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2 The City of Beverly Hills MLI Beverly Hills offers students a remarkably unique setting to learn English and experience vibrant American culture like no other! Beverly Hills streets are lined with multi-million dollar mansions, towering trees, and miles of manicured green lawns. At the center of the city is the fabled star-studded shopping street, Rodeo Drive. Here you can visit the most opulent stores featuring world renowned designers. The Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Gardens Park, Beverly Hilton, and Spago are all within walking distance from our school. Come explore this unique opportunity to learn English while experiencing plenty of luxury, entertainment, and fun!

3 The City of Hollywood MLI Hollywood is in the heart of Hollywood on The Walk of Fame! We are conveniently located right next to a subway station and The Hollywood & Highland Center shopping center. Across the street is Kodak Theatre, where the Oscar Award Ceremony is held. Historical Grauman s Chinese Theatre is a block away with legendary foot and hand prints of celebrities. Around the corner is The Hollywood Bowl, L.A. s premier location for extraordinary music, dance, and fine dining under the stars! Come join the fun and learn English in the original movie mecca of the world! Our English programs cater to all levels and abilities. We have an excellent student to teacher ratio that allows students to feel comfortable asking questions and learn more efficiently. All of our teachers are native speakers and have special training teaching English as a Second Language to adults. We offer a diverse curriculum including conversation, pronunciation, writing, test strategies and Business Communication. We strive to offer quality education in English that is functional, practical, and prepares you for a life full of English. We would love to have you at our school and value the opportunity to be a part of your learning experience. We re ready to teach you English and show you around California s most famous city Hollywood!

4 Welcome from the Academic Coordinator Dear student, MLI is looking forward to introducing several exciting new ESL programs that are designed to teach students real-world communication skills in a stimulating cultural environment. Whatever your goals are, a variety of intensive English and test preparation courses will be offered to meet your specific goals. The highly qualified caring staff and instructors at MLI are here to assist you every step of the way. There are many activities and events that you can experience in Southern California. After class, students will enjoy a full schedule of activities and field trips, each of which offers many opportunities to practice English conversation. I hope you will join the many field trips and school outings that are planned for MLI students every month. Not only will you enjoy yourself, but you will also be able to improve your English skills and learn more about American culture. I welcome you to Mentor Language Institute and wish you the very best as you embark on an unforgettable learning adventure in California! Ken Estep Academic Coordinator Mentor Language Institute

5 Programs ESL Program The ESL Program is comprised of structure (practical grammar and writing) and communication sections. The communication section is broken up into reading and verbal (listening & speaking) classes. In the basic-level verbal classes, listening and speaking skills are introduced through the use of dialogues, pictures, and pantomime. Students learn basic phrases in order to deal with common situations and topics in an English-speaking environment. In the intermediate-level verbal classes, communication beyond everyday English is emphasized as students move on to more complex language skills. Class materials focus on current events and topics to practice newly learned language functions. In the advanced-level verbal classes, the focus is on both informal speaking and formal presentation skills related to public speaking and everyday communication in the English-speaking world. Students will be fine-tuning their oral communication skills to enhance both the accuracy and fluency of their English language abilities. ESL Program Schedule- Beverly Hills Campus ESL Program Schedule- Hollywood Campus 8:30 AM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:20 AM 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 1:00 PM 1:50 PM 2:00 PM 2:50 PM 3:00 PM 3:50 PM Beginning Beginning High High Advanced Advanced CMAR CMAR Lunch CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR 8:30 AM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:20 AM 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 1:00 PM 1:50 PM Beginning Beginning High High Advanced Advanced Lunch CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR ESL

6 Option 1 ESL Program + CMAR ESL Program Schedule- Beverly Hills Campus ESL Program Schedule- Hollywood Campus 8:30 AM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:20 AM 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 1:00 PM 1:50 PM 2:00 PM 2:50 PM 3:00 PM 3:50 PM Beginning Beginning High High Advanced Advanced CMAR CMAR Lunch CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR 8:30 AM 9:20 AM 9:30 AM 10:20 AM 10:30 AM 11:20 AM 11:30 AM 12:20 PM 1:00 PM 1:50 PM Beginning Beginning High High Advanced Advanced Lunch CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR CMAR: Conversation Management and Accent Reduction Students will learn everyday communication skills and practice American English pronunciation in order to speak with confidence, clarity and effectiveness. The CMAR class focuses on teaching students how to recognize and reproduce American English sounds. The teacher instructs students on the physical structure of the mouth and how to use one s tongue, lips and teeth to speak clear, comprehensible English. -Pronunciation -Vowel & consonant practice -Intonation & stress practice -New vocabulary & idioms -Idioms introduced through pronunciation practice (exercises, dialogues, etc.) -Dialogue practice -Interactive speaking & listening activities

7 TOEFL Program The TOEFL ibt Test Preparation Program prepares students for all four sections of the TOEFL ibt exam. The program provides effective test strategies for all of the questions on the reading and listening sections of the exam. Students also practice how to read quickly and effectively, and they learn how to take notes efficiently to succeed on the listening section. All six speaking tasks are practiced extensively in class and recorded. The instructor listens to student speaking samples and provides advice for improving word choice, speaking style, and organizational structure. Unlike programs offered at other schools, students practice writing for the exam by doing one essay per week in class, and they receive scores and comments from the instructor. The instructor corrects and marks essays for misspellings, grammar mistakes, and organization to accelerate progress in writing. In order to fully prepare students for the conditions and pressure of the examination, students receive partial reading and listening practice tests every Friday, and receive three full practice tests in the program. Practice tests are reviewed and scored in class. Full practice tests are scored by the instructor with comments and suggestions. Learn strategies for writing effective and persuasive TOEFL essays.

8 Option 2 TOEFL Program + TIP This program is designed for students who want to succeed on the TOEFL examination as quickly as possible. Option 2 combines our 3.6-hour TOEFL Program with our 1-hour TOEFL Integrated Practice (TIP) class. Intensive TOEFL Schedule The TOEFL ibt Preparation Program prepares students for all four sections of the TOEFL ibt exam by presenting and practicing strategies to help them improve their reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking and writing skills. In addition, students are given practice in critical thinking and note-taking skills. This class is beneficial for students who need a TOEFL score to get into a university or graduate school program and students who need a TOEFL score to enter a profession in the U.S. (such as Nursing or Pharmacy).

9 GRE / GMAT Program: The GRE / GMAT Program is designed to help advanced non-native speakers of English improve their verbal, reading, and writing scores on either the GRE or GMAT test. Students receive individualized instruction on the test that they are preparing for, as well as group instruction to improve overall comprehension. This class will cover test-taking strategies and review the verbal portions of both tests. is of paramount importance to both exams, and to students university careers following the exam. For this reason, vocabulary is studied for one hour every day. Three hours a week are dedicated to writing techniques, strategies and practice. The two question types, Issue and Argument, are taught in two-week cycles to allow for focused practice of both writing questions. comprehension is also practiced three hours per week. Special attention is dedicated to teaching reading techniques and how to extract meaning from an article s structure. The reading texts that students will be responsible for analyzing are university-level academic writings. This section stresses the development of test-taking habits that maximize scores for a given level of English. The TOEIC Program The TOEIC class is designed to help non-native speakers of English improve their TOEIC scores with a unique system that covers the 7 parts of the TOEIC listening and reading tests. Students receive individualized instruction, as well as group instruction to improve overall English comprehension. The class uses authentic TOEIC questions in listening, grammar, vocabulary, and reading. Students participate in simulated test situations and review strategies for the various types of questions they will encounter on the test. MLI s TOEIC class also helps students become more successful in an actual business environment. related to business situations is learned every day. The class is most useful for: Students who wish to work in business in English-speaking countries Students who need a TOEIC score to get a job in their own countries Students who wish to learn business-related vocabulary The class uses a textbook that contains vocabulary that most commonly appears on the TOEIC test. Up to an hour a day is spent on learning new words, understanding and practicing them in context, and reviewing word forms.

10 Business Communications Program The Business Communications Program consists of two classes: Integrated Business Concepts and Interactive Business Communication Skills. This course will prepare you for all aspects of the business world, from giving presentations to using PowerPoint, from speaking on the phone to letter-writing, from negotiating to socializing. The class also focuses on learning English idioms, vocabulary and slang common in modern business, and promotes a real-world application of this knowledge through a variety of activities. Highly interactive, the class encourages students to contribute experiences from their home countries to class discussions and reanalyze them within a global context.

11 Activities Every Friday we have activities with our students. Activities are important to MLI because we want our students to explore and expand their use of English. Learning to speak English effectively takes place not only in the classroom, but outside, in an environment where speaking is essential for communication. Learning to adapt to the culture of English is our goal here for you at MLI. Example of Activities Calendar Wednesday, the 2nd L.A. Clippers VS Chicago Bulls 5:30-10 pm Staples Center We will drive you back Friday, the 4th Universal Studios Hollywood 9:30-10 pm Simpsons Ride! etc! We will drive you back Friday, the 11th Camarillo Outlet 9:30-10 pm Shopping time! We will drive you back Friday, the 18th Disneyland 9:30-10 pm Mickey Mouse! We will drive you back Tuesday, the 22nd L.A. Lakers VS Chicago Bulls 5:30-10 pm Staples Center! We will drive you back Beach Party August Halloween Party October Thanksgiving November Potluck *Please note that actual activity dates will vary.

12 Activities: Disneyland Universal Studios Six Flags Magic Mountain San Diego Tour Las Vegas & Grand Canyon Tour San Francisco Tour BBQ Party Major League Baseball Games NBA Games Soccer Games Movie Studio Tours Guest Speakers

13 Mutual Recognition Program Many colleges and universities provide MLI students admission without having to take the TOEFL test. In addition, MLI students can take part-time college and university classes while enrolled full-time at MLI. MLI has a specific agreement with each individual college, and the agreements vary slightly from school to school. These are some of the colleges that MLI has agreements with: Santa Monica College, Glendale Community College, Pasadena City College and Cypress College. Glendale Community College Completion of MLI s High ESL program guarantees entry to the following schools without a TOEFL score: Los Angeles Trade Technical College Pierce College Pasadena City College Full Sail University

14 Program Recognition In addition to MLI s MRP agreements, some local colleges recognize MLI s programs. While these colleges do not guarantee admission, they will accept MLI students on a case-by-case basis, as long as the student receives a recommendation from MLI. MLI s Program is recognized by: Lorain County Community College

15 Testimonials I can say that studying at MLI was a unique experience in my life. More than being a student, I had the opportunity to help MLI s teachers. With this added experience, I was able to develop my English skills even more. During my stay I learned a lot, personally and professionally. Not only did I improve my English skills, but I also shared a lot with people from different cultures, made new friends and experienced a routine I never had, enriching my own sense of culture and independence. At MLI I made friends from all around the world, lived priceless moments and had an experience that I ll never forget. My school, MLI, is a great place to improve your English. It is hard to name what I like about my school because I have a lot to tell. I have been here for 6 months now and I can feel my English has improved. That s because my teachers are amazing. They know a lot of things and I learned not only English but also history, politics, science and culture in class. I learned about foreign culture while improving my English. I used to take pronunciation class and now I take Business English class. Those are very effective. The best thing about MLI is the teachers. The students and staff are so friendly that it makes me come to school every day. Sakiko Shiga - Japan Hey guys! My name is Seifallah Charni. I am studying at Mentor Language Institute, which is located in Beverly Hills. I ve been studying in this school for 7 months. While you are thinking about which school is best to improve your English, I would like to share my experience about this school. First of all, teachers here are professionals. They teach us, but at the same time I do not feel pressure from them. Right now I am studying TOEFL and I can feel improvement in my English skills. Teachers encourage us and I never feel uncomfortable asking questions. Secondly, we do not study all the time. There are a lot of different activities in the school, such as trips to Las Vegas, Disneyland, camping and lots of other activities as well. Also, at the end of the term we have a great party, where we can enjoy time outdoors and meet a lot of people from different countries who study in our school. Moreover, it has a great location! As I like shopping so much, it s a pretty convenient and nice area to relax after class. There are plenty of advantages to studying at MLI. Come to our school and check it out!! Hope to see you at MLI!!! Have a great time! Seifallah Charni - Tunisia MLI is the best school in California. The location of our school is very comfortable and nice. We are so close to Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Center! Also the school provides many different activities, so we have a chance to study, and at the same time, observe Los Angeles. MLI provides a wide range of classes at different times which allows students to choose a comfortable schedule for them. I m taking the TOEFL class it s very proactive and useful. Our teacher is so professional. His classes are always very interesting and helpful. The classrooms have everything you need for your education computers, speakers and so on. Amanda Piquet - Brazil I have been studying at MLI for almost 6 months, and I m proud of this school. It helped me a lot to improve my English skills. The program range at MLI is very complete, from ESL to Business and TOEFL classes. The schedule is also very flexible and suits anyone s needs. Staff are always there if you have any problems or suggestions and the school has very professional teachers. The activities promoted by the school are awesome. We always have a lot of fun, and I hope to come back again. Diego Dell era - Italy The atmosphere at the school is warm and friendly. The MLI staff are really kind and ready to help in any situation. So guys, welcome to MLI! You will enjoy the West Coast and at the same time improve your English skills and meet me. Anna Belentsova - Russia This is my school, MLI! It s on Wilshire and Santa Monica. It s a good location. The first time I came here alone and I couldn t speak English. Three months later, I started to speak English, and now I have a lot of friends in my school and outside the school. They are years old. They are Japanese, Brazilian, French, Italian, Korean and others. My school staff is very friendly, and they always help all of the students. I live in a dormitory. It is close to my school and shopping malls. Every week our school has activities. For example, we go to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Las Vegas and shopping outlets. We have BBQ parties sometimes. Life is very fun in LA. Yildiz Zulaloglu - Turkey

16 Beverly Hills Campus 9744 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 445 Beverly Hills, CA Tel: 1(310) Fax: 1(310) Hollywood Campus 6755 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 300 Hollywood, CA Tel: 1(323) Fax: 1(323) / Admissions & Marketing Office 9744 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 445 Beverly Hills, CA Tel: 1(424) Fax: 1(310) admissions@mliesl.us