TOEFL Exam Preparation courses

Who is TOEFL for?

TOEFL evaluates the English language skills of people with a native language other than English.

If you wish to undertake university studies or to work in the United States, you will be asked your TOEFL score. In fact, the majority of colleges and universities in the United States and in English-speaking Canada use the TOEFL results in their admission procedure for foreign students. What’s more, a number of large international companies use TOEFL when recruiting employees with a native language other than English.

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What is a TOEFL preparation course?

Our TOEFL preparation courses are designed to give you all of the tools necessary to obtain your qualification and make your first step into the English-speaking world. The curriculum of our course is directly based on the exam and your teachers will be preparing you for what to expect during the test itself.

Level required? → 4 to 8 weeks

Unlike the different Cambridge exams, the American exams are “thermometer” tests that instantly measure your level of English. There is no prerequisite level required to pass the TOEFL.

However, a period of preparation may be useful or even essential to obtain a good score for the TOEFL.

What is the best TOEFL preparation course?

As the TOEFL exam is used throughout the English-speaking world – you have a huge amount of choices in which TOEFL preparation course you want to take.

We always recommend that you choose a course that suits both your personal and educational needs in one of our English destinations. This could be in the grand streets of NYC, the green plazas of Toronto, the enchanting lanes of Cork, or much more!

How do I start preparing for my TOEFL course?

Numerous course options – varying in intensity and duration – are available to you to prepare for the TOEFL according to your objectives (that is, the score you need to obtain). Still unsure which course is right for you? Book a free consultation call with our team to find out.

What does the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) involve?

Structured in the form of multiple-choice questions, the TOEFL is administered by computer (Computer-Based Test: CBT) and on paper (Paper-Based Test) in Europe. The TOEFL CBT lasts approximately four and a half hours. The Paper-Based Test lasts about three and a half hours. They are both composed of four sections that evaluate all aspects of the language.

Listening:

This first section of the TOEFL measures your aptitude for understanding English as it is spoken in North America with everyday vocabulary, expressions and grammar.

Structure:

This second section of the TOEFL measures your aptitude in recognising the appropriate language for general written English.

Reading:

The third section of the TOEFL measures your ability to understand non-specialised texts.

Writing: (= TWE – Test of Written English)

The final section of the TOEFL measures your ability to write a text in English on a specific subject. You must be able to generate, organise and support ideas using common written English in an essay format. For the TOEFL CBT, so as not to disadvantage candidates who are not familiar with the American keyboard QWERTY, you can choose either to write the essay by hand or to type it on a computer.

How long is a TOEFL preparation course?

Our TOEFL preparation courses are designed to give you the most knowledge within the least amount of time. As such you can expect to spend between 2-12 weeks on your programme, depending on your preferences and budget.

Is 1 month enough to complete a TOEFL?

1 month is a reasonable amount of time to prepare for the TOEFL exam, but bear in mind that every learner is different! If you feel you need more time to prepare, we offer longer exam preparation courses for you to choose from.

Which course is best for TOEFL?

With ESL, you have the choice of just taking the TOEFL preparation course or doing so alongside a standard course. Your decision should be based on your own personal goals and whether or not you would like to broaden your language skills with general and cultural knowledge of English.

Is the TOEFL exam tough?

The TOEFL exam is globally used as a way of assessing your level of English and proving it to any prospective employer or university. As such, it can be quite challenging to achieve a high score on the TOEFL exam – that’s why our schools are ready to prepare you to reach your highest potential.