CISL San Francisco hosts free walking tours through many of the city’s neighborhoods, including the vibrant Mission District. Before visiting this incredible SF region, learn a little about this cultural hub: the area is full of history, art, culture, and great food! Interesting Facts about San Francisco’s Mission District The Mission gets its name from...
Learning English at CISL doesn’t end when class does each day: there are countless ways that students can continue improving their English while studying at CISL San Diego or San Francisco! The following tips will help you continue improving your English skills while living and studying in California. Get involved, and make the most of your...
CISL San Diego teams up with San Diego Experiences to provide students with discounted tickets to San Diego’s Safari Park. Have you been? It’s an incredible adventure! The Safari Park is unlike any zoo (even the amazing San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park). The Safari Park gives animals the opportunity to roam freely on hundreds...
Many people live by the motto “No regrets,” but sometimes we need to express at least a minor regret or mistake in English. How do we do so? There are two phrases in English to express regret: “I wish” and “If only.” Both of these phrases are followed by the Past Perfect, which uses the...
It’s a crime not to picnic when you are studying English in San Diego! “America’s Finest City” has so many great beaches and parks that it is difficult to choose which are the best locations for a fun picnic. Also difficult? Choosing what to eat during your outing: there are so many great delis in...
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....
California. There is not enough to say about this great state and how much fun it is to live here! From the beautiful beaches, the food, the wine, and the museums to the outdoors, the nightlife, and parks . . . there are just too many fun things to list as reasons we love the Golden State....
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...
There are so many fun activities for English students in SF that sometimes, we have a difficult time choosing which activities to highlight on the CISL Blog. Alcatraz, Sausalito, Golden Gate Park, museums, festivals, cool shows in awesome theaters, canoeing, hiking . . . there is always something interesting happening in the City by the...
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...
