The warm weather months are here, and that means summer clothes! Before you go shopping at one of the great malls or shopping centers in San Diego or San Francisco, make sure that you know your summer clothing vocabulary in English. The following list includes some of the clothing items you might wear this summer....
Tag: <span>Activities for ESL Students in San Diego</span>
Grammar lesson of the month: commonly confused words (and the best place for beach volleyball in SD!)
It’s or its? You’re or your? They’re or their or there? Today on the CISL Blog, we are looking at commonly misused words in English. Many of these words are misused by both native and non-native speakers! Commonly confused words in English It’s and its It’s is a contraction and means “it is,” while its is a...
Planning the perfect Memorial Day weekend getaway
A three-day weekend is the perfect excuse to get out of town! As much as we love San Francisco and San Diego (they are the best places to study English!) it is also great to escape the cities and explore some of the other parts of California. The following are some suggestions for our English...
CISL SD student activity: champagne brunch at Mission Beach’s Catamaran
“Sunday Funday” is an expression Americans know well . . . especially the fun-loving residents of Mission and Pacific Beach! If you are looking for a great way to spend your Sunday, we suggest beginning with brunch at the beautiful Catamaran Resort in Mission Beach. Located on Mission Bay, the resort offers beautiful views of...
International student activity: Sailing in San Diego
Sailing in San Diego . . . try saying that five times fast! It is true that San Diego has its share of beautiful hiking trails, amusement parks, shopping, and restaurants, but what keeps students coming back again and again to study English in San Diego is the water. What better way to see San...
February is San Diego Museum Month!
Every Tuesday, two of the museums in Balboa Park are free to San Diego residents. But this February, tickets to over 40 San Diego museums are half off! Thanks to Macy’s, the store that is presenting this event, residents can pick up a free pass to San Diego’s museums. The pass is good from February...
Road trip to Palm Springs!
Just a two hour drive from SD, in the middle of the desert, is an oasis where Southern Californians flock to eat delicious food, drink poolside, and go bar-hopping with friends. We know what you’re thinking, and no, it’s not Vegas. Grab your keys and your camera, pack an overnight bag (don’t forget a bathing suit),...
Study Abroad Students learn about San Diego’s Little Italy
Location Nestled between Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Bay Embarcadero, Little Italy has become a beloved area for tourists and locals. But Little Italy is more than just a beautiful destination: it also “home” for the CISL students who choose to live in the Vantaggio residence hall. History Little Italy first gained its...