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Prepare to get the highest possible TOEFL score alongside other Intermediate to Advanced students. The TOEFL preparation is designed to meet a range of needs and objectives, and will typically include: Improve all areas of your English while learning about exam skills and strategiesSetting goals, receive assessment and track your progress through homework, quizzes and practice examsTake the computer-based test at TLA (TOEFL TEST FEE is at an additional cost)Receive a recognized English qualification for your future admission to college or university in the USALevels: B1 Intermediate to C2 AdvancedHours per week: 17 The course begins every MondayVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

Practice the four skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing using actual life situations and materials and improve your level effectively with clear goals and objectives based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).   Become further introduced to new vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation techniques, and error correction with additional afternoon classes.Levels: A1 Beginner to C2 Advanced Hours per week: 19General English course begins: Every MondayVisa Requirement:   This course requires an F1/F2 student visa.    

TLA Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses prepare students to take the Cambridge Assessment English exams to receive certificated verifying their English proficiency.  The goal of the C2  Proficiency (CPE) Preparation Course is to prepare students to take the Cambridge Assessment English C2 Proficiency (CPE) Examination and receive the official C2-level certificate by helping students improve their English proficiency to the C2-level.Improve your language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.Learn, practice, and review English grammar, pronunciation, word forms, and vocabulary.Identify and understand different question types, learn tips for handling each section of the test.Take practice tests to build familiarity with the test and track progress.We assess students in their progress.We administer the CPE C2 Exam at TLA and the fee for the Cambridge CAE C2 test is $375.00.Levels: C1 Intermediate to C2 AdvancedHours per week: 17Duration: 8 weeksThe course begins on set start datesVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

TLA Executive courses are internationally renown. We designed the Executive English course for international business executives and other professionals who need to achieve English fluency in work and social contexts. The curriculum trains participants to communicate effectively in order to advance their careers or interact with English-speaking corporate partners. The program focuses on business topics, presentation techniques, current events debate, negotiations, and inter-cultural communication strategies. Besides developing language skills, intercultural communication strategies, and specialized vocabulary, students will explore special interest topics and perform job-related simulation activities. Courses are dynamic, practical, and skills-based. Attend small classes in TLA’s Executive Suite. Learn general business terminology, idioms, and phrases taught by certified teachers with a business background.Increase your confidence by making presentations, using critical thinking, problem-solving techniques and​ conducting negotiation simulations.Gain intercultural awareness by interacting with professionals from other countries, sharing ideas, and comparing the corporate culture and national economies.Prior to your arrival:TLA will send you a need analysis questionnaire to access your goals and objectives and to help the teachers select adequate materials and topics. During your course: The instructor presents a weekly plan of goals and objectives to the class at the beginning of the week. You will discuss the course contents with your instructor and classmates to ensure that the plan includes topics of your interest. The executive courses meet a range of needs and objectives, and will typically include: Negotiations–sales, promotion, and persuasionPresentations–presenting your own work, organization, and products/servicesSocial Situations–networking, introductions, American and international company communication styles Effective use of phone and social media​Written communication–reporting and writingAt the end of your course: You will receive a TLA Executive Course Certificate of Completion. Upon request, we will provide a report and recommendations from your teachers.Participants: maximum of 5 students per classMinimum age: 21Levels: B1 Intermediate to C2 Advanced levelsHours per week: 17 Executive Course begins: every MondayVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

The English for Marketing course is a program designed for Marketing professionals who need to develop their English language skills in order to communicate effectively across all levels of their organizations.Courses are dynamic, practical, and skills-based. Attend classes in TLA’s Executive Suite. Develop key marketing terminology, international commerce, and inter-cultural communication strategies needed to succeed in the global marketplace.  Improve your ability to communicate effectively in a broad range of business situations.Develop language skills through stimulating interactive activities and explore current trends in the marketing industry.Discuss your needs and your classmates' need in order for our teacher to plan a program that covers these topics.Increase your confidence by making presentations, using critical thinking, problem-solving, and​ conducting negotiations.Gain intercultural awareness by interacting with marketing professionals from other countriesPrior to your arrival:TLA will send you a need analysis questionnaire to access your goals and objectives and to help the teachers select adequate materials and topics. During your course: We manage the group courses to balance the needs of all clients in the class and you. We will present a weekly plan of goals and objectives to the class at the beginning of the week. You will discuss the course contents with your instructor and classmates to ensure that the plan includes topics of your interest. We designed The English for Marketing course to meet a range of needs and objectives, and the curriculum will typically include: Development of specialized marketing vocabulary.Language proficiency in marketing contexts.Communication and presentation strategies that are necessary for international marketing professionals.Practice interacting confidently across international marketing and business settings.At the end of your course:You will receive a TLA ESP Marketing Course Certificate of Completion.  Upon request, we will provide a report and recommendations from your teachers.Participants: maximum of 8 students per classMinimum age: 21Levels: B1 Intermediate to C2 Advanced levelsHours per week: 17 Course duration: 2 or 4 weeksCourses Begin:   Specific Start DatesVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

The English for Oil & Gas course is a program designed for energy professionals who need to achieve English fluency within this rewarding and developing global industry. Courses are dynamic, practical, and skills-based. Attend classes in TLA’s Executive Suite. Develop specialized technical vocabulary, language skills, and intercultural communication strategies that apply to real-world situations through simulation activities.Explore current trends in the industry and compare national and international energy industry trends.Improve your ability to communicate effectively in a broad range of business situations.Develop language skills through stimulating interactive activities and explore current trends in a variety of energy sectors.Discuss your needs and your classmates' need in order for our teacher to plan a program that covers these topics.Increase your confidence by making presentations, using critical thinking, problem-solving, and​ conducting negotiations.Gain intercultural awareness by interacting with business professionals from other countries.Prior to your arrival:TLA will send you a need analysis questionnaire to access your goals and objectives and to help the teachers select adequate materials and topics. During your course: We manage the group courses to balance the needs of all clients in the class and you. We will present a weekly plan of goals and objectives to the class at the beginning of the week. You will discuss the course contents with your instructor and classmates to ensure that the plan includes topics of your interest. We designed the English for Oil and Gas course to meet a range of needs and objectives, and the curriculum will typically include: Development of specialized oil and gas vocabulary.Language proficiency in energy contexts.Communication and presentation strategies that are necessary for international energy sector professionals.Practice interacting confidently across international business settings.At the end of your course:You will receive a TLA ESP Oil and Gas Course Certificate of Completion.   Upon request, we will provide a report and recommendations from your teachers.Participants: maximum of 8 students per classMinimum age: 21Levels: B1 Intermediate to C2 Advanced levelsHours per week: 17 Course duration: 2 or 4 weeksCourses Begin:   Specific Start DatesVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

The English for Law course is a program designed for attorneys, corporate managers, law students, and other law practitioners who work in English-speaking countries or international settings. Courses are dynamic, practical, and skills-based. Attend classes in TLA’s Executive Suite. Learn US law terminology, idioms, and phrases.Increase your confidence by making presentations, using critical thinking, problem-solving, and​ conducting negotiations.Gain intercultural awareness by interacting with professionals from other countriesPrior to your arrival:TLA will send you a need analysis questionnaire to access your goals and objectives and to help the teachers select adequate materials and topics. During your course: We manage the group courses to balance the needs of all clients in the class and you. We will present a weekly plan of goals and objectives to the class at the beginning of the week. You will discuss the course contents with your instructor and classmates to ensure that the plan includes topics of your interest. We designed The English for Law course to meet a range of needs and objectives, and the curriculum will typically include: Development of specialized legal vocabulary.Language proficiency in legal contexts.Communication and presentation strategies that are necessary for professionals who deal with legal issuesPractice interacting confidently across international legal and business settings.At the end of your course: You will receive a TLA ESP Law Course Certificate of Completion.  Upon request, we will provide a report and recommendations from your teachers.Participants: maximum of 8 students per classMinimum age: 21Levels: B2 to C2 Advanced levelsHours per week: 17 Course duration: 2 or 4 weeksCourses Begin:  Specific Start DatesVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

Practice the four skills of English, speaking, listening, reading, and writing using actual life situations and materials to Improve your level effectively with clear goals and objectives. Get introduced to new vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation techniques, and error correction.Meet other motivated students in a small group.Receive individual attention, guidance, and feedback from your instructors. Get additional error correction and pronunciation critique.Achieve more confidence by interacting with a small group.Participants: maximum of 5 students per classLevels: A1 Beginner to C2 Advanced Hours per week: 17General English course begins: Every MondayVisa Requirement:   B1/B2 Tourist Visa or ESTA Visa Waiver

Maximize your ability to use everyday English and progress more rapidly by attending an intensive course. Enrich your fluency while nurturing your confidence and conversation skills.   Practice the four skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing using actual life situations and materials.   Become introduced to new vocabulary, idioms, and focus on accent reduction and pronunciation.  Discuss topics related to U.S. Culture in the daily afternoon lessons.Levels: A1 Beginner to C2 Advanced Hours per week: 27General English course begins: Every MondayVisa Requirement:   This course requires an F1/F2 student visa.