Programs

TOEFL® Test Preparation

Course description

The TOEFL® Test Preparation Course is designed for students preparing to take the TOEFL® iBT exam for college, university, and graduate school admission. The course focuses on developing academic English skills related to the four TOEFL® areas: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Through lectures, practice exercises, simulated TOEFL® exams, and instructor feedback, students practice test-taking strategies, strengthen academic communication skills, and develop familiarity with the TOEFL® exam format and requirements.

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Course Learning Outcomes

The objectives of this course are to improve each student’s oral, writing, listening and reading skills and to improve their test score on the TOEFL® iBT. Each week students will monitor their progress by taking a practice test. After the practice test, class time is used to teach and practice academic skills. Students will think, answer, compare, and discuss each question to further their academic knowledge.

Students will have to demonstrate their ability to integrate the language skills by completing tasks similar to those that they will be expected to accomplish in academic settings. They will have to speak and write at high levels of proficiency. Therefore, this class focuses on academic English in all modalities - reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Four main areas of academia are studied: the Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should have a good understanding of all skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). They will demonstrate their abilities by successfully completing the TOEFL® iBT exam with a high score. In this way, the students are thoroughly prepared to gain admission

Performance Objectives

Throughout the Intensive English Program, students have opportunities to:

Practice applying TOEFL® iBT test-taking strategies, including question analysis, time management, and identifying key information.
Strengthen reading comprehension skills through analysis of academic texts from a variety of subject areas.
Develop listening skills through practice with academic lectures, discussions, different accents, and note-taking strategies.
Practice academic writing skills by organizing ideas, supporting responses, and completing TOEFL®-style writing tasks.
Improve speaking skills through structured responses, discussions, presentations, and guided practice activities.
Expand academic vocabulary and practice applying grammar structures in reading, writing, speaking, and listening contexts.
Gain experience integrating multiple language skills through academic tasks similar to those used in college and university settings.
Identify individual areas of strength and opportunities for improvement while developing effective study strategies.
Monitor progress through practice TOEFL® exams and instructor feedback.
Build familiarity with TOEFL® iBT expectations and develop strategies that may support improved test performance and academic preparation.

Testimonial

I contacted a few centers but nobody was ready to offer a one month class. Then finally I saw Rosemead College (RC) on the internet. I contacted the admissions office and the student counselor told me about their four week classes.

Uma

India