International Classes in Los Angeles, CA

To lead teams effectively, you need the skills and confidence to be able to coach, support, encourage and motivate members to succeed. All of this requires you have clear communication and a solid facilitation framework. In this interactive workshop, you'll recognize your role as a facilitator, including how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative...

Successful leadership starts with effective communication. In this course, students develop the communication strategies needed to motivate and persuade colleagues, employees and stakeholders. Through lecture, discussion and hands-on activities, students enhance their power by learning how to listen actively, target messages, influence an audience,...

Students will read a passage & listen to an audio each session and answer questions about them.  The topics will all be business-related.

New students must take the English as a Second Language placement test before registering for ESL classes. The test is administered online. To take the test, you will need internet access and a computer or a tablet with a camera. When you register for the test, you will get log-in instructions. The test takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes:...

Listening is a skill we constantly try to work on and improve. In this workshop series, long-time Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theater performer Matt Evans will use improv as a tool to increase our levels of awareness and focus on other people. We'll work on your professional and social skills through fun exercises and improvised scenarios/scenes...

In this course, students will learn some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power. Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience which will translate into a successful...

This course is focused on improving Listening + Speaking skills, and designed for working professionals to feel more comfortable in an English speaking work environment.  Students join live with other students and classmates to discuss business topics and tackle common situations such as helping customers and engaging with colleagues.

Improve your accent and expand your vocabulary in this course.

Behavioral Interviewing: Building a Consistent Framework and Process Behavioral Interviewing means asking candidates questions that will help you to discover how the interviewee acted in specific employment-related situations. Because past performance is a good indicator of how someone will act in the future, this style of interviewing is extremely...

Being a confident communicator is not just the way you act, talk, and look. It’s a habitual way of thinking and reacting to various life situations. In this class, you'll learn how to become an engaging and influential leader and learn the communication tools you need to effectively share your ideas. You'll learn how to break down the barriers,...

Improve your accent and expand your vocabulary in this course.  Students join live, with their instructor and other students.

Talk So People Listen is a three-day program designed to develop a stronger communication style in any individual contributor or high potential in your company.  This program is for the individual who understands the importance of communication to driving business results ­ and who is committed to developing a style that can positively impact...

Our Online Dialect Training class will train the actor to master dialects for stage and screen. Each 5-week session focuses on one specific dialect or accent. Examples are: Standard British (RP), Cockney, Irish (Belfast & Dublin), Scottish, Australian, American Southern (two distinct states). A phonetic approach is used to strengthen the ear and...

Figure out how to be your best when the pressure’s on. The ability to connect with others in an authentic way is the key to being a great speaker – and it carries over into the success of your business and personal life.  This four-hour workshop is limited to 8 attendees who will get live expert coaching as well as video recording and playback...

In this course, students improve their oral communication skills to meet the challenges of professional interactions.  Students gain confidence and expertise in making small talk, participating in conference calls and leading meetings. Through extensive practice exercises, role-plays and business simulations, students gain effective strategies...