Standard General English plus TOEFL Preparation at LAL Torbay

From 2012.

We offer TOEFL preparatory courses (varying in length from 4 weeks +) which provide practice in the important skills university-bound students require - e.g. essay writing and lecture note-taking.

This course is for any student who is seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language together with studying for an TOEFL qualification.

The morning lessons are designed around a course book and provide you with the opportunity to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge. By the end of your stay you can expect to have improved not only communicative competence, through the study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieve a new level of learner autonomy and confidence.

Our well-established and expert examination team provide you with a comprehensive preparation for the TOEFL examinations. The lessons are structured to focus on all aspects of the exam using the latest Cambridge Exam course book. You can expect to be given comprehensive practice of past papers and a thorough education in exam techniques.

It should be noted that there is an expectation that you will have a certain degree of homework in order to prepare fully for the exams.

Exams can be booked and paid for through the school and then taken at local exam centres. Text books are available to buy or hire from LAL Torbay.