Welcome to EnglishPlus+
by Shpresa Qato (Mersini)
At EnglishPlus+, we are committed to spirited learning, growth, development and fun. We empower our students to ask insightful questions, explore disciplinary boundaries, and confront conventional ways of thinking. We invite you to learn more about EnglishPlus+ and discover an education built for you.
My professional skills
I think the real measure of success is what we do, not what we say.
Having many years of experience in English teaching, in all aspects of English in the city of Durres, Albania, serving concurrently (20 years) as a supervisor and mentor of English teachers , developing training courses for newly recruited teachers - to improve their proficiency and professional skills, and participating in numerous inspection teams, speak volumes of my work.
Now I work as a private English teacher at the English Language Center, run by me, officially recognized, where I am distinguished for my effective communicative methods of English language teaching and students’ high scores in TOEFL, SAT
Regarding interpersonal professional relationships, I have been commended for using tact and diplomacy in dealing with my students , their parents and my colleagues.
General English
This course is aimed at developing all your English language skills according to your needs and requirements.
The English+ General English course is extremely flexible and is tailored to meet your individual needs.
You decide when you want to come, how long you would like to stay, and the number of hours of tuition per week - 15, 20, 25 or 30.
You will develop a wide range of language skills including reading, writing, listening, speaking. You will work on grammar and vocabulary in the way that you learn best and your teacher will help you find the best method of learning vocabulary for you. At the beginning of the course, the teacher will assess your level of English and requirements, and plan a programme of study.
You will be assessed again at the end of the course to record progress.
TOEFL & New SAT Preparation
The Standard Syllabus, which means the study plan, requires 16 weeks/80 hours, studying 5 hours each week.
32- 48 Sessions (four - six months) for both tests TOEFL & NEW SAT.
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1 session = 2 hours (120 min.)
- 2 sessions a week = 4 hours
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a free practice test in the English Lab – 1 hour
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5 hours a week
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a four week program - 20 hours
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Maximum Class Size - four to six students
Course Obejctives
Course Objectives At the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Know the composition and expectation of the TOEFL iBT Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking sections of test.
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Develop TOEFL iBT-specific listening strategies.
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Hone general reading as well as TOEFL iBT reading strategies.
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Be able to identify the question types that accompany the reading passages.
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Be able to plan and write a good essay in the style that TOEFL iBT demands.
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Be able to respond orally to the speaking tasks required in TOEFL iBT.
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Improve their score on the TOEFL iBT test.
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Course Structure Focused approach to achieve the best results in the test.
Prerequisite - We suggest that students should make progress from the intermediate to the advanced level to do well in the TOEFL test.
Course Program
1. Advanced English Grammar in Use
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Grammar Review for Advanced level and TOEFL courses focusing on the most common grammar objectives and functions, each question focuses on one important and specific aspect of English learning and study.
All units are likely to contain information that is new for students even at advanced level.
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Objectives:
The objective is not to “teach” grammar to the students, because it is assumed that students have already studied grammar. The purpose of the structure section of the TOEFL is to review and improve accuracy. Reviewing motivates students to pay attention to detail. This allows them to use grammar structures accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately, which is the main purpose of teaching grammar.
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Methodology:
Students complete practice tests consisting of sentence completion and error identification. When the testing is finished, each student answers one question and explains the reason for his/her choice. In the error identification part students identify and correct the error.
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2. TOEFL iBT
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The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native speakers of English to use and understand English as it is spoken, written and heard in academic settings. It is an internationally accepted measure of academic English proficiency.
The TOEFL exam provides the language skills needed to succeed in a university setting. It is also beneficial in a student’s job, social and community life.
The new TOEFL iBT lasts about four and a half hours and is made up of four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
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3. TOEFL ESSAY
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Planning the Essay
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Writing the Essay
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Revising the Essay
How long are the test results valid for?