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In the United States, the months of November and December are known as the holiday season. There are so many good reasons for students at English schools in San Diego to celebrate and have fun. It is a time of the year when friends and family can get together and enjoy a variety of festivals, events, activities and...shopping. But there are many excellent non-holiday events happening during

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Do you attend a corporate English school? Have you attended one before? Large companies use expensive marketing campaigns to attract new students to their English programs. This is why their programs are so expensive. Also, those corporate English schools are frequently managed by people who have never even taught English to international students before. Can those schools and managers

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The Halloween festivities: MORE THAN TWO WEEKS OF FUN FOR YOU! Fantastic lessons inside the classroom are an important part of Connect English programs, but social and cultural activities are important for our students as well. We take an active role in creating cultural activities for students so that they have friendly ways to use their language skills inside and outside of school. If you

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By TOEFL NickSan Diego is the best Halloween city in the United States. The perfect October weather allows everyone to celebrate both indoors and outdoors while our friends in Northern California and on the East Coast are already starting to freeze as winter begins to arrive in those other places.I've been teaching English and TOEFL to international students for years in San Diego, living in

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As summer continues in San Diego, many students who arrived in June and July are ready for better classes and better prices. Many students begin their English studies in San Diego at expensive Downtown or La Jolla schools with inexperienced teachers. Smart students quickly see that there are better options for their education in the USA. These students usually find Connect English and transfer

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Summer brings some good new options to Connect English students. Our language school in San Diego already offers superb intensive English courses in the mornings, high-quality tutoring and private lesson options in the afternoons, and exciting activities after classes each week. Now we can offer even more class schedule options to our students. Starting on July 5th, Connect English students

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Many countries offer scholarship programs for young adults to come to the USA and learn English. Some of the coolest scholarships come from Saudi Arabia, with their SACM programs, and also from Spain, with their Becas MEC programs. In the Summer of 2011, Connect English offers perfect programs for students using the Becas MEC. If your beca requires a 15-hour program, a 20-hour program, or even

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Do you think the public transportation system (bus, trolley) in San Diego is better than your hometown's system? San Diego is a unique city in terms of transportation. American citizens use their cars a lot, but our public transportation system in San Diego is actually quite efficient. The trolleys are on time, buses are spacious and functional, and our freeway system usually flows smoothly.

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English schools in San Diego frequently offer students only what their school managers decide to offer. Those schools just want to give classes that fit their big-company idea. Connect English does things differently, though. We are able to make programs that fit students' immediate needs. Here's an example: Students at Connect English improve their grammar, vocabulary, listening and

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Connect English wants the best students. We want students who are eager to learn and are ready to take on challenges to improve themselves. For those students, we have unique programs and options that no other language school in San Diego will offer to their students. Programs like our Academic Support Center and Homework Club give international students in San Diego many different ways to

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Because Connect English was established by teachers, we are serious about our students' education. One of the education tools that we use in order to keep our students focused on the big picture is conducting final exams every eight weeks. Students have to prepare for challenges in reading, grammar, vocabulary, writing and even speaking. Teachers help students review the materials so that they

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San Diego has so many event options for students at English schools in San Diego, and everyone else as well. Check our calendar frequently to see the new events that we recommend for you. These are the events that our teachers, students and friends have enjoyed in the past, and that we think international students in San Diego will love in the future.If you want more real advice and

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San Diego has so many event options for students at English schools in San Diego, and everyone else as well. Check our calendar frequently to see the new events that we recommend for you. These are the events that our teachers, students and friends have enjoyed in the past, and that we think international students in San Diego will love in the future.If you want more real advice and

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With the recent news of a California school for international students being closed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January, what lessons can other students learn about their own situation? How should students think about their school choices when they are deciding where to study in the USA?[To read the article about the school that the US federal government recently closed,

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Connect English is serious about helping you learn English. So serious, in fact, that Academic Director Adam Cooke "patrols" the school lobby area and classrooms during breaks between our Intensive English classes and TOEFL classes. When he hears students speaking other languages inside of Connect English, he gives them a grammar ticket. That's right, students. You'd better stay focused on

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How can you help yourself pass the TOEFL? Join the best TOEFL program in San Diego.[View other parts of this series: part 1 part 2]If you are studying at a language school in San Diego, then you have probably heard about TOEFL classes. Students can get TOEFL training from a number of schools in San Diego, but are those TOEFL programs always good? Are they always worth all of the money you have to

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How can you help yourself pass the TOEFL? Join the best TOEFL program in San Diego.[View other parts of this series: part 1]If you are studying at a language school in San Diego, then you have probably heard about TOEFL classes. Students can get TOEFL training from a number of schools in San Diego, but are those TOEFL programs always good? Are they always worth all of the money you have to spend

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Students are telling their friends and family to join the educational experience so that they can grow together.When people find something good, something that helps them a lot, they tell their friends and family to try it. They want the people that they care about to enjoy the things that will help them grow stronger and be more satisfied in life. Connect English is one of the things that

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How can you help yourself pass the TOEFL? Join the best TOEFL program in San Diego.[View other parts of this series: part 2]If you are studying at a language school in San Diego, then you have probably heard about TOEFL classes. Students can get TOEFL training from a number of schools in San Diego, but are TOEFL programs always good? Are they always worth all of the money you have to spend for

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International Students Learn about American Society with Connect English Language InstituteThe most interesting language school in San Diego is offering even more interesting classes for San Diego international students. Connect English Language Institute is offering an American football class on Wednesday, November 17th at 1:30pm. You are invited!American football is an interesting sport that

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San Diego international students are always looking for opportunities to get active and have fun with their friends. Frequently, international students don’t get to play soccer as frequently as they want. Students from Brazil, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Kuwait and other countries LOVE playing soccer, but when they arrive in the United States, they don’t know where to

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The Halloween festivities: TWO WEEKS OF FUN FOR YOU!If you are an international student looking for Halloween fun in San Diego, come to Connect English in the two weeks before Halloween to join our events and activities. No other English school in San Diego will offer as much fun as Connect English. Here is a list of the fun things that we invite you to attend:Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Part 1

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Connect English Language Institute is built on the idea that an affordable school can still be a great school. Students shouldn't need to choose between good prices and a good education. A good education can be affordable too!One of our favorite services that we offer to our beginner and pre-intermediate students is the Connect English Homework Club. Most of our newest students are hungry for

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By TOEFL NickSan Diego is the best Halloween city in the United States. The perfect October weather allows everyone to celebrate both indoors and outdoors while our friends in Northern California and on the East Coast are already starting to freeze.I've been teaching for years in San Diego, living in San Diego even longer, and celebrating Halloween even longer than that. Over this time I've

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International students frequently come to Connect English Language Institute for help: They need help with passing the TOEFL; They need help with improving their English for their career back in their home country; They need help with homestays and accommodations in San Diego. Many international students also come to Connect English because they would like to change visa status, become

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Connect English Language Institute is always proud of hard-working students. We encourage our students with every step they take, and we always want to give credit to students who achieve success thanks to their great attitudes and their focus on their goals.This month Connect English would like to shine a light on Laura Petrella, who came to Connect English while she was on vacation in San

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These days, everyone knows that going green (protecting the environment with your daily actions) is the right thing to do. But did you also know that going green can be a fun, convenient and healthy way to get around San Diego? Students at Connect English understand the importance of being responsible and having fun, so this summer we created the Connect English Bike-Loan Program. Students can

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It was a proud day for Connect English, and definitely a proud day for S.K. Lee when he was admitted to the College of Creative Studies, an accredited university in Detroit, Michigan. And not only was he admitted to the school of his dreams, but he also received an extraordinary scholarship because their admissions department was so impressed with his design abilities.After a four-month TOEFL

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Many students wonder, "Do I want to study and learn a lot, or do I want to enjoy San Diego and meet new friends?" But why not have both at Connect English Language Institute?Connect English Language Institute is serious about your education, but also serious about helping you enjoy your experience in San Diego, California. Classes focus on helping students improve their English language skills

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Every week new students are coming to Connect English to see what everyone is talking about. Many of our new students have come to Connect English because a friend of theirs already studies here and is truly enjoying the classes, activities and services. Why waste your time at a school that isn't serious about your education? Our staff members are here and happy to assist you with

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Last week the students of Connect English Language Institute had the chance to try something fresh and new in San Diego: Frisbee golf at Morley Field. Have you tried it before? It's a lot of fun. They had been learning English and studying grammar all week long. This field trip was a good opportunity to get out of their TOEFL classes and Intensive English classes so they could enjoy the great

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2009 has been a great year at Connect English. We have had so much fun with the people that we have met from around the world. So many of our students have achieved their goals and been accepted to real American colleges and universities this year. We are excited to help even more students in 2010!Here are some of our favorite photos of our favorite people and events in 2009:(The album is also

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A lot of fun and exciting things happen when you spend your time at a language school in San Diego. Students have so much world experience to share. Teachers are always coming up with fresh ideas for their lessons and for their students. Events and activities are going on every week. There's always something new to think about!The thing that everyone loves the most, though, is the food. When

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The students of Connect English have goals. We all work hard to make sure that those goals become plans, and that those plans then become real-life achievements. This is why Connect English has established the Academic Support Center.Every Friday, the staff and teachers of Connect English are here to help present and past students use the resources of the school to prepare for the TOEFL, work

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By TOEFL NickSan Diego is the best Halloween city in the United States. The perfect October weather allows everyone to celebrate both indoors and outdoors while our friends in Northern California and on the East Coast are already starting to freeze.I've been teaching for years in San Diego, living in San Diego even longer, and celebrating Halloween even longer than that. Over this time I've

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Are you looking for opportunities to meet new people and have fun in San Diego? Sign up for Connect English events. Here's a list of some of the events coming up this fall. Let us know which ones you would like to participate in.Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30pm: Root Beer Floats at Connect EnglishThe weather will be nice and hot in San Diego for a long time, so bring your friends and meet the

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The summer is almost over, but that's not bad news for Javier Peña. His dreams will continue this fall as he begins his first semester of classes at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. This accomplished drummer from Colombia will have the opportunity to work with exciting professors and other gifted musicians like himself. Congratulations, Javier! We at Connect English are happy to have

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Nick was busy teaching TOEFL while I was out having a cool educational experience with students and some of the Connect English staff at Balboa Park! In this picture, Lendryse and Andrea are preparing for the flight simulator at San Diego's Air and Space Museum. Students at Connect English have the opportunity to improve their English in San Diego both in and out of the classroom. This means

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A great group of students from Spain came to Connect English in July. In addition to their English classes, they took surfing lessons, toured Los Angeles, visited museums, and even tried In-N-Out Burger. Students like this are exactly why Connect English exists. Great classes and great fun. Learning English should be more than just classes. It should be an experience. Check out the pictures of

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Here's one of our favorite success stories: In two months of study at Connect English, Nazari Urbina was able to raise her TOEFL score by nine points. Thanks to this improvement in her score, Nazari was offered a full scholarship to join the Texas A&M University tennis team for the 2009-2010 season. Her focus and dedication to reaching her goals through Connect English have helped her to turn

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Connect English Language Institute is the best language school in San Diego. Visit our website at www.ConnectEnglishSanDiego.com, or our Facebook fan page at www.facebook.com/connectenglish.Connect English prepares students for TOEFL and success in English. Contact us for more information about your language instruction needs.

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