Student Writing Contest Winners: “What do you do to relax after school in San Diego and San Francisco?”
What do you do to relax in San Diego/San Francisco? We asked our CISL students this question late March, and were so impressed with the entries! Students submitted many wonderful stories about their favorite thing to do to relax. From jogging through San Francisco to relaxing in beautiful Balboa Park, CISL students have plenty of [...]
Student Writing Sample: a review of the Cheesecake Factory
Have you ever wanted to be a restaurant reviewer? CISL San Francisco teacher Lou Ann gave her students this chance when she asked her class to review a restaurant and write a report about their experience. The class chose The Cheesecake Factory and compiled a beautifully detailed review of the establishment. Thank you to each [...]
Student Writing Contest Winners: “What’s the best meal you’ve had in San Francisco?”
Last week, we posted the writing samples from the winners of CISL San Diego’s March writing contest. The prompt was “What’s the best meal you’ve had in San Diego?” Congrats again to Areum and Fernanda! Today, we are posting the winners of the CISL San Francisco writing contest. Sophie and Maram sent beautiful submissions detailing [...]
Student Writing Contest Winners: “What’s the best meal you’ve had in San Diego?”
What is the best meal you have eaten in San Diego? We asked our Converse students this question at the beginning of March and were so impressed with their responses; in fact, we were so impressed that we couldn’t choose just one writing contest winner: we chose TWO! Congratulations to CISL San Diego students Areum [...]
A day in the life of a CISL SF student
What is life like for a CISL student? Today Barbara, a student at CISL San Francisco who will soon take the Cambridge Exam, gives us a glimpse into her daily schedule. Thanks, Barbara, for sharing your day with us! One day in my new life By Barbara, CISL SF Student It’s a typical [...]
San Francisco Food Review: Kimbap and Kimchi burrito @ John’s Snack and Deli!
By CISL SF student, Miri Han, Korea It might look like an ordinary small convenience store in the Financial District. But you can have great Kimbap (Korean style maki) and Kimchi burrito here. In small Kitchen John’s mother and some Mexican women cook 10 kinds of Korean food. When I heard of John’s Snack and [...]
Winter in San Francisco
by CISL SF student, Philipp Bourdon (Germany) On December 5th, 2010 my plane landed in San Francisco. My booking involved four weeks studying in Converse International School of Languages and eight weeks Volunteer English program. Also, I am living for those three months in a home stay. I spent Christmas and New Year’s Eve in [...]
4 Weeks in San Diego!
By CISL SD Student, Linda Sintniklaas (The Netherlands) San Diego’s Little Italy When you are staying in Vantaggio in San Diego, you will live in Little Italy. This is a little village in the centre of San Diego with a lot of restaurants, cafés and bars. People here will speak to you in Italian and [...]
Graduated from CISL!
By Dianne Kuijs, The Netherlands My first article was about the preparations for my journey to San Diego and starting my lessons at Converse International School of Language (CISL). Now, it’s unbelievable but true, I have finished my lessons. You know what they say, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” My last day of school [...]
A Day in the Life of a Student Living Abroad
By CISL SD student, Linda Sintniklaas (Netherlands) “This morning I woke up with such a good feeling! I felt really happy! Maybe you are wondering why I felt so happy this morning? It was because of my experiences as a travelling student in San Diego. During my stay here I came to [...]
