SUMMER 2020

www.udel.edu/eli/lausa

Join the adventure!

Language Adventure USALanguage Adventure USA

Language adventure USAAn immersive summer program for high school students that mixes culture and funSpend 3 or 4 weeks improving your English skills while learning about U.S. culture!

Language Adventure USA (LAUSA) is a fun, short-term program that combines high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction with cultural course content, providing an enriching experience for high school students from around the world!

Improve your English Visit popular cultural sites Live with an American family

All students take 2 types of courses: a “listening/ speaking” and a reading/writing” course.

These courses meet from 8:15 a.m. until approximately 12:45 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday.

The topics of these courses are related to aspects of U.S. culture and/or business, as seen in the list of classes shown below:*

• Business writing and presentations

• Storytelling and writing

• Theater, games and skits (drama)

• Music

• News

• Literature

• Film production

*Students must take an English placement exam when they arrive in

Delaware. Students who test into Levels 1 to 3

(i.e., beginner to low-intermediate levels) may only take General English

courses. Students who test into Levels 4 to 6 may take courses in U.S.

culture or business English.

Students also participate in a fun-filled schedule of activities and excursions.

We take advantage of Delaware’s convenient location to take trips to places like:

• New York City

• Washington, D.C.

• Philadelphia

• Delaware beaches

There are also many other local activities that students do while in Delaware, such as:

• Hikes

• Picnics

• Pool parties

• Visits to local attractions

• Shopping trips to the mall (Delaware has no sales tax!)

Apply online: www.udel.edu/eli/lausa

What do Language Adventure USA students do every day?

Live with an American family

Apply online: www.udel.edu/eli/lausa

A Great Value!A fulfilling experience at an affordable price

What is included in the price?The program price includes:

• English courses

• Pre-program placement test and post-program test

• Course books

• Certificate of completion

• University ID card (with access to UD facilities)

• Airport pick-up and drop-off

• Housing with an American family

• All meals

• Transportation to and from campus

• Access to the University’s medical clinic

• Excursions

• Cultural activities

2020 PRICES*

U.S. $2.995 3 weeks

U.S. $3.950 4 weeks

DATES

July 13 - JULY 31, 2020 3 weeks

JULY 13 - AUGUST 7, 2020 4 weeks

AGE REQUIREMENTS

15-17 YEARS OLD

*Prices valid until August 8, 2020 (subject to change without notice)

locationJoin us on our beautiful campus on the East Coast of the United States!Enjoy living near major historical, economic and cultural centers of the U.S.

The University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware, a small, friendly college town on the East Coast of the United States.

Here are some interesting fact about Newark:

• Population: approximately 33,000

• 2 hours from New York City

• 2 hours from Washington, D.C.

• 45 minutes from Philadelphia (the closest airport is the Philadelphia International Airport)

• 1 hour from Delaware beaches

• Mild climate

• Many fun shopping opportunities

• “Classic American Main Street” in the city center, with many shops, cafes and international foods

• No sales tax, affordable cost of living

• Free University shuttle bus and cheap public transit

• Safe and friendly; traditional “college town”

Ranking:

#38Experience life at a top-ranked universityThe University of Delaware is ranked #38 among public universities, #89 among national universities, and #87 in high school counselor rankings (U.S. News and World Report, 2019).

The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and Title IX institution. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit udel.edu/home/legal-notices

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189 West Main Street | Newark, Delaware 19716 USA

Telephone: +1-302-831-2674 | Fax: +1-302-831-6765

Email: ud-eli@udel.edu

UD is halfway between New York City and Washington, DC.