Test of English Course Outline (Sample – 12 Weeks)
1. Introduction & Orientation
- Overview of test formats (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, etc.)
- Diagnostic test to assess current level
- Goal setting and study strategies
2. Listening Skills
- Identifying main ideas & supporting details
- Note-taking strategies
- Practice with academic lectures & conversations
3. Reading Skills
- Skimming & scanning techniques
- Understanding vocabulary in context
- Critical reading of academic texts
- Timed practice passages
4. Writing Skills
- Essay structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Argumentative & opinion essays
- Summarizing and paraphrasing
- Grammar and cohesion practice
5. Speaking Skills
- Pronunciation and fluency drills
- Organizing responses under time pressure
- Common topics (education, environment, technology)
- Peer and instructor feedback
6. Vocabulary & Grammar
- Academic word list focus
- Collocations and idioms
- Grammar review (tenses, conditionals, complex sentences)
7. Integrated Skills Practice
- Combining listening, reading, speaking, and writing
- Practice with integrated tasks (e.g., read + listen + write)
8. Test-Taking Strategies
- Time management
- Handling stress and anxiety
- Guessing strategies & avoiding traps
9. Mock Tests
- Full-length practice exams under timed conditions
- Review and feedback sessions
10. Review & Final Preparation
- Targeted practice on weak areas
- Tips for exam day
- Confidence-building activities
👉 This is just a template. If you tell me your audience and purpose, I can tailor it into a detailed syllabus with weekly lesson plans, assignments, and assessment methods.
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