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.
Class Schedule
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORNING | Reading / Writing 2 hours |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
Reading / Writing 2 hours |
TOEFL Preparation Classes No required classes
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| Mid-Morning | Break | Break | Break | Break | - |
| Late Morning | Grammar or Elective 1 hour |
Grammar or Elective 1 hour |
Grammar or Elective 1 hour |
Grammar or Elective 1 hour |
- |
| AFTERNOON | Lunch Conversation Groups or Conversation Partner Program Optional |
Lunch Conversation Groups or Conversation Partner Program Optional |
Lunch Conversation Groups or Conversation Partner Program Optional |
Lunch Conversation Groups or Conversation Partner Program Optional |
- |
| Late Afternoon | Listening / Speaking 2 hours |
Listening / Speaking 2 hours |
Listening / Speaking 2 hours |
Listening / Speaking 2 hours |
ALI Activities: sports, music, culture |
English Levels
| 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 |
Electives
- Grammar for Writing
- Pronunciation
- American Culture
- Business English
- American Literature
- San Francisco Neighborhoods