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Language Studies International

Berkeley Showbook 2013


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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION TO LSI BERKELEYExperience Berkeley

In and Around BerkeleyInside LSI Berkeley

Reasons for Choosing LSI Berkeley

Facilities and NeighborhoodLSI COURSES

Intensive 30

Standard 20International School Year

English for Business

LSI Executive Courses:

Mini GroupOne-to-One

9-Day Compact

LSI Exam Preparation Courses:

Cambridge Exam Preparation and TOEFLSTUDENTS ARRIVAL

Orientation Day

Welcome

1st Day ScheduleLSI SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

ARRIVAL AND AIRPORT TRANSFERSan Francisco International Airport

Airport Transfer

Bart

Fares

GENERAL TRANSPORTATION

Public Transit

Amtrak

Bus

BicycleCar

ACCOMMODATION

Homestay Program

Student Residences

Hotel


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INTRODUCTION

EXPERIENCE BERKELEY

With the University of California-Berkeley

among the United States most liberal

universities, the city is not short of diversity

and free-thinking minds! Berkeley is historically

known for respecting diversity and challenging

people to broaden their opinions.

Berkeley, home of the first University of California

campus, is a colorful and friendly student-orientedcity that lies just across the bay from San

Francisco. Located in Northern California, the San

Francisco Bay Area affords a wealth of famous

attractions and tourist sites.

Berkeley itself has beautiful parks, great

restaurants and shopping, and the attractions of

San Francisco are just a short bus or train ride

away. To the North and West is the Gold Country,

where gold was discovered in 1849, and the

Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks are just a

few hours drive away.

Scenic views include the view of the San

Francisco Bay and the hills of Grizzly Peak. Acres

of regional parks are also available for hiking,

biking, and horseback riding.

As a college town, Berkeley has everything to

meet your needs when you need to study or

take a break for some rest and relaxation!


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Activists maintain a strong presence in the city. Their

causes range, as do their forms of self-expression.

Exposure to a variety of cultures and ways of thinkingwill give you insight into how much of a melting pot

Berkeley truly is.

Berkeley residents support a wide variety of eclectic

tastes and opinions. This Peace Wall is a product of

locals efforts to promote harmony both at home andabroad.

There are plenty of adventures to be had in

Berkeley. Locals are known for their open self-

expression and diverse approach to having a good

time! Downtown hosts a variety of theatrical

performances, demonstrations, and other student

activities.

As you explore, visit one of the many

wonderful restaurants or cafes sprawled

throughout the city.

You are sure to find something that matches

your taste!


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Cafes and restaurants offer

cuisines and atmospheresto serve the range of tastes

that gather in this city.

With venues for quiet

study, a caffeine jolt, or get

together with friends, local

eateries cater to all of your

student needs.

The Daily Californian, the local student-run newspaper,connects the public to local happenings and news,

relevant to the community. Published Monday through

Friday, the newspaper retains its importance both for

its media coverage and history as the first independent

campus paper in the country. The Best of Berkeley is an

extension of this paper and serves as a city guide and

local arts website.

IN AND AROUND BERKELEY

In the immediate area one can enjoy such

attractions as the Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans

Wharf, Golden Gate Park, Muir Woods, the artist

community of Sausalito and Alcatraz Island.

The Bay Area is also the home of Silicon Valley, heart

of the computer industry as well as many biomedical

companies. Within a few hours drive

There is also the famous California Wine

Country, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble

Beach as well as Lake Tahoe and Yosemite

National Park.

Traveling is made easy by the variety of publictransportation available in the city.

From Berkeley, you can take the BART (Bay

Area Rapid Transit) to San Francisco. In less

than 30 minutes, you will arrive in the heart of

San Francisco.

Once there, the citys famous cable cars will

handle all the hills for you as you do your

sightseeing!


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Reasons for Choosing LSI Berkeley:

Confidence buildingWe use a variety of tools to help the students practice everyday

language.

LocationWe are in the center of downtown. LSI is conveniently located in the

heart of downtown Berkeley and is an easy walk from the University

of California at Berkeley, Californias top ranking public university.

Dining, entertainment, shopping, major transportation routes, and

many major attractions are also easily accessible from our Center

Street location.Flexibility

LSI is large enough to offer various program options and intimate

enough to care for each student.Multi-cultural

In 2010 we welcomed students from 30 countries across

Asia, Europe, South and North Americas and the Middle East.

This benefits every student.

Value for moneyThe goal of LSI is simply to provide students with the best value possible. We do this by tailoring

programs to our students needs.

ProgressWe help students to identify their weaker skills and support their improvement.

QualityThe curriculum, weekly schedules and expert teaching are all focused on meeting the needs of

students and executives.

INSIDE LSI BERKELEY


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RANGE AND FLEXIBILITY

Between the range of courses we offer and the

flexible weekly schedules we provide, we are

confident that LSI can meet the needs of any student

or business executive. In addition, LSI San Diego and

LSI Boston follow the same program. This makes it

easy to study at either of these schools without any

additional fees. LSI New York is on the same program

as well, but students may need to pay additional

fees since their pricing is different.

ASSESSMENT

During their first morning at LSI, students are

welcomed before being assessed in their current

skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking

English. Following this session, our Director will

create a Personal Study Plan with each long-term

student before placing them into the class level

which will give them the most benefit. Regular

review of project work, weekly test results, and

personal attention all help to improve students

English skills.

INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHEREWe have had students from 30 countries this

year. Studying at LSI gives students a wonderful

chance to interact not only with Americans, but

also with professionals and other students from

around the world.

Because of this interaction, students develop

a better understanding of other cultures and

learn more about themselves and each

other.

STAFF AND TEACHERS

Students will find our staff friendly, supportive,

helpful, and happy to listen. Every teacher at LSI is

fully qualified, experienced and professional.

Teacher development is very important at LSI.

Training sessions are held regularly to ensure that

teachers know the most recent trends in TESOL.

MULTIPLE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

LSI has many different accommodation options

available to students. Students may choose

between homestay, student residences or hotels.

All accommodation options are carefully selected

to ensure their quality and safety.


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FACILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD

FACILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD

ACTIVITIES

The LSI program includes a busy calendar of social

activities for students to enjoy in their free time.

The city abounds with restaurants, cinemas, cafes,

and bookshops, thanks to its large student

population from UC-Berkeley and the BART

provides easy access to many Bay Area attractions.

Visits to places such as the Wine Country and the

Monterey Peninsula are easily arranged. Students

will find many chances to meet new friends andpractice their English skills at the same time.

CERTIFICATE

Upon the successful completion of their course,

students receive our Certificate of Completion.

Signed by the School Director, it indicates the

students English level, as well as the duration of their

program.

INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM TECHNIQUES

LSIs goal in our general English classes is to give

students the opportunity to practice their English.

To make the learning process enjoyable, we use a

range of multi-media tools with a variety of teaching

techniques. LSI wants to give students the chance to

learn English in the practical way so that they can

confidently use these skills in the future.

LSI Berkeley is only a short walk from the UC-

Berkeley campus. There is a range of activities in

the downtown area. Local establishments

include many comfortable and unique

restaurants, cafes, pubs, and boutiques. One of

two downtown stops on the BART, Downtown

Berkeley is a 2-minute walk from LSI. Busses

stop along Shattuck Avenue, the main street in

downtown. For access to the Bay Area, the BART

is available.LSIs main office can be found on the second

floor of a modern two-story office building on

Center Street. We offer free Internet service to

students and are Wi-Fi capable. 9 computers are

in our Student Computer Lab.

Students have access to a microwave,

refrigerator, and toaster oven in our kitchen and

can bring food to the atrium to eat. Up-to-date

audio/visual equipment, software, and learning

materials all help our teachers to deliver lessons

that are challenging, creative, and practical forthe future.

Please note that, as is true of all public buildings

in California, there is no smoking allowed in the

building. As of 2008 there is no smoking allowed

in downtown Berkeley


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LSI COURSES

FLEXIBLE AND TAILOREDLSI offers a range of quality programs for any need

and any schedule. We offer both intensive and

semi-intensive programs. We provide courses from

one week to 48 weeks. Whether students need

General English, Business English, or test

preparation programs for TOEFL, we offer it.

Executives looking for tailored English for Business

classes should look no further than LSI. LSI

provides the answer!

MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS AT LSI BERKELEY

LSI INTENSIVE 30

LSI invites students to select as many weeks as

they need from 1 to 48 weeks. As a result, this 30

lesson per week program is perfect for students

who want the same afternoon options as the ISY

30 but need less than 24 weeks study.

LSI STANDARD 20

This 20 lesson per week program follows the same

morning schedule as the ISY 30 and Intensive 30.

As a semi-intensive course, this is perfect for

students who need integrated skill without

afternoon classes.

MULTI-CENTRE COURSE

Students are welcome to share their time between

LSI San Diego, LSI Berkeley, LSI Boston, and/or LSINew York (where additional costs apply).

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL YEAR (ISY) PROGRAMS

Elementary to Intermediate Levels

Designed to meet the needs of tomorrow's

international professionals, this course lasts 24,

30, 36 or 48 weeks. This course is comprised of 20 or

30 lessons per week and gives students the chance to

build a very solid foundation in English. It also provides

the opportunity to study a variety of electives,

including our preparation courses for Cambridge,

TOEFL and TOEIC exams, or the English for Business

course. The key word in this program is flexibility,

accomplished by creating students Personal Study

Plans.

EXECUTIVE COURSES

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS

Intermediate to Advanced Levels

This class can be the afternoon portion of either an

Intensive 30 course, or the ISY 30 program. 10 lessons

per week following a cycle of 12 weeks, each one dealing

with a specific area of business(e.g. leadership,

marketing, negotiating, team building, etc.). Each of

these business areas will be practiced with special focus

on speaking and listening skills.

MINI GROUP


English for Business or Professional People

This Intensive seminar includes general grammar and

skills with a focus on negotiations, presentations and

meetings relevant in business and non-business

situations. This program is 30 lessons per week and is

limited to 5 students.

ONE-TO-ONE

This is ideal for students who have very specific needs

and need individualized instruction.

9-DAY COMPACT

This executive program is for all those with exacting

language needs that must be met quickly.


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In this course, students join morning classes for

integrated skills and attend afternoon electives

chosen in consultation with the Director of Studies.

TOEFL (TEST OF ENGLISH ASA FOREIGN LANGUAGE)


This class can be the afternoon portion of either an

Intensive 30 course, or the ISY 30 program. TOEFL is

a standard test for entry to colleges and universities

throughout the United States and Canada. The class

prepares students for four components of theexamination. Students entering this course will join

morning classes for integrated skills, and then attend

classes each afternoon (Monday through Thursday)

specifically for TOEFL IBT instruction.

LSI EXAM PREPARATION COURSES

CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION

Intermediate to Advanced LevelsThe Cambridge programs cover a wide range of

academic and vocational topics, including examinations

specially designed for the international market. LSI

Berkeley offers preparatory courses for the Cambridge

FCE, CAE, which are internationally recognized as

standards of competency in English. The programs last

up to twelve weeks and combine theory with practical

skills.TOEIC (TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL

COMMUNICATION)Intermediate to Advanced LevelsTOEIC measures the everyday English skills of people

working in an international environment. It may be used

when applying for jobs or for entry into certain

international study programs.

TABLE OF APPROXIMATE

EQUIVALENCYBETWEEN ENGLISHLANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS:

LSI Level / Exam Equivalency Chart

Class CambridgeLevel Skill Level IELTS Level TOEFL TOEIC

PBT CBT iBT105 Advanced 9 CPE 670 293 120 920104 Upper-Inter. 8.5 - 8 CAE 635 272 110 905104 Upper-Inter. 7.5 - 7 CAE 600 250 100 810103 Inter. 6.5 - 6 FCE 530 197 71 660103 Inter. 5.5 - 5 FCE 460 140 48 520102 Pre-Inter. 4.5 - 4 PET 400 97 32 380102 Pre-Inter. 3.5 - 3 PET 220101 Elem. 2.5 - 2 KET100 Beginner 1.5 - 1 KET


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STUDENTS ARRIVAL

ORIENTATION DAYWelcome! On the first day of school, new students

will be evaluated for level placement and given an

overview o our programs.

From the results of the placement test and oral

evaluation given before the orientation, students are

placed into the appropriate level for them.

In the classroom, teachers use a communicative

approach to teach English. The students develop

language skills, which they can use in the situationthey find themselves in while living in Berkeley.The entire curriculum is structured to follow a

progression from level to level. New skills are

introduced, while existing skills are reinforced

through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST DAY08:45 Welcome, introduction of staff

and registration takes place.09:00 10:50 Placement test10:50 11:10 Break11:10 12:50 Orientation12:50 13:50 Lunch13:50 16:00 Standard 20 students are free to

explore the city.13:50 16:00 Intensive 30 students will begin

the afternoon portion of their

course.

LSI SOCIAL ACTIVITIESLSI organizes social events during the week a well as

many weekend tours and excursions These activities

give students the chance to appreciate other cultures

within the LSI family In 2011, we welcomed 30

nationalities.

Activities include trips to museums,

concerts, dance festivals, world music

festivals, baseball games, soccer, other

sporting events, and seasonal activities for

holidays such a Christmas, Easter, and

Halloween. Additionally there are party

nights and dinners, pub crawl walks, visits

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ARRIVAL AND AIRPORT TRANSFERSANFRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SFO)After exiting the plane, students should simply

proceed to the Baggage Claim Area to pick up their

bags from the baggage carousel corresponding to their

flight number. If their flight had a connection, they will

have already gone through customs and immigration

at the airport in the US city. From the airport, there

are three ways for students to reach their host family,

residence hotel, or hotel.AIRPORT TRANSFERIf the student has booked an airport transfer, and LSI

has received accurate flight arrival information with

the name of the airline, flight number, and arrival time

at least one week prior to arrival, LSI will arrange for

the student to be met at the Baggage Claim by an LSI

representative.

Please advise students to look carefully for a sign with

his/her name on it. If for some reason the student

does not see our representative, he/she should wait in

the Baggage Claim area until the representative is

located.

Additional fees may apply for early/late arrival & out

of county destinations.BART (BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT)The BART has a bus available for transport from the

SFO to the nearest BART station. Students can ride the

BART from San Francisco to the Downtown Berkeley

stop, one block away from LSI-Berkeley. The cost is

minimal and the location is convenient for easy

transfer.

FARESBART tickets are like debit cards and deduct based on

mileage traveled. Therefore, weekly or monthly passes

are not available. All BART stations sell tickets through

automatic ticket machines that accept nickels, dimes

and quarters as well as $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills. Credit

cards may be used at all stations in select machines.

The BART covers the entire Bay Area and both

affordable and accommodating. Trip Planners and Fare

Calculators are available at http://www.bart.gov/, the

BART website.

GENERAL TRANSPORTATIONPUBLIC TRANSITBerkeleys transit system includes city buses and the

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit).

AMTRAKAmtrak is a national train service company that

offers transportation across the United States. Its

Capitol Corridor route runs from San Jose to Auburn

with many stops in between, Berkeley among them.

The trains run daily and prices vary depending on

where you are traveling. For accessibility

information, call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

BUS

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District is the

largest bus-only transportation agency in the

United States.

AC Transit buses connect with nine other public

and private bus systems, 21 BART stations, six

Amtrak stations, and three ferry terminals. With

a 364 square mile service area, AC Transit

includes service to Berkeley/Richmond and

downtown San Francisco via the Bay Bridge,

among other Bay Area cities.


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BICYCLE

Many people, including some of our teachers and

students, commute to school by bike. It is economical

and sometimes faster than any other means oftransportation. You can even bike part of the way and

then take the bus and/or BART part of the way.

Bicycles can be purchased either new or used

throughout the city.

Many people love to ride their bikes downtown after

school in order to relax and keep fit.

CAR

There are many car rental agencies in Berkeley where

short or long-term economy rentals are available.

Renters must be at least 25 years old (21 at someagencies) and have a valid driver's license and major

credit card.

Remember that driving laws in California may differ

from the ones in your home country. Please be aware

of these differences and make sure that you feel

comfortable with them before renting a car.

ACCOMMODATIONAll of LSI Berkeleys accommodations are carefullyselected to ensure that they meet our quality

standards.

HOMESTAYThe majority of students who attend classes at LSI

Berkeley choose to live with American host families

during their stay. The greatest advantage of a

homestay experience is the opportunity to

communicate and interact with Americans outside of

the classroom.

Our hosts provide a comfortable private room,

completely furnished with all the amenities of a

home. We offer two types of homestay to our

students: a half-board program that includes

breakfast and dinner and a bed and breakfast

program that includes breakfast only.

Hosts are within 50 minutes commute of LSI

Berkeley by public transportation. Our Homestay

Coordinator carefully selects all host families to

ensure that each students stay will be

comfortable, enjoyable and that students will bemade to feel at home and safe. Our families

homes range in size from condominiums to

larger homes.

Americans are very good about welcoming

students in as a part of their family, so students

should not be surprised if their host encourages

them to join them in the kitchen to prepare a

meal.

Most hosts will involve students in menuselection and some hosts are able to

accommodate special dietary requirements.


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Thank you for choosing LSI

Berkeley!CONTACT INFORMATION

2015 Center StreetBerkeley, CA 94704Tel: 510 -841-4695Fax: 510-841-3015Email:[email protected]

Web site: www.lsi.edu

STUDENT RESIDENCES

Student residences are more suitable for an

independent student, who is looking for

clean, basic accommodation at an economicprice.

All students must be 18+ unless otherwise

noted. For most options students can book

through LSI or directly with the residence.
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