Stimulating Conversation
2222 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
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What to expect
Google Reviews
I consider that my time at LSI was pretty good, I spent around 8 months there, it was one of the most important events in my life. Obviously I learned ENGLISH there, but for me the most important is the friends that I got through my time, we became like a family, the teachers are so good, I just had the opportunity to take classes with ANDY, I hashed out every time with him, it was fun because in the class each person could say wathever they wanted, other thing about The teachers is that they have a good preparation in universities, which means that they have plenty of knowledge, Robert is a good director, sometimes he didn't say Hi, but for me it is important, because I'm from Colombia, and there is very important greet, so I forced him to greet me all the time 🤣,ohh if you are planning to study there, don't forget to play ping pong is the best thing ever, I became the king of ping pong there. The bad things about there are few, maybe I would invest in infrastructure in some classrooms, but it general is good. To sump up, I really recommend there, if you are reading this and you go, Please say to Robert that Diego was the person who recommend you, thanks.
I had a wonderful experience studying at LSI. The teachers here are truly professional, patient, and caring. They always made sure that every student understood the lesson and felt comfortable participating in class. The atmosphere was friendly and supportive, and I met classmates from all over the world, which made learning even more enjoyable. My English improved every single day — not just grammar and vocabulary, but especially my speaking confidence. I learned so many new words and felt myself getting better week by week. One thing I really loved is that every week the school organizes outdoor activities. Sometimes we visit museums, sometimes we go out for group dinners. These activities helped me experience real American culture and made my time here even more meaningful and fun. I LOVE LSI, THANK YOU!!!
I spent one and a half months at LSI, and it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. Andy and Rod were incredibly friendly and kind; they were always ready to help with any questions I had. Andy, in particular, stood out as one of the best teachers I've ever had. He has a wonderful sense of humor and an exceptional way of teaching. The classmates at LSI were also all very friendly and outgoing. Even though we had only known each other for a month, it felt as if we had been old friends for years. Thanks to all of them for creating such wonderful memories. I’m going to miss this.
Hello, I'm from Panama. My experience with LSI has been very positive, from the first day of the admissions process until arriving in San Francisco. It was simple and fast. Robert, the director, is very kind and attentive to the students. He is attentive to everything from the moment you leave your country until you arrive at LSI. My experience with the classes has been very interesting. The teachers use many different methods. Sometimes we complete homework, and when we're done, we play different games related to the activities and assignments. They also take excursions to tourist and cultural sites. There's a very friendly girl named Nara; she's like a tour guide for the students at LSI; she knows a lot of places. Activities with her take place on Wednesdays and Fridays after class. Thanks to them, I saw the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Oracle Park, the stadium in San Francisco, California. All that said, I highly recommend LSI. It's an unforgettable experience, and you'll learn a lot and practice your English.
Great teacher, great school with friendly staff and helpful. Andy is my teacher. He is so funny and caring towards his students. We are not only learning English, we also study outside the textbooks.
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