The English for Academic Preparation program curriculum provides a serious, intensive program of language preparation that focuses on academic skills and university preparation. The program includes 25 hours of instruction during the ten-week summer term and 20 hours of instruction during the 16-week fall and spring terms.
English Level Descriptions
| Level Title | Short Description |
|---|---|
| 50 | Low intermediate |
| 60 | Intermediate |
| 70 | High intermediate, pre-advanced |
| 80 | Advanced 1 |
| 90 (Gateway) | Advanced 2 + SF State credit coursework |
| 100 | Undergraduate |
Sample Schedule
| - | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORNING Classes |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
No classes Optional Workshops, Courses and Activities: sports, music, culture
|
| LUNCH | Break | Break | Break | Break | - |
| EARLY AFTERNOON Classes |
Oral Communication Skills and Listening 2 hours |
Oral Communication Skills and Listening 2 hours |
Oral Communication Skills and Listening 2 hours |
Oral Communication Skills and Listening 2 hours |
- |
| AFTERNOON Classes |
- | Elective or Grammar 2 hours |
- | Elective or Grammar 2 hours |
- |
| LATE AFTERNOON Optional Activities |
Conversation Partner Program | Activities: sports, music, culture | Conversation Partner Program | Activities: sports, music, culture | - |
- Grammar for Writing
- Pronunciation
- Advanced Vocabulary and Conversation Skills
- Business English
- American Short Stories
- San Francisco Neighborhoods