TOEFL Course

Lesson 1 • Scoring System and Band Descriptors

Explains how each section is scored and how scores combine into a total. Helps students set realistic target scores early.

Lesson 2 • Diagnostic Self-Assessment

Students complete a mini diagnostic to identify current strengths and gaps. Results drive a personalised study plan for the course.

Lesson 3 • TOEFL Format and Test Sections

Covers the four sections—Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing—and their timing. Establishes the foundation for all subsequent skill-building.

Lesson 1 • Rhetorical Purpose and Organisation

Focuses on why authors include specific information and how passages are organised. Prepares students for purpose, function, and prose summary questions.

Lesson 2 • Navigating Academic Passages

Teaches skimming, scanning, and paragraph mapping for dense academic texts. Builds the orientation skills needed before tackling questions.

Lesson 3 • Vocabulary in Context

Covers strategies for inferring word meaning from context clues and word parts. Directly addresses vocabulary question types in the Reading section.

Lesson 4 • Detail and Inference Questions

Trains students to locate factual details and draw logical inferences from text. These two types account for the majority of Reading points.

Lesson 1 • Main Idea and Detail Questions

Focuses on identifying the gist and specific supporting details from audio. These question types form the core of the Listening section.

Lesson 2 • Listening Under Exam Conditions

Simulates full Listening section timing with authentic-style audio. Builds stamina and reinforces all note-taking and question strategies.

Lesson 3 • Effective Note-Taking Techniques

Teaches shorthand, symbols, and outline-based notes tailored to TOEFL audio. Strong notes are the bridge between listening and answering questions.

Lesson 4 • Inference and Attitude Questions

Trains students to detect speaker attitude, tone, and implied meaning. These higher-order questions differentiate strong from average scorers.

Lesson 1 • TOEFL Speaking Rubric Breakdown

Explains the three scoring dimensions—Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development—with examples. Students learn exactly what raters reward and penalise.

Lesson 2 • Pronunciation and Intelligibility

Targets the phonemes, stress patterns, and intonation most critical for TOEFL raters. Clear intelligibility is the baseline for all speaking scores.

Lesson 3 • Independent Speaking Task One

Focuses on Task 1, which requires expressing and supporting a personal opinion. Students practice the 15-second prep and 45-second response cycle.

Lesson 1 • Campus Situation Tasks

Covers Tasks 2 and 3, which use campus announcements and conversations. Students learn to summarise a speaker's opinion and supporting reasons.

Lesson 2 • Reading-Listening-Speaking Integration

Explains how Tasks 2–4 require synthesising a passage and audio before speaking. Students practice the full read-listen-speak cycle efficiently.

Lesson 3 • Timed Speaking Simulations

Runs full six-task speaking simulations under real exam timing. Builds the stamina and consistency needed for a high Speaking section score.

Lesson 4 • Note-Taking for Speaking Tasks

Adapts listening note-taking specifically for the speaking response format. Efficient notes reduce cognitive load during the preparation window.

Lesson 1 • Sentence Variety and Complexity

Teaches compound, complex, and mixed sentence structures for academic writing. Varied syntax raises the Language Use dimension score significantly.

Lesson 2 • Grammar Accuracy for Academic Writing

Reviews the grammar structures most frequently penalised in TOEFL Writing scores. Accurate grammar is a prerequisite for high Language Use ratings.

Lesson 3 • Paragraph Structure and Coherence

Covers topic sentences, supporting evidence, and concluding sentences within paragraphs. Coherent paragraphs are the building blocks of both Writing tasks.

Lesson 1 • Integrated Writing Task Strategy

Covers reading a passage, listening to a lecture, and writing a synthesis response. Students learn to highlight contrasts between the two sources accurately.

Lesson 2 • Revision and Self-Editing Skills

Trains students to review their own writing for grammar, coherence, and task fulfilment. Self-editing in the final minutes can raise scores by a full point.

Lesson 3 • Academic Discussion Task Strategy

Focuses on the new Academic Discussion task requiring a relevant, well-developed post. Students practice adding a unique contribution beyond restating classmates' ideas.

Lesson 4 • Integrated Writing Rubric and Models

Analyses the Integrated Writing rubric with annotated model responses at each score level. Students internalise what distinguishes a score of 4 from a score of 2.

Lesson 1 • Full-Length Practice Test One

Students complete a full timed TOEFL simulation covering all four sections. Establishes a realistic baseline score before final preparation begins.

Lesson 2 • Score Submission and Next Steps

Explains how to send scores to institutions and what to do if a retake is needed. Ensures students leave with a clear post-exam action plan.

Lesson 3 • Test-Day Mindset and Performance

Covers anxiety management, focus techniques, and pre-test routines for peak performance. Mental readiness is as critical as academic preparation.

Lesson 4 • Full-Length Practice Test Two

A second complete simulation measures improvement and exposes remaining gaps. Students apply refined strategies under authentic exam pressure.