UCI DCE 2- & 4-WEEK ESL PROGRAMS
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Classes in the Conversation & Culture Program


All full-time students are required to attend three classes per day, which meet from Monday through Friday. Click here to find out more about each class:  
  • Speaking/Listening 
  • Specialized Courses*
  • Pronunciation/Vocabulary   OR Business Writing
* Specialized course options vary by month and may include one or more of the following. Not all topics are offered every month.
  • American Culture
  • English for Science and Technology
  • Academic Preparation

The Conversation & Culture program has up to six levels:
    Level A: Beginning
    Level B: High beginning
    Level C: Low intermediate
    Level D: Intermediate
    Level E: High intermediate
    Level F: Advanced

CC levels are roughly equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels as shown in the chart on the right.
Descriptions in italics are taken from the “CEFR Global Scale” (http://www.coe.int/t/DG4/Portfolio/?M=/main_pages/levels.html).

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  • Home
    • Calendars & Dates
    • Irvine & UCI
  • Conversation & Culture
    • Classes in the CC Program >
      • Speaking/Listening
      • Specialized Courses
      • Pronunciation/Vocabulary
    • Level Placement/Change
  • Business English
    • Classes in the BE Program >
      • English for Business Topics
      • English for Business Communiciation
      • Business Writing
    • Testing & Placement
  • Information for Students
    • Attendance Policies
    • Grades & Grade Reports
    • Program Rules & Expectations
    • Applications, Tuition & Payment >
      • Payment Methods
      • Payment Contact Form
    • For Part-Time Students
    • Immigration
    • Activities >
      • Using Computers at UCI
      • Accessing Wi-Fi
      • Anteater Recreation Center (The ARC)
    • Living in Irvine >
      • Transportation
      • Safety Information
    • Tips for Success
    • Other UCI Information
    • UCI Maps
  • Contact Us