Pre-Arrival English is for students who are planning to study abroad in San Diego and want to have a base of knowledge about the culture and the city. This is a group course that focuses on how to communicate with locals, how to navigate the city, how to deal with an emergency and how to make the most of their time abroad. Students who take this course will be better equipped to adjust to the American way of living and to know where to go for the best food, sights and trips. With the central goal of communication, this course gives both applicable advice and situational practicums to instill confidence in students to be prepared to have a great experience in San Diego. Students will also meet fellow incoming students to make friends even before arriving!
*All prices are in USD.
Upon completion of this program, the student will:
- prepare for arriving in San Diego, USA
- practice small talk and appropriate body language
- understand North American culture and traditions
- become familiar with neighborhood, events, and sights
- communicate with local and international people
- learn about time management
- prepare how to communicate in difficult situations
- learn about various topics as preparation to travel abroad
There are 18 lessons in this program.
| Lesson | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arriving to San Diego: From Airport to Accommodation |
| 2 | Meeting Local People: Small Talk and Body Language |
| 3 | Understanding American Culture and Traditions |
| 4 | American Holidays |
| 5 | The Neighborhoods of San Diego |
| 6 | How to Communicate When You Don’t Understand What People Are Saying |
| 7 | Festivals and Events in San Diego |
| 8 | Grocery Stores and How to Look for Food |
| 9 | The Best Restaurants and Popular Cuisine |
| 10 | Making American Friends |
| 11 | Weekend Trips from San Diego |
| 12 | Understanding the Different Regions of the U.S. |
| 13 | American Slang |
| 14 | Emergency English |
| 15 | Balancing School Work and Leisure Time |
| 16 | San Diego Nightlife |
| 17 | Planning Your Abroad Experience from Start to Finish |
| 18 | Must-See Sights in San Diego + Q&A |
