Welcome to Sprott-Shaw International Language College

Sprott - Shaw

INTERNATIONAL
LANGUAGE COLLEGE
SINCE 1903
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  TOEFL Preparation

TOEFL Preparation

This program is offered with two levels and can be taken to learn how to prepare for the new and challenging internet-based TOEFL or for those just wishing to improve their English language skills. Students will be able to dramatically improve their English communication skills by studying in this program. SSILC offers free tutorials for every student of the TOEFL Preparation course. Students are able to study during this tutorial session and get assistance from the tutorial instructor.
  • Prepare for the completely new and challenging internet-based TOEFL
  • This is not just for those preparing for the TOEFL; anyone can improve their English with this program
  • Learn integrated skills of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing
  • Prepare yourself for the test and at the same time improve your English communication skills dramatically by studying for the iBT TOEFL
  • Learn all aspects of proper speaking skills such as pronunciation, enunciation, speed, and voice clarity
  • be able to analyse the correctness of your spoken English

Duration

12 weeks - Weekly intake/start dates
  • Full Time: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (Mon. to Thur.); 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Fri.)
  • Writing: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Mon. to Thur.)
  • Optional Tutorial: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (Mon. to Thur.)
 
 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

           

9:00-10:30

 Reading  Listening  Reading  Listening  Reading and
           Listening Test

10:30-10:45

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   Speaking  Speaking  Speaking  Speaking  Speaking and

10:45-12:00

 (Task 1, 2)  (Task 3,5)  (Task 4)  (Task 6)  Writing Test
           

12:00-1:00

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

LUNCH

   Writing  Writing  Writing  Writing  

1:00-2:30

 (Task 1)  (Task 1)  (Task 2)  (Task 2)  
           
           

2:45-3:30

 Tutorial *  Tutorial *  Tutorial *  Tutorial *  
           
* OPTIONAL
 
 
 

Some Information about the Next Generation TOEFL

Reading Section

  • Academic reading sets, each followed by 11-13 questions
  • Reading passages are longer than TOEFL CBT - 700 words
  • Some familiar TOEFL CBT question types
  • Some new question types
    • Fill in a table or prose summary
    • Paraphrasing
  • New! Glossary and review features

Listening Section

  • More authentic
    • Conversations with 2 speakers - campus life
    • 4-6 lectures, some lectures include student participation
    • 5-6 questions for each listening set
    • Includes a variety of global English accents
  • Some familiar TOEFL CBT question types
    New questions measure understanding of a speaker's attitude or purpose

Speaking Section

  • 2 independent tasks about familiar topics
    • Responses based on personal experience
  • 4 integrated tasks
    • 2 Reading/Listening/Speaking tasks
    • 2 Listening/Speaking tasks
    • Responses based on what was read and heard
    • Academic and campus-based material
    • Short listening and reading material

Writing Section

  • 1 integrated writing task
    • Response is based on the student's ability to synthesize and integrate information presented in a reading and listening passage.
  • 1 independent writing task
    • Response is based on personal experiences, important issues or personal preferences.


Total 9
ESL
E S L Sprott-Shaw International Language College utilizes the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) to assess students in all 4 skills: Reading Listening Speaking Writing D e s c r i p t i o n The Canadian Language Benchmarks has 12..

TOEFL Preparation
TOEFL Preparation This program is offered with two levels and can be taken to learn how to prepare for the new and challenging internet-based TOEFL or for those just wishing to improve their English language skills. Students will be able to dram..

Medical English
MEDICAL ENGLISH Daily classes include an overview of anatomy and physiology, terminology and common medical abbreviations related to body systems and general heath care. D e s c r i p t i o n This course is designed as a 12 week (300 hrs..

BCM ( Business Communication Management )
Business Communication Management Sprott-Shaw International Language College 's Business English program is designed to provide an overview of communications found in typical business transactions. D e s c r i p t i o n Using role-play..

TESOL ( Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages )
TESOL   Participants will acquire the ability to design lessons and teach all aspects of an English as a Second Language program to all levels of learners.     Program Description   We offer a complete and internationa..

TEC ( Teaching English to Children )
TEC The TEC course will engage the student-teacher in all aspects of the syllabus through a hands-on approach. Activities that are used to teach children, such as games, songs, crafts, and rhymes, will be modelled in class to provide a p..

DTI ( Diploma of Translation and Interpretation )
DTI The DTI (Diploma of Translation and Interpretation) Program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and introduce skills for bilingual individuals to explore the possibility of pursuing a professional career as a translator and/or in..

HTM ( Hospitality and Tourism Management )
HTM This program in Hospitality and Tourism Management enables students to customize their career experience to suit their interests and talents, and to prepare for a successful career training and employment in the hospitality and touri..

MELAB
MELAB MELAB stands for Michigan English Language Assessment Battery. It is an advanced-level battery (or group) of English language proficiency tests. It is for adult non-native speakers of English who will need to use English for academ..

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