TOEFL Preparation
Who will benefit from this program?
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- Those who need to take the TOEFL exam for admission to an American or English-speaking academic or professional institution
- Those who need to take the TOEFL exam for admission to an American or English-speaking academic or professional institution
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a widely used standardized test that measures the English language skills of non-native speakers. The iBT TOEFL is provided entirely online. The TOEFL is accepted by all American and many English-speaking academic and professional institutions as a means to evaluate the level of language proficiency and readiness to pursue a university program offered in English. All universities require a minimum score for the TOEFL from prospective international students, which can usually be achieved by taking the High intermediate and Low Advanced levels offered by API.
Overview
This one-course program is designed to prepare students for the TOEFL iBT exam. It concentrates on enhancing existing skills and acquiring new skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. In preparation for the exam, students practice with several past TOEFL tests in a formal exam setting to familiarize themselves with the level of complexity and intricacies of the language they can expect when they take the official exam. Level required: Intermediate to Advanced (TOEFL iBT score of 45 or higher).
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Each session is 1 hour long. Students meet for 4 hours a week, for 14 weeks.
All sessions will involve face-to-face instruction through videoconferencing
Office hours are designed to provide one-on-one advice and help from the ESL teacher
All sessions, and office hours are scheduled at suitable times by geographical zones, to accommodate students' schedules.
Hardware Requirements: a computer with access to the Internet and sufficient bandwidth, head sets.
About TOEFL iBT: The TOEFL iBT test is taken via the Internet. It has replaced the old paper-based test since 2006. The test is scheduled for four hours and consists of four sections: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The maxim