Programs & Calendar

Program & Course Descriptions

Within each session, WestLA offers 6 levels of English classes, ranging from absolute beginner speaking and writing abilities to more advanced academic proficiency. From the first day of class, you will be placed in one of the four class levels appropriate for your language ability.

WestLA class size is limited to 15 students per class, so you have the best opportunity to learn and really feel comfortable interacting with classmates and the dedicated WestLA faculty and staff.

• Your studies at WestLA will include 20 hours of instruction each week – 5 hours per day, 4 days a week. You will experience innovative, cutting-edge language instruction by professional English language professors who will teach
  • vocabulary idiom building activities
  • reading strategies and techniques
  • writing skills
  • listening practice
  • group research projects
  • effective oral communication skills (giving presentations, working with others on group projects, etc.)
• English proficiency test preparation
• Customized lessons from faculty to promote your optimal learning
• American culture workshops
• Educational activities on location in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas! You’ll visit museums, amusement parks, universities, sporting events and concerts, the beaches, sights of Los Angeles and places where you can learn about the culture of our great metropolitan area. Click here for the latest Calendar of Events and Activities that we offer to expand your classroom experience into Southern California.