazil

My English class is very dynamic, exactly what I was looking for with the right combination of conversation, grammar review and vocabulary. Karin, Argentina

I visited a class at Transworld and decided to enroll immediately because I knew I would get the English I needed to be successful on my TOEFL exam. Erkan, Turkey

The Transworld staff are friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble for them, and they genuinely care that everything - from the textbooks to the residence to my weekend plans - is OK. Gunther, Germany

I spend a lot of time outside class with my English Transworld friends. I especially like that the American students invite us to their social events and make us feel welcome and included. Itsuko, Japan

Courses And Tuition

Which course is right for me?
We have a variety of courses to suit your individual language learning needs, pace and goals. All courses include classes in listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar with electives in your area of special interest; including Idioms, Pronunciation and Accent Reduction, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge Proficiency and IELTS examination preparation, Business and Technical English, American Culture, Theater and Film. You have the option of taking 24 classes a week or, if you wish to make even more rapid progress, you can choose the Accelerated courses with 32 classes per week, 8 of which are in small focus groups of only 4-6 students.

Intensive English
This comprehensive language course combines language skills, grammar and content vocabulary with emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Course Specifics Tuition: $400 for 4 weeks Number of 45 minute classes per week: 24 (16 core classes PLUS 8 elective classes) Levels: Foundation to Proficient Course Length: 2 weeks minimum

TOEFL Preparation
Our TOEFL course combines general language review and advancement with specific training in TOEFL reading, listening, grammar, writing and speaking skills. Course Specifics Tuition: $450 for 4 weeks Number of 45 minute classes per week: 24 (16 core classes PLUS 8 TOEFL classes) Levels: Intermediate to Proficient Course Length: 4 weeks minimum

Accelerated English
You can accelerate your progress by adding 8 focus group lessons to your Intensive Course in the skills or topic of your choice. Course Specifics Tuition: $650 for 4 weeks Number of 45 minute classes per week: 32 (16 core classes PLUS 8 elective classes PLUS 8 focus group classes) Levels: Foundation to Proficient Course Length: 2 weeks minimum

Accelerated TOEFL Preparation

Increase your test preparation skills by adding 8 focus group lessons to make a total of 16 TOEFL preparation lessons each week. Course Specifics Tuition: $700 for 4 weeks Number of 45 minute classes per week: 32 (16 core classes PLUS 16 TOEFL classes) Levels: Intermediate to Proficient Course Length: 4 weeks minimum

Sample Intensive English Schedule

General Course Information Class Size: average 12 students, maximum 16 (focus group classes 4-6 students only) Course Start Dates: every Monday Study Abroad Semester & Study Abroad Year Start Dates: 2005: July 11, Sept 12. 2006: Jan 9, April 3, July 10, Sept 18. Minimum Age: 16 Levels: Foundation to Proficient Application Fee: $100 (non-refundable) Materials Fee: $30

MONDAY Vocabulary & Reading Vocabulary & Reading BREAK Listening & Speaking Pronunciation Listening & Speaking Pronunciation LUNCH *Activity: Chinatown Walking Tour

TUESDAY Grammar & Writing Grammar & Writing BREAK Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking LUNCH Elective: American Culture Elective: American Culture Activity: Dinner in North Beach

WEDNESDAY Vocabulary & Writing Vocabulary & Writing BREAK Listening & Speaking Idioms Listening & Speaking Idioms LUNCH *Activity: SFMOMA (Museum of Modern Art)

THURSDAY Grammar & Speaking Grammar & Speaking BREAK Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking LUNCH Elective: Idioms

FRIDAY* Elective: Business English Elective: Business English BREAK Elective: Business English Elective: Business English LUNCH Activity: Karaoke Club Night

Transworld Schools is Authorized under Federal Law to accept non-immigrant foreign students.
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Elective: Idioms & Slang Activity: Bowling at Yerba Buena

*You have the option of having Friday free by taking those classes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

Intensive Business English

For those intending to use English at work or for international business, our Business English course gives you thorough training in Business language skills and terminology. Course Specifics Tuition: $450 for 4 weeks Number of 45 minute classes per week: 24 (16 core classes PLUS 8 Business English) Levels: Intermediate to Proficient Course Length: 4 weeks minimum

Study Abroad Semester

A 5 month study abroad semester is the perfect opportunity to really improve your English language and immerse yourself in North American life and culture. Course Specifics Tuition: $1800 for 22 weeks (includes 2 weeks midsemester vacation) Number of 45 minute classes per week: 24 (16 core classes PLUS 8 elective classes) Levels: Foundation to Proficient Course Length: 22 weeks

Study Abroad Year

Take advantage of the life changing experience of a study abroad year to spend 8 months perfecting your English and completely immersing yourself in North American life. Course Specifics Tuition: $2500 for 34 weeks (includes 4 weeks mid-term vacation) Number of 45 minute classes per week: 24 (16 core classes PLUS 8 elective classes) Levels: Foundation to Proficient Course Length: 34 weeks

Accelerated Business English

For intensive training in Business writing, oral presentations and terminology, the 8 focus group classes will give you valuable additional training. Course Specifics Tuition: $700 for 4 weeks Number of 45 minute classes per week: 32 (16 core classes PLUS 16 Business English) Levels: Intermediate to Proficient Course Length: 4 weeks minimum

Accelerated Study Abroad Semester

To progress faster, or just to experience the benefits of a smaller teacher to student ratio, add 8 focus group classes in the electives of your choice. Course Specifics Tuition: $3100 for 22 weeks (includes 2 weeks mid-semester vacation) Number of 45 minute classes per week: 32 (16 core classes PLUS 8 elective classes PLUS 8 focus group classes) Levels: Foundation to Proficient Course Length: 22 weeks

Accelerated Study Abroad Year

To maximize the benefits of studying language abroad for an academic year, choose the 8 focus group classes to fine-tune your English skills. Course Specifics Tuition: $4400 for 34 weeks (includes 4 weeks mid-term vacation) Number of 45 minute classes per week: 32 (16 core classes PLUS 8 elective classes PLUS 8 focus group classes) Levels: Foundation to Proficient Course Length: 34 weeks

What Level Are You? Proficient

High 15 14

Proficient: Confidently communicate with native speakers using complex sentences and idiomatic speech. Able to work or study in English with fluency, accuracy and correct pronunciation. Mid-Proficient: Communicate easily and accurately using advanced grammatical structures and idiom. Able to understand conversations and lectures and read academic texts.

Mid

13 12

Low

11 10 9 8 7

Intermediate

High

Intermediate: Able to participate in conversations with native speakers using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar. Confidently read and write with a high level of accuracy. Mid-Intermediate: Actively participate in conversations and discussions using a wide range of functions: describing, explaining, requesting, suggesting and comparing. Confidently and accurately use most grammatical tenses.

Mid

Low

6 5

Low Intermediate: Able to understand and participate in conversations about familiar subjects. Able to write with expression and read newspapers and short stories. Foundation: Understand and respond to simple questions and directions and can participate in conversations with native speakers on familiar topics. Able to confidently use present, past and future tenses.

Foundation

High

4 3

Low

2 1

Number of Weeks (each level takes approx. 4-6 weeks to complete)

8 16 24 32 40 52 60

Activities & Accommodation

How will I spend my free time?

Our School is located in the heart of beautiful downtown San Francisco, minutes away from shops, restaurants, cafes, museums, theaters and tourist sights. We arrange a full activities schedule for you to experience events and excursions in San Francisco and throughout California whether you are interested in sports, arts or just relaxing and having fun. During the week, we offer walking tours, museum and art gallery visits, conversation over coffee or pizza, sports including ice-skating and bowling, and evening entertainment such as dining out, football and baseball games, karaoke, the theater and happy hour. Weekend trips include Napa Valley, Stinson Beach, Santa Cruz, and Monterey, or 2 day excursions to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Disneyland.

Student 1
Full buffet style breakfast and dinner. Great location within a 5 minute walk to school, shopping and theater district. Shared lounge available. Lively, international students.

Student 2
Continental breakfast. Dinner can be arranged with residence at additional charge. Microwave and cable in room. Located within a 15 minute walk to school, shopping and theater district. Lively, international students.

Independent
Waffle and pancake breakfast. Excellent location next door to English Transworld. Private bath, microwave, cable and DVD player in room. Shared kitchen and lounge available. Lively, international students and travelers.

Where will I stay?

We want you to be safe, comfortable and happy throughout your stay in San Francisco. You can choose either host family accommodation or student residence, and all are within walking distance or easily accessible by local transportation.

Executive
Continental breakfast. Dinner can be arranged with residence at additional charge. Great location within a 5 minute walk to school, shopping and theater district. Shared lounge with big screen television and billiards table. Gym and kitchen available. Professionals and business executives.

Host Family
Staying with an American host family is the best way to be completely immersed in English language and the local culture. You will enjoy the comforts of a home and build a lasting relationship with your second family. Continental breakfast and dinner is included. Commute time is not more than 45 minutes each way, commute cost is not included.

Twin/ Shared Bath Student 1 Student 2 Independent Executive Host Family 600 475 n/a n/a 750

Twin/ Private Bath 795 585 670 780 n/a

Single/ Shared Bath 1030 900 n/a n/a 870

Single/ Private Bath 1240 1060 1090 1400 n/a

Student Residences
Every room in our preferred residences is equipped with a television, phone, desk, free Internet access, and maid service. If you choose our Student or Independent options, you will experience living with a wonderful mix of international and American students creating a fun and diverse atmosphere in a cozy European style building. Our Executive option hosts both students and professionals in a modern high-rise building complete with cable, on-site gym, coffee maker and hair dryer in every room, and beautiful city views. 6

English Transworld Enrolment Form

STUDENT INFORMATION Family Name: _____________________ First Name: ____________________ Country of birth: ___________________ Nationality: ____________________ First Language: ___________________ Occupation: ____________________ Date of birth (m/d/y): _______________ Male Female Do you have any allergies or medical conditions? Yes No

If yes, please specify ______________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Emergency name, telephone & email __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ How did you hear about English Transworld? ____________________________________________________________ Agent name/contact person: ________________________________________ Telephone/Fax: __________________________________________________

Full address: ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ City_____________________________ Postal Code ____________________ Country _______________________________________________________ Telephone (Home) __________________ Telephone (Mobile) _______________ Fax __________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________________ COURSE INFORMATION Please check your choice of course English Intensive (18 hours per week) Accelerated (24 hours per week) TOEFL

Business

Study Abroad Semester 22 weeks

Study Abroad Year 32 weeks

Course start date (m/d/y) ______________________________ Length of study (months)______________________________ Language level (approximate) TRAVEL INFORMATION Flight arrival date and time ____________________________________________ Airline and flight number ______________________________________________ Airport & terminal of arrival ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Would you like Transworld airport transportation? (There is a $70 airport transfer fee for each way) On arrival Yes No On departure Yes No Beginner Intermediate Advanced Are you applying for an F-1 (Student) Visa Yes No

ACCOMODATION INFORMATION Please check your choice of accommodation Twin/ Shared Bath Student 1 Student 2 Independent Executive Host Family 600 475 n/a n/a 750 Twin/ Private Bath 795 585 670 780 n/a Single/ Shared Bath 1030 900 n/a n/a 870 Single/ Private Bath 1240 1060 1090 1400 n/a Do you smoke? Yes No

Describe any special dietary requests (e.g. vegetarian)? ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Move in date: (m/d/y) ____________ Move out date: (m/d/y) ______________ STATEMENT

PAYMENT INFORMATION I wish to pay I wish to pay by the enrolment fee credit card the full fees bank transfer

I confirm that I have read and accepted the terms and conditions in Transworld Schools Course Agreement. In the case of a medical emergency, I authorize medical treatment for myself or my child (if he/she is under 18 years of age). Signature ______________________________________________________

enclosed money order payable to Transworld Schools Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) Number Expiry Name and address of cardholder ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Signature of cardholder ____________________________________________

Date __________________________

Signature of parent/guardian ________________________________________ Date __________________________

The small classes and experienced teachers were the perfect combination for me to learn English quickly. Ayman, United Arab Emirates

Course Highlights
Excellent value high quality instruction at low tuition Accredited and approved Unique curriculum for rapid progress Short courses and semester study programs Emphasis on proficiency in speaking and listening Focus on language used in natural situations Internationally recognized market leader Completion and proficiency certificates and transcripts Full service - accommodation and activities University placement and internship assistance

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The teachers made the classes interesting and lively and motivated me to learn more. Sherri, Taiwan