Skills Zone Academy

TOEFL PREPARATION

Course Duration 48 hours

Overview

Throughout the course, learners will engage in interactive activities, authentic practice materials, and mock TOEFL tests to replicate the exam experience. The focus will be on developing language proficiency and specific strategies to excel in each section of the test. Learners will receive continuous guidance and support from instructors to ensure steady progress toward achieving their desired TOEFL scores. Please note that the duration provided is an estimate and can vary based on the learners' starting proficiency and learning pace.

Module 1: Introduction to TOEFL

  • Overview of the TOEFL exam format and sections
  • Explanation of scoring and score ranges
  • Assessment of learners' current proficiency and target scores

Module 2: Reading Skills

  • Reading test format and question types
  • Strategies for skimming, scanning, and detailed reading
  • Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and inferences
  • Vocabulary building and understanding academic language

Module 3: Listening Skills

  • Listening test format and question types
  • Note-taking techniques and strategies
  • Recognizing main ideas, supporting details, and implied information
  • Familiarization with different accents and speaking styles

Module 4: Speaking Skills

  • Speaking test format and assessment criteria
  • Independent and Integrated speaking tasks
  • Strategies for organization, coherence, and fluency
  • Vocabulary enrichment and pronunciation improvement

Module 5: Writing Skills

  • Writing test format and question types
  • Independent and Integrated writing tasks
  • Crafting well-structured essays with clear arguments
  • Grammar and vocabulary enhancement for academic writing

Module 6: Test Simulation and Practice (20-25 hours)

  • Full-length mock TOEFL tests
  • Time management techniques
  • Review and analysis of mock test performance
  • Targeted practice in areas needing improvement

Module 7: Test-Taking Strategies and Tips (4-6 hours)

  • Effective strategies for each section of the TOEFL
  • Tips for managing time and reducing test anxiety
  • Familiarization with common traps and distractors
  • Final review of key concepts and skills

Module 8: Individualized Feedback and Support (5-10 hours)

  • Personalized feedback on practice tests and assignments
  • One-on-one speaking and writing practice and feedback sessions
  • Additional practice in specific areas requiring improvement
  • Guidance on further language development beyond the test