There’s fast food . . . and then there is In-N-Out. Californians will go on and on about how delicious In-N-Out is: the freshness of the burger, the soft bread, the delicious cheese, the “animal style” grilled onions, the special sauce: the ingredients come together to make one very delicious burger! In-N-Out was founded in...
Category: <span>Student Life in the USA</span>
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CISL SF Student Activity: Hiking in the Bay Area (and phrasal verbs with “walk”)
San Francisco is known for its culture, charm, food, architecture . . . the list goes on and on! But did you know that SF is also home to hundreds of incredible hiking trails? The trails in and around San Francisco provide a nature escape within an urban environment. If you are looking for a...
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CISL SD Student Activity: Kayaking in La Jolla
Standing on its dramatic cliffs, palm trees overhead and waves crashing in the blue-green waters below, it becomes very clear why La Jolla (from the Spanish word joya, meaning “jewel”) got its name. The beach is one of the most stunning in San Diego and is a favorite of CISL San Diego students and locals....
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Suggested CISL student activity: SF’s The Fillmore
There is never a shortage of activities for CISL San Francisco students. Between Giants or A’s baseball games, museums, festivals, or simply exploring different neighborhoods, our students keep themselves quite busy! With all the local events, it is tough to choose a short list of suggested activities for visitors, but seeing a show at The...
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Guide to San Diego’s Best Beaches
If there is one thing San Diego does not lack, it is beaches. The city has over 70 miles of beaches for students who study English in San Diego to enjoy, and with such temperate weather, these beaches can be enjoyed year-round! But with so many beaches to choose from, how do you pick where...
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Canoeing the Russian River + Joe Bonamassa’s “The River” lyrics and phrasal verbs
What happens when summer temperatures rise while you are studying English in San Francisco? You do what the locals would do: grab a friend, escape the city, and find some (cooling) nature to relax in. What could be a more perfect outdoor escape than canoeing down the Russian River? The Russian River begins in Mendocino...
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Burrito culture: San Diego vs. San Francisco
If you are living and studying English in San Diego or San Francisco, there is one very important thing you must know: Californians LOVE burritos. What you find inside the burrito will vary greatly depending on the city you live because burrito cultures in San Diego and San Francisco vary tremendously! San Diego Burritos...
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Idioms with “Hot” (+ A Day of Activities in Pacific Beach)
Known as one of the most beautiful and fun beaches in Southern California, Pacific Beach (called “PB”) joins with Mission Beach to complete a three-mile long white-sand beach with a boardwalk for bicyclists, roller-bladers, and pedestrians. The boardwalk is lined with shops, restaurants, cafes, vendors, and even a roller coaster. It’s a great place to...
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Common speaking mistakes ESL students make
A day at San Diego’s Comic-Con San Diego’s Comic-Con, a four-day event that draws roughly 150,000 people each year, is currently underway! If you are currently studying English at CISL San Diego, make sure to run downtown and check out the awesome costumes. You just might run into a celebrity or two while walking around...
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Guide to San Francisco Farmer’s Markets for CISL SF students
This year, San Francisco was rated the “Healthiest City in the United States” by Women’s Health and Men’s Health Magazines. Congratulations to the City by the Bay! We are not surprised to hear of this new accolade. San Franciscans walk throughout their city, enjoy hiking and biking on the weekends, and have access to the...