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.)
| TIME | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Reading | Listening | Reading | Listening | Reading and Listening Test |
| BREAK (10:30 - 10:45 / 15min) | |||||
| 10:45 - 12:00 | Speaking (Task 1, 2) |
Speaking (Task 3,5) |
Speaking (Task 4) |
Speaking (Task 6) |
Speaking and Writing Test |
| LUNCH TIME (12:00 - 1:00) | |||||
| 1:00 - 2:30 | Writing (Task 1) |
Writing (Task 1) |
Writing (Task 2) |
Writing (Task 2) |
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| BREAK (15min) | |||||
| 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.