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Learn English in California

We feel confident that your experience at Language Systems will be both rewarding and enjoyable. Studying English in Los Angeles is the first step in an adventure that will open up a whole new world for you and provide numerous opportunities for your future.

Our Programs

English as a Second Language (ESL) is our most popular Intensive English Program. It combines 3 classes: Listening & Speaking, Reading & Vocabulary and Grammar & Writing with 3 different teachers.

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This is our most popular Intensive English Program. It combines 3 classes: Listening & Speaking, Reading & Vocabulary and Grammar & Writing with 3 different teachers.

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Consists of three classes: Business Communications, Business Theory and Meetings, and Business Practice. This course will prepare you to speak English confidently in any business environment.

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Will provide students with the opportunity to explore in and around the Los Angeles area while helping improve confidence in using English in everyday situations.

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Has a unique four-week system that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice on the computer. You will have two practice tests every four weeks to get familiar with the test and monitor your improvement.

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Has a unique ten-day system that covers all seven parts of the TOEIC listening and reading sections. You will have a practice test every two weeks to get familiar with the test and monitor your improvement.

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Through a program of lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, practical teaching exercises, classroom observations, team teaching and student teaching, participants will acquire a fundamental knowledge of the methodology and materials of TESOL.

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Is designed specifically to help non-native speakers of English improve their verbal, reading, and writing scores on either the GMAT or GRE test.

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Class Sessions Available

Starting Dates (2024)

Winter Term 2024
January 2, 2024 – March 29, 2024
Starting Dates
January 2, 2024 (Session A)
January 29, 2024 (Session B)
February 26, 2024 (Session C) 
Holidays
January 1, 2024 (New Year’s Day)
January 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 19, 2024 (Presidents’ Day) 
Spring Term 2024
April 1, 2024 – June 21, 2024
Starting Dates
April 1, 2024 (Session A)
April 29, 2024 (Session B)
May 27, 2024 (Session C)
Holidays
May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)

June 19, 2023 (Juneteenth)

Summer Term 2024
June 24, 2024 – September 20, 2024
Starting Dates
June 24, 2024 (Session A)
July 22, 2024 (Session B)
August 19, 2024 (Session C)
Holidays
July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)
September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)
Fall Term 2024
September 23, 2024 – December 20, 2024
Starting Dates
September 23, 2024 (Session A)
October 21, 2024 (Session B)
November 18, 2024 (Session C) 
Holidays
October 14, 2024 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)

November 11, 2024 (Veteran’s Day)
November 28 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)

Winter Term 2023
January 3, 2023 – March 30, 2023
Starting Dates
January 3, 2023 (Session A)
January 30, 2023 (Session B)
February 27, 2023 (Session C) 
Holidays
January 2, 2023 (New Year’s Day)
January 16, 2023 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 20, 2023 (Presidents’ Day) 
Spring Term 2023
April 3, 2023 – June 22, 2023
Starting Dates
April 3, 2023 (Session A)
May 1, 2023 (Session B)
May 30, 2023 (Session C)
Holidays
May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)
Summer Term 2023
June 26, 2023 – September 14, 2023
Starting Dates
June 26, 2023 (Session A)
July 24, 2023 (Session B)
August 21, 2023 (Session C)
Holidays
July 4, 2023 (Independence Day)
September 4, 2023 (Labor Day)
Fall Term 2023
September 18, 2023 – December 14, 2023
Starting Dates
September 18, 2023 (Session A)
October 16, 2023 (Session B)
November 13, 2023 (Session C) 
Holidays
November 10, 2023 (Veteran’s Day)
November 23 – 24, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day)

2024 Calendar (PDF)

Affordable Tuition

California and Language Systems International

Learn English in California

We feel confident that your experience at Language Systems
will be both rewarding and enjoyable. Studying English in
Los Angeles is the first step in an adventure that will open
up a whole new world for you and provide numerous opportunities
for your future.

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We offer 3 locations in Sunny Southern California. We have the perfect one for you!

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A variety of programs

Intensive English Programs to meet your needs and Test Preparation Courses.

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Affordable tuition

Quality education at an affordable price. Get a customized tuition quote today.

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Our Programs


Language Systems has developed a variety of language programs to
meet your needs; our programs include Intensive English Courses and Test Preparation Courses.

English as a Second Language (ESL) is our most popular Intensive English Program. It combines 3 classes: Listening & Speaking, Reading & Vocabulary and Grammar & Writing with 3 different teachers.

Is designed to reduce your accent and improve your pronunciation, idiom usage, and the conversational skills necessary for real-world situations in English.

Consists of three classes: Business Communications, Business Theory and Meetings, and Business Practice. This course will prepare you to speak English confidently in any business environment.

Will provide students with the opportunity to explore in and around the Los Angeles area while helping improve confidence in using English in everyday situations.

Has a unique four-week system that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice on the computer. You will have two practice tests every four weeks to get familiar with the test and monitor your improvement.

Has a unique ten-day system that covers all seven parts of the TOEIC listening and reading sections. You will have a practice test every two weeks to get familiar with the test and monitor your improvement.

Through a program of lectures, readings, discussions, assignments, practical teaching exercises, classroom observations, team teaching and student teaching, participants will acquire a fundamental knowledge of the methodology and materials of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Is designed specifically to help non-native speakers of English improve their verbal, reading, and writing scores on either the GMAT or GRE test.

Class Sessions Available


Language Systems offers three class sessions. You can study in the morning, afternoon or evening. You can also improve your English skills by studying in two sessions at the same time and reach your goals more quickly. Take advantage of our convenient schedule and choose the best time for you to study.

18 hours per week

4-Day Schedule Monday – Thursday

8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

18 hours per week

5-Day Schedule, Monday – Friday

1:45 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

18 hours per week

4-Day Schedule, Monday – Thursday

5:45 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.

13.5-15.5 hours per week

Monday – Wednesday

see times below

Monday – Wednesday

8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Week 4

+2 hours

Intensive Programs

see options below

Intensive (36 hours per week)

8:45 a.m. – 5:25 p.m. or 1:45 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. / 1:45 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.

Semi-Intensive (22 hours per week)

8:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. +4 hours a week after lunch

From 1.5 hours

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Private lessons are designed by you! The Language Systems will create private lessons to specifically meet your needs and goals. You will be able to set up the schedule and subject of the lesson yourself. You can choose from 1.5 hour lessons or longer and request to have the lesson with your favorite teacher.

Starting Dates: 1st Monday of Each Session


Terms have three 4-week sessions: A, B, and C. Some sessions with numerous holidays have a week added to compensate for missed studies.
Official start dates for all programs are on the 1st Monday of each session.
Students may choose to begin enrollment on any day, but any study before an official start date will not count toward completion of a level.

Academic Calendar 2024

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Winter Term 2024
January 2, 2024 – March 29, 2024
Starting Dates
January 2, 2024 (Session A)
January 29, 2024 (Session B)
February 26, 2024 (Session C)
Holidays
January 1, 2024 (New Year’s Day)
January 15, 2024 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
February 19, 2024 (Presidents’ Day)
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Spring Term 2024
April 1, 2024 – June 21, 2024
Starting Dates
April 1, 2024 (Session A)
April 29, 2024 (Session B)
May 27, 2024 (Session C)
Holidays
May 29, 2024 (Memorial Day)

June 19, 2024 (Juneteenth)

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Summer Term 2024
June 24, 2024 – September 20, 2024
Starting Dates
June 24, 2024 (Session A)
July 22, 2024 (Session B)
August 19, 2024 (Session C)
Holidays
July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)
September 2, 2023 (Labor Day)
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Fall Term 2024
September 18, 2024 – December 14, 2024
Starting Dates
September 23, 2024 (Session A)
October 21, 2024 (Session B)
November 18, 2024 (Session C)
Holidays
October 10, 2024 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day)
November 11, 2024 (Veteran’s Day)
November 28 – 29, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)
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