CISL San Diego students often take field trips* around SD in order to experience real-life English practice. A common activity is for students to attend a court hearing at the San Diego County Courthouse, which is located just a few streets from CISL in Downtown San Diego. The Courthouse provides an opportunity to learn many...
Don’t stress about IELTS: master it! Follow these IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 tips to feel confident about your IELTS Speaking Test. IELTS Speaking Test Part 2 Tips Overview of the IELTS Speaking Part 2 Format Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test works in the following way: You are given a card, which has your prompt....
Piled high, covered in berries, dripping with syrup, finished with chocolate . . . there are a million recipes for this breakfast favorite. While you are studying English in San Diego or San Francisco, be sure to check out some of the cities’ delicious pancake houses. The best pancakes in San Diego Richard Walker’s Pancake...
CISL students receive hours of English conversation practice while in the classroom Monday through Friday, but the learning does not end once classtime does! The following list includes some of the many ways CISL students can practice English while studying in SF and SD. How many of these things have you tried? Fun ways to...
Whether you are taking the IELTS, CAE, FCE, or TOEFL exam, you will be asked to write some form of essay or response. The writing assignment could be about a number of topics (and written in a number of styles), but there is one thing all writing prompts should have: a good thesis statement. Writing a...
San Diego is known for a lot more than its beautiful beaches and great weather: the city also has great shopping! Use our guide to shopping in San Diego to help you enjoy your shopping excursions. Enjoy! Guide to Shopping in San Diego Horton Plaza (Downtown San Diego) Located just down the street from campus,...
Are you crazy enough to be scared out of your wits? If so, then read on, and learn about the scariest haunted tours San Diego has to offer. Look for some expressions, which are in bold, that we often use when we talk about scary or dangerous situations. The definitions are at the bottom of...
If you would like a fresh new way of learning English while studying at CISL San Diego, try taking a cooking class! Hip Cooks, a cooking school located in North Park, is an excellent CISL student activity option. Students can learn to cook a new dish or new cuisine style, and in the process they...
Are you taking the IELTS exam soon? Writing is an important aspect of the test: be sure you know these writing tips for the IELTS essay. Writing Tips for the IELTS Essay Choose a position, and stick with it In the IELTS essay, you are typically asked to choose a position. Sometimes, it is...
San Diego is of course known for its stunning beaches and bays, but did you know that there are also many beautiful lakes in San Diego County? The area’s serene lakes are excellent places for water sports like wake boarding, skiing, and fishing. It is easy to get caught up in the peaceful environment, but make...
