PROGRAM Features

Test Programs

All tutoring is priced at $60/hour.
​The following programs are listed in alphabetical order.
Online tutoring can be split up in 1 hour sessions. For more information on the online course please browse our site for requirements


​Click on the program that you are interested in:

​ACT Programs​

ACT  Preparation Course 
5-7 Week Program

Lesson Structure

Features:
​Week 1
English sessions
Grammar choices and Linkers

Week 2
English sessions Part 1
Revisions, clarity choices and Paragraph Four

Week 3
Reading Session Part 1
Reading Strategies, Vocabulary, Detail

Week 4
Reading Sessions Part 2

Week 5
Science Session 

Week 6 (Optional)
Math

Week 7 (Optional)
Essay
​
  1. The writing essay and math sessions are optional for ACT.​
  2. Students are expected to complete at least 10 essays independently.​
  3. ​Students can take the whole test courses or in separate sub-skills courses.
  4. Courses generally do not go more than 5  lessons, but can if necessary. The program can be reduced to 3 lessons (only advisable under urgent circumstances).
  5. Uses ACT Princeton Review textbook for lectures but will assign exercises from Kaplan and Barrons if student has gone through it already. ​
  6. Emphasizes a strategic approach to exam preparation. ​
  7. Students will receive slides on Usage and Mechanics, Rhetoric Skills, Passage Reading, and Essay Writing.
  8. The Math Section is not generally done by the same tutor who teaches the English sections. ​​
  9. The Science section does not involve technical science knowledge


AP Programs

Literature & Compositions + Language & Composition

AP Literature & Composition
6 Week Program

Lesson Structure

Week 1
Overview & Section 1 MCQ for Prose
Week 2
Section 2 Question 2 Composition Analysis of Prose
Week 3
Section 1 MCQ for poetry
Week 4
Section 2 Question 1: Composition Analysis of Poetry
Week 5
Section 2 Question 3 Composition Essay Independent
Week 6
Terms and Review  & Final simulation Test

AP Language &
Composition
6 Week program

Lesson Structure

Week 1
Overview & Section 1 MCQ for  Reading: 2 passages,
Week 2
Section 2 Question 1   a synthesis essay
Week 3
Section 1 MCQ for  Writing: 3 passages
Week 4
Section 2 Question 2:  a rhetorical analysis essay,
Week 5
Section 2 Question 3  and an argument essay
Week 6
Terms and Review  & Final simulation Test

Features

  1. Students are required to use the Princeton 2022 books
  2. This program is intensive and somewhat time consuming. Please reflect on your schedule and where self study and writings can be managed
  3. Students can also use other books as a supplement
  4. In the AP Literature & Composition Section 2 Question 2 is done before Question 1 because poetry is kept together
  5. All compositions are marked and assessed
  6. Students must be prepared to to do multiple draft rewrites of essays

CAEL Programs
CAEL Tutoring
​5 Week Program

Lesson Structure:
Features:
Week 1​​​
1. Speaking  (A. Short Questions  B. Visual Response Task)

​Week 2
2. Integrated Reading  (A. Short Passage, B. Long Passage,  C. Speaking Task)

Week 3
3. Integrated Listening  (A. Short Passage, B. Long Passage, C. Speaking Task)

Week 4
4. Academic Unit A (Reading Passage & listening comprehension, writing task (main emphasis in the lesson)

Week 5
5. Academic Unit B (Reading Passage & listening comprehension, writing task (main emphasis in the lesson)
​
  • Please look through the CAEL free practice tests before deciding on the CAEL Test before deciding to do tutorial
  • Students are expected to submit speaking recordings via PowerPoint or by MP4 recordings from cell phone
  • Students are required to purchase the CAEL practice tests from Paragon Testing.
  • Additional material will be given in the reading and listening sections. sometimes from non-CAEL tests such as TOEFL and IELTS
  • Students are expected to complete at least 10 essays.​ The integrated reading and listening passages may be provided from non-CAEL tests
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COPE (ELDA) TEST Programs

​COPE Online Tutoring
​5 Week Program​​

Lesson Structure:
Features:
Lesson 1
Reading Text 1: Fact-based, comprehension free response question

Lesson 2
Reading Text 2: Cloze Passage
 
Lesson 3
Reading Text 3 Opinion Based Text
The Writing Test: Introduction
 
Lesson 4
Listening short monologues
The Writing Test: Body
 
Lesson 5
Listening Dialogues
The Writing Test: Conclusion
  1. Students can add on the ​​TOP (oral test) if requested. It will add one lesson (ie 6 lessons instead of 5)
  2. There are no released official ELDA practice tests so TPS will provide them
  3. Students can request more or less weight on one or more sub-skills (ie listening, reading, writing)
  4. The tutor's approach is to combine topics, skills and strategies​.
  5. Students are expected to write at least 5 essays.​  ​    ​​
  6. Students will receive slides.
  7. 2 Practice tests + free scoring and analysis

CAT 5 Programs (IB entrance exam)

CAT 4 & CAT 5 Tutoring
6 Week Program

Lesson Structure:

Features:
Week 1
Reading strategies,
Reading Question types 1-2

Week 2 
Reading Question types 3-6

Week 3
Literary & Poetry Terms 
Vocabulary
Language Convention questions (grammar)
​
Week 4
Language Convention questions (paragraph flow & summary)
Graphic Text questions

Week 5
Spelling
Rhetorical Questions

Week 6
Review
Final Exam
Assessment and Conference
1.  Students study test questions that derive from other tests such as OSSLT, ISEE  and SSAT which match the CAT4 types, We do not provide CAT 4 or CAT 5 practice tests. Practice tests are a composite of question types connected to CAT. However, tutors do not use actual CAT practice tests as this is forbidden.
2. The whole test is of MCQ questions
3. Students are additionally given literary test questions and spelling questions
4. Students are given a final test and an evaluation
5. Practice tests, lecture slides and homework are sent in advance after the second lesson​
6. A Book List will be provided for recommended novels for students to read throughout the course and beyond. Reading for pleasure is crucial. The teacher will ask for summaries throughout the program
7. 150 Question Math Test will be given to students. Form it the students can decide if math tutorials are necessary.
8. Practice Tests from various non-CAT 4 & 5 sources will be given as long as the questions match those found in CAT 4 or CAT 5

CEGEP Exit Test (Quebec Only)

CEGEP Exit Test
3 Week Training
​

Lesson Structure

​Week 1
Writing Introduction

Week 2    
Writing  Body

Week 3
Writing  Conclusions

Features:

  1. 3 lessons covering the three parts of the written task
  2. 8 essays are recommended and all essays submitted are marked or free
  3. Material is recommended by the Quebec Provincial Government
  4. Students are recommended to work with the free tutor resources offered at all CEGEPs. The tutor should be for a final stage of writing assessment with a view for improving writing in general in future university programs
  5. Full set of lecture slides​​​

CELBAN Programs

CELBAN Online Tutoring
​5 Week Program​​​

Lesson Structure:

Features:
Lesson 1
Speaking [hour one]
        Participating in Role Plays  PART II
Writing  [hour two]
       Narrative Report   PART I
 
Lesson 2
Speaking [hour one]
        Participating in Conversations and Discussions  PART IA tasks 1-2)
Writing  [hour two]
       Opinion Letter   PART II

Lesson 3
Speaking [hour one]
        Participating in Conversations and Discussions  PART IB tasks 3-4)
Listening [hour two]
        Telephone Conversations

Lesson 4
Listening [hour 1]
        Telephone Conversations
Reading [hour 2]
       Reading passages:

Lesson 5
Listening [hour 1]
        Telephone Conversations
Reading [hour 2]
        Complete a Fill in the Blanks Exercise:

  1. Online lessons can use Zoom or Skype using screen share
  2. Only official CELBAN practice tests are used
  3. ​Slides are provided. Slides are thematically based on separate skills within each sub-skill integrating  strategies and topics throughout​.
  4. Students are expected to do 5 essays and tutor will mark up to 8 essay markings​
  5. ​Students can take a combination of the sub-skills. ​
  6. If all sub-skills are needed a program should be 6 lessons. 
  7. Speaking and writing re done first to give the student more time to get writings and speaking recordings marked
  8. ​Students are advised to buy The CELBAN Centre Study guides as a supplementary textbook. ​
  9. Approach is to combine topics, skills and strategies​. ​
  10. Students are marked according to actual CELBAN marking scheme.
  11. Students can take a combination of the sub-skills. ​
    ​

CELPIP Programs

​CELPIP  Tutoring
​3 Week L&S Program​​

Lesson Structure:
Features:
​​1. Speaking Tasks 1-3  Listening Tasks 1-2

2. Speaking Tasks 4-6 Listening Tasks 3-4

3. Speaking Tasks 4-6 Listening Tasks 3-4
​
  1. If you are taking the test for citizenship you will be taking the General L& S test. 
  2. Students are required to purchase the CELPIP practice tests from Paragon Testing. Additional material will be given.​
  3. Students are encouraged to go through a free L & S practice test provided by CELPIP Paragon Testing to get a sense of the test. This can help determine whether this is the right test for you.
  4. TPS will not provide its own practice tests. This is due to copyright agreement upon purchase of practice tests
  5. Links to 10 free self-study lectures will be provided
  6. Full set of lecture slides​​​ will be provided

CELPIP Tutoring
​6 Week General Program​​​
Lesson Structure:         

Features:
1. Speaking Tasks 1-4
Writing Task 1

2. Speaking Tasks 5-6 Writing Task 2 (A)

3. Speaking 7-8
Writing Task 2 (B)

4. Reading Tasks 1-2 
Listening Tasks 1-2

5.  Reading Tasks 3
Listening Task 3-4
​
5 Reading Task 4
Listening Tasks 5-6 
  1. ​​If you are taking the test to obtain Permanent Residence (PR, you will be taking the General Test (all sub-skills)​
  2.  Students are required to purchase the CELPIP practice tests from Paragon Testing. Additional material will be given.​​
  3. Students are encouraged to go through a free practice test provided by CELPIP Paragon Testing to get a sense of the test. This can help determine whether this is the right test for you.
  4. TPS will not provide its own practice tests. This is due to copyright agreement upon purchase of practice tests
  5. Students are expected to complete at least 10 essays.
  6. Links to 20 free self-study lectures will be provided 
  7. Full set of lecture slides​ will be provided

Duolingo English Test

​Duolingo Tutoring
​5 Week Program

Lesson Structure:

Features:
Lesson 1
Question Type 1 Read and Complete - Type the missing letters to fill in the blanks  questions
Question Type 2 Read & Select - Selecting real English words in a list.
Question Type 3 Listen & Select - Selecting real English words as they are spoken

Lesson 2
Question Type 4 Listen and Type  the statement that a person says and transcribing it
Question Type 5 Read Aloud  -Record yourself saying the written statement, and say it out loud
Question Type 6 Naming Image. Image is flashed and named (vocabulary test)

Lesson 3
Question Type 7 Write about a  photo - Write as much as you can about the photo given
Question Type 8 Speak about an photo - Speak as much as you can about the photo given

Lesson 4
Question Type 9 Read, and then write
Question Type 10 Read then speak
Question Type 11 Listen then speak

Lesson 5
Question Type 12 Speaking Sample -Long talk
Question Type 13 Writing Sample - Long write
  1. Lessons are grouped according to similarity of tasks
  2. Type 1-3 are relatively strategy free but there are aspects that a test taker can do for readiness
  3. Although lesson 5 deal with unscored areas, they are important assessments for a university so we would recommend spending time on it.
  4. Lessons will be conducted with the same technical requirements as required by the Duolingo Testing Center
  5. Students are expected to go through some provided questions from TPS, so not extra cost is needed
  6. Students are expected to do practice homework and send it in
  7. Students can omit various question types
  8. Students can extend the practice on various types

International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Grade 10-11 [leading to TOK (Grade 11) & EE (Grade 12]

IB Tutoring
6 Week Programs


Goals of Course:

Goals:
1.      To build writing competency in 4 writing genres namely
a.      Report writing (fact-based research designed for pre-college level reports)
b.      Literature analysis using literary devices of the author as a target. Both stand-alone analysis and synthesis writing are featured.
c.      Rhetorical writing (persuasive essay writing)
d.     Reader response to novel study
e.     Creative narrative writing employing literary devices
f.      Prepare a students for the requirements of the TOK and Extended Essay (EE)
g.     To unify writing genres around a thematic the interest of the student building specialized knowledge

Features:

  • This is primarily a writing course that involves challenging reading
  • This is an extendable program in 3 phases of 5 lessons in each phase
  • Throughout the course the student will be expected to read well known short stories and fill in a literature comparison chart to identify literary tools, themes and make connections with other stories
  • The tutor's approach is to work through  the most common writing genre's first
  • Rewrites are mandatory. There is on average about 3 rewrites per writing task
  • ​This program is flexible an can deal with current assignments that are being done in the IB program at school

Structure:

Writing programs are structured around a particular interest of the student and flow from
1.      Lesson 1: Report Writing:
  • Report interest and research, structuring, citations, and editing
​​2.     Lesson 2: Literature writing
  • Based on a story following the student's theme. Student's analyze the literature based on the evident literary devices
3.      Lesson 3: Rhetorical Writing:
  •  Thesis, structuring, argumentative support strategies, editing
4.     Lesson 4:  Creative narrative writing employing literary devices. 
  • Exemplar analysis, focus, enrichment using literary tools and devices, reflective editing ​
5.     Lesson 5: TOK Essay
  • Detail selection, literary tools. Using specific parts of a creative writing and adding description to enhance the mood and imagery
6.     Lesson 6: Extended Essay


 

IB Extended Essay Only

EE Course (6 Week Program)

Goals of Course:

1. To be familiar with the process of doing a complete EE
2. To develop the skills for composing a good research question
3. To explore the skills of planning and develop the awareness of realistically what can be included
4. To ensure students know how to pursue questions in depth in the body sections of the EE
5. To ensure students understand the strict requirements of the EE writing conventions
6. To improve students research skills and in particular the variety of sources that can be used
7. To sharpen a student's self critical capacities with respect to the limitations and misdirections of the project so that the student will know what to avoid in the real project
6. To give students the ability to write a professional abstract
To improve the student's to present referencing and in-test citations

Features:

- Students will be required to do an EE of up to 5000 words. It is a long and difficult process so there must be a willingness to go through the complete project
- The tutor will act as the student's supervisor
- The EE will be marked in parts but after the first draft is completed it will be heavily edited using a student led approach
- Students may be expected to look for outside sources beyond those online. The student may be required to ask teachers, scientists, parents or organizations for expertise.
- Exemplary Models will be provided. The course follows an approach that looks at models and makes observations about what makes them exemplary works
- Students should choose an EE topic that they are genuinely interested in pursuing further
- A student can use and develop further the EE done in the tutorial for the actual one but bear in mind that the actual supervisor on grade 12 will have different standards so a student must be willing to adjust
- Many parts such as the Abstract, title page and introduction will need to be revised at the end
- The EE will typically be over the word limit so part of the skill building will be in the editing process to bring it to word limit

Lesson Structure


Lesson 1:  Planning & Research
Lesson 2: Abstract & Table of contents
Lesson 3: Introduction
Lesson 4: Body, in-text citations & narrative approach (part 1)
Lesson 5: Body, in-text citations & narrative approach (part 1)
Lesson 6: Conclusion Findings
Lesson  7: Conclusion Acknowledgements
Lesson 8: Editing and reflection of process.

IELTS Programs

IELTS Academic Module

Lesson Structure:

​​Features:
Lesson 1
Speaking Stage 1
(1hr)
Writing Introduction
(1 hr)
 
Lesson 2
Speaking Stage 2
(1hr)
Writing Body
(1 hr)
 
Lesson 3
Speaking Task 2 & 3
(1 hr)
Writing Conclusion
(1 hr)

Lesson 4
Reading  T/F/NG, Y/N/NG, short answer questions
(1hr)
Listening Section 1-2
(1 hr)
 
Lesson 5
Reading  chart, diagram questions
(1hr))
Listening  Section 3
(1 hr)

Lesson 6
Reading heading/info match
(1hr)
Listening Section 4
(1 hr)
  1. Only take this program if you are applying for an educational institution  or attempting to enter an organization that has specifically specified the Academic Module. The Academic Module is not accepted as an English Proficiency test for immigration or permanent residence.
  2. Students will be assigned tasks from a combination of recent exam sources and Cambridge 1-12 textbooks
  3. Students are expected to write at least 10 essays.​ 
  4. Speaking recordings can be submitted by PowerPoint or by telephone recordings to MP4Students can do a combination of sub-skills 
  5. Students can do a combination of sub-skills
  6. Speaking and writing are taught early on to give students the chance to submit more writings and speaking recordings
  7. The tutor's approach is to combine topics, skills and strategies​.
  8. Course can be done with extensions in writing and speaking if requested or recommended.​
  9. Students will receive slides.
  10. Practice tests + free scoring and analysis can be provided both as a pre-program evaluation and a post program evaluation
  11. Links to 20 free self-study lectures and practice tests​​ will be provided
  12. 10 hours pre-recorded free lectures will be sent

IELTS General Module
​

Lesson Structure:
Features:
Lesson 1
Speaking Stage 1
(1hr)
Writing Introduction (1 hr)
 
Lesson 2
Speaking Stage 2
(1hr)
Writing Body
(2 hr)
 
Lesson 3
Speaking Task 2 & 3
(1 hr)
Writing Conclusion
(1 hr)
 
Lesson 4
Reading General Strategies
(1 hr)
Listening General Strategies
(1 hr)
 
Lesson 5
Reading Specific Question Types
(1hr)
Listening Specific Question Types
(1hr)

Lesson 6
Reading Specific Question Types
(1 hr)
Listening Specific Question Types
(1hr)
  1. Only take this program if you are applying for immigration or Permanent Residence or attempting to enter an organization that has specifically specified the General Module. The General Module is generally not required for university entrance
  2. Students will be assigned tasks from a combination of recent exam sources and Cambridge 1-12 textbooks
  3. Students are expected to write at least 10 essays. and 10 speaking recordings
  4. Speaking recordings can be submitted by PowerPoint or by telephone recordings to MP4
  5. Students can do a combination of sub-skills 
  6. The tutor's approach is to combine topics, skills and strategies​.
  7. Speaking and writing are taught early on to give students the chance to submit more writings and speaking recordings
  8. Reading is given more weight than listening because in the General Module the score demanded is higher than in the Academic Module
  9. Course can be done with extensions in writing and speaking if requested or recommended.​
  10. Students will receive slides.
  11. Practice tests + free scoring and analysis can be provided both as a pre-program evaluation and a post program evaluation
  12. Links to 20 free self-study lectures and practice tests​​ will be provided
  13. 10 hours pre-recorded free lectures will be sent

PTE Academic

PTE Academic
6 week Training
Lesson Structure:

Lesson 1
1.    Speaking Part 2 Read Aloud Text
2.    Speaking Part 4 Describe an Image (non-graph)
3.    Writing Part 2 Essay Introduction

Lesson 2
1.    Speaking Review Part 4 (no-graph)
2.    Speaking Part 3 Repeat Sentence
3.    Speaking Part 4 Describe an image (graphs)
4.    Writing Part 2 Essay Introduction,

Lesson 3
1.    Speaking Review Part 3 (repeat sentence) Part 4 (graph)
2.    Speaking Part 5 Retell Lecture (A)
3.    Writing Part 1 Summarize Written Text

Lesson 4
1.    Writing Review Part 4 (Summarize text)
2.    Speaking Review 3,4,5 (A)
3.    Speaking Part 5 Retell Lecture (B)
4.    Writing Part 2 Alternative Inductive Method & Grammar issues from hand-ins)
Features:

  • Make sure this is the test you want since there are other choices at many universities. You may change your mind and go with another but it is obviously better to clearly understand the test structure and demands before beginning. You can learn more about it at the official site
  • Students can do a 4 lesson program on speaking and writing only.
  • Students are required to purchase at least one practice test from the official Pearson website only.
  • Up to 10 essays can be submitted for assessment. There are marked for free.
  • Speaking and writing are done first so that students can submit speaking recordings and essays throughout the entire the PTE program.
  • Speaking sections of 3, 4 and 5 are far more emphasized than other sections as they tend to be the most students struggle with
  • Writing section part 2 is more emphasized as it is of more weight and usually a more stressful content than part 1

SAT Programs

SAT (dSAT) Tutoring
​6 Week Program​​

 Lesson Structure:
Lesson 1: Reading
•MCQ Approach
•Central idea/purpose/structure

Lesson 2: Reading
•Vocabulary,
•Information •Logical Text Completion (8%)

Lesson 3: Reading
•Data Support
•Linking Finding to claims
•Synthesis

Lesson 6: Reading
•Function of Underline
•Notes to Summary
•
Lesson 4: Writing Conventions
• Grammar
•
Lesson 5: Writing Conventions
•Grammar (continued)
•Linker Transitions (in underlined text)
​​​
Features:
  1. Tutors teach the dSAT only which is now the standard test
  2. There is no essay writing in this test but when we refer to 'writing' it refers to 'grammar' or 'choice of linker' questions
  3. TPS gives a full set of lecture slides​​​
  4. No need to buy a textbook Uses  SAT.org practice tests in PDF (Blue Book)
  5. Emphasizes a strategic approach to exam preparation
  6. TPS will supply Practice tests in PDF  
  7. Practice questions will be according to then types of questions featured in the lessons (selected from dSAT)
  8. Students are expected to submit written reflections after doing practice test questions
  9. Some coaching on exam anxiety will be done as well

SSAT Programs

SSAT Online Tutoring
​5 Week Program​​

Lesson Structure

​​​​Week 1
Verbal Synonyms
​

​Week 2  
Verbal Analogies


Week 3
Reading 

Week 4
Reading

Week 5
Review
Final exam and assessment
    Features​
  1. Students must have an additional reading and vocabulary building self-study program to accompany this program.
  2. ​There are three levels: Elementary, Middle and Upper levels. Please let the tutor know which level your child will be studying.​
  3. The composition section is omitted if not specified since it is not marked. In some cases it may be an important part of the application process so please check the case of the school your hid is targeting
  4. Although no math tutorials are given the tutor will give math tests to the student
  5. A final test will be given. From this test, the tutor will asses the student and make recommendations via a parent teacher conference
  6. A 5 lesson course is advised and then longer periods can be extended.
  7. Synonyms are taught in every lesson.
  8. Students are expected to buy flash cards for vocabulary study.
  9. Students will be given a vocabulary strategy session.
  10. Self-study is vital, so a lot of homework will be given. Please let your tutor know how much available time your child has for homework.
  11. Students use the McGraw-Hill SSAT/ISEE textbook and are advised to buy it but additional material will be provided from the Princeton Review, Barrons & Kaplan's. At the Elementary Level, our own material is provided.​

Lesson Structure

Week 1
Verbal Synonyms
​

​Week 2  
Verbal Analogies


Week 3
Reading Comprehension

Week 4
Reading Comprehension

Week 5
 Math

Week 6
Review
Final exam and assessment

Features

  1. Textbook is flexible as many practice tests will b sent to students
  2. Students must have an additional reading and vocabulary building self-study program to accompany this program.
  3. ​There are three levels: Elementary, Middle and Upper levels. Please let the tutor know which level your child will be studying.​
  4. Full set of lecture slides​​
  5. Sometimes, the Math Section is not done by the same tutor who teaches the English sections.​
  6. A final Test will be given. From this test, the tutor will asses the student and make recommendations via a parent teacher conference
  7. Students can add an additional lesson for composition
  8. A 6 lesson course is advised and then longer periods can be extended.
  9. Students will be given a vocabulary strategy session.
  10. Self-study is vital, so a lot of homework will be given. Please let your tutor know how much available time your child has for homework.
  11. Students use the McGraw-Hill SSAT/ISEE textbook and are advised to buy it but additional material will be provided from the Princeton Review, Barrons and Kaplan's. For the Elementary Level, our own material is provided.​

TOEFL Programs

​TOEFL Tutoring
6 Week Program​​

Lesson Structure:

Features:
​Week 1
​Speaking Tasks 1-2
Task 2 Writing

Week 2   
Speaking Tasks 3 &5
Task 2 Writing

Week 3
 Speaking Tasks 4 &6
Task 1 Writing

Week 4
Reading Session
Listening Session (Dialogues)

Week 5
Reading Session
Listening Session (Lectures)

Week 6
Reading Session
Listening Session (DIalogues & Lectures)
  1. 10 essay markings​ will be done free.
  2. Links to over 50 model answers are provided
  3. Links to free self-study lectures and practice tests are provided
  4. TOEFL students may take a combination of the 4 sub-skills (i.e. reading, speaking, writing and listening).
  5. Students can modify the program to concentrate more one one of or more of the sub-skills
  6. For longer courses students are advised to purchase the thematic textbook  Oxford Preparation Course for the TOEFL iBT Exam: A Skills-based Communicative Approach. ​
  7. Approach is to combine topics, skills and strategies​. ​
  8. Slides are thematically based on separate skills within each sub-skill integrating  strategies and topics throughout​.
  9. ​Work is done on computer not on paper.
  10. Computer program provided to practice TOEFL tests at home.
  11. Slides accompany the program are provided and put on the student's computer.​​
  12. Students are marked according to actual TOEFL marking scheme.

TOEIC Programs

TOEIC
​5 Week Program​​

Lesson Structure:

Lesson One
Writing
  • Q. 1-5    Write a sentence based on a picture  (Grammar, Relevance)
Speaking
  • Q. 1-6

Lesson two
Writing
  • Q. 6-7    Respond to a written request
Speaking
  • Q. 7-11

Lesson three
Writing
  • Q. 8       Write an opinion essay   
Listening
  • Part 1: Photographs
  • Part 2: Question-Response

Lesson Four
Listening
  • Part 3: Conversations
Reading
  • Incomplete sentences:
  • Error Recognition or Text Completion

Lesson Five
Listening
  • Part 4: Short Talks
Reading
  • Comprehension                       
                             

Features

  1. TOEIC is a demanding test and will require substantial self-study. Please commit to a certain time schedule for the assignments
  2. Speaking and writing is done first so that the student can send in written assigments and speaking recordings throughout the program
  3. Please familiarize yourself with the structure by going onto the official website
  4. Students can choose an alternative textbook to the Kaplan Premier if they wish
  5. The TOEIC test hasn't changed substantially in the last few year so an older textbook is fine.
  6. The tutor will supply additional practice tests
  7. The order of listening to reading can be changed if you request so.
  8. Reading comprehension is considered most difficult so it is left as a stand alone unit on week four
  9. Approach is to combine topics, skills and strategies​. ​
  10. Slides accompany the program are provided and put on the student's computer.​​
  11. Students are marked according to actual TOEIC marking scheme.
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