The USA is a top destination to learn English. But what makes it such a popular destination? The vastness of the land or the diversity of its scenery? Or could it be the great influence that Hollywood made movies has had on all parts of the world? Maybe its neither of these, maybe its simply just the friendliness and openness of its people.
Known as the land of opportunity, the country of road trips, a mix of dazzling cities and barren desserts, travel from coast to coast, visit the Great Plains, the Grand Canyon or Colonial New England. There are so many different experiences to be had here in this vast multicultutal and exciting country.
| City Size | City Highlight | Nightlife | Cost of Living | Transportation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Medium | Colonial and Charming | $$$$ | Subway, commuter train and bus | ||
| Franklin | Data not yet available | Data not yet available | Data not yet available | Data not yet available | ||
| Hawaii | Medium | Tropical and friendly | $$$ | Bus | ||
| Los Angeles | Large | Glamourous and fun | $$$$ | Subway and bus | ||
| Miami - South Beach | Medium | Sun Capital of the USA | $$$$ | Metro, Rail and bus | ||
| New York | Large | A great Metropolis | $$$$$ | Subway and bus | ||
| San Diego | Medium | Major League Baseball, Museums etc | $$$ | Tram, Bus | ||
| San Francisco | Large | Golden Gate Bridge | $$$$ | Bus, train, cable car, taxi | ||
| Santa Barbara | Medium | Stearns wharf | $$$ | Train, Bus & Taxi |
Boston is New England’s Capital city, a delightful and perfect blend of history and modernity with a colonial flair. It’s also the home of many leading Universities like Harvard.
Boston is called the pedestrian city for its comfortable walk ways, you can go from Back Bay to Beacon Hill, Newbury Street to North End, and there is something to offer every visitor from luxury boutiques and fine restaurants, to historic sites and numerous cultural museums.
The Hawaiian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean nearly 4000 km off mainland USA; there are 6 major Islands to visit in Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and Hawaii’s Big Island. These islands are home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes and also the birthplace of surfing and Hula dancing. Hawaii is renowned and special for the warmth of its people.
On each island you will find distinctive characteristics, there is a blend of cultures with much to see and do. The islands offer all types of activities, adventure, sightseeing, beautiful waterfalls, amazing beaches, coffee and sugarcane plantations, pineapple groves and floral air that will energize you.
Los Angeles is one of the largest cities in the US. It is second only to New York. This city has a wonderfully mild climate all year round, located between Santa Monica and the San Gabriel mountains with an extensive coast-line which includes the famous beaches of Malibu and Long Beach.
There are few places in the world like L.A. It is home to Disneyland, Hollywood and renowned cultural institutions. When you decide to study English in Los Angeles, you will be coming to the most glamorous city in the US.
Miami's mix is uniquely diverse, Sun sand, salsa and style. In this city you will find Art Deco buildings, Little Havana, the Cuban neighborhood with its numerous festivals, or Coconut Grove, a bohemian village with shopping, dining, nightlife and theater.
Miami and its beaches offer you world class entertainment; dining, shopping, recreational activities and a nightlife that never sleeps, as well as first rate attractions, arts and a diverse culture, with an average of 300 sunny days a year!!!
New York, the city that never sleeps, the great metropolis of the USA. Famous for its skyscrapers, diverse ethnic neighbourhoods and also for being home to the United Nations Offices. This city has five boroughs, and more than 18 million people, a reflection of this thriving diversity can be seen and felt in the sheer variety of restaurants and activities on offer throughout the city. Shop in fashionable Soho, watch sport or go to a concert in Madison Square Gardens, visit one of the many leading galleries that make NY the cultural capital of America or ice stake in central park - you can do it all in the big apple, jump in and take a big bite!
Considered to be one of the most desirable cities in the United
States, San Diego is popular destination for international students, due to its safe and friendly reputation and of course its great climate.
Converse International School of Languages provides an interesting and
varied communication-based program to help you learn English or advance your existing English language skills. San Diego is a modern and clean city with beautiful beaches, islands and
peninsulas and is a great base from which you can visit other important
places of interest in the US.
The international city of San Francisco is an excellent place to study and learn English as it also gives you the opportunity to meet people from around the world. Known as one of the most exciting and culturally diverse cities
in the US, it features a wide variety of international cuisine and an exceptional choice of restaurants. On an artistic
front the variety is also outstanding museums, theaters, galleries, art centers and street fairs are all abundantly found.
Major attractions such as Pier 39, riding on the citys cable cars and visiting Alcatraz are all must dos!
If you like the idea of studying American English in a friendly and uncrowded small city that has a great climate, Mediterranean charm and beach access then Santa Barbara is your best choice. Often referred to as the “American Riviera,” Santa Barbara is a beautiful beach city with vibrant arts and culture scene plus a great variety of attractions, activities and things to do. For example, there is Stearns Wharf, the Botanical Gardens, the Old Mission Santa Barbara with its eighteenth-century chapel and cloister gardens and the Santa Barbara Art Museum. Santa Barbara is approx 140km north of Los Angeles and has some of California’s best scenery on its doorstep including the Santa Ynez mountains, outstanding wineries and beautiful locations for horseback riding, sailing, windsurfing, whale watching cruises, and much more.