International Test Preparation
Requirement : Level 5
Prepare for your International English Exam with us!
The lessons are designed to give maximum teacher-to-student interaction and to provide opportunities for the student to refine their English skills for each section of the test.
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IELTS (The International English Language Testing System)
The Canadian Department of Immigration and Citizenship accepts IELTS scores for migration purposes, student visa applications and many other visa programmes. Also, Most Canadian universities and colleges accept IELTS for admission purposes.
The TOEFL program is designed to help students develop the language skills such as speaking, reading, writing, and reading that are required for the TOEFL exam. This program will also instruct our students in test strategies and critical thinking skills so that they can gain confidence in test preparation.
The TOEIC program certifies skills in business English from beginner to advanced. It can help to build confidence in understanding the content of complex text, expressing opinions accurately, or communicating clearly with native speakers.
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program is a new test designed by the Government of Canada. The test is used to determine your eligibility for permanent residency or citizenship in Canada. Language Links’ CELPIP Test Preparation gets prospective Canadians ready for either the complete CELPIP General test or the CELPIP-LS (listening and speaking).
Choose from one of our Test Preparation Programs
Our path to your success
Individualized Homework
The instructor assigns homework to help maximize learning and independent study.
Teacher Match
The student is paired with a
teacher according to their needs.
Exam simulations
We use practice tests to gauge progress and minimize anxiety on the day of the test.
Continuous Feedback
We provide frequent progress updates to answer questions and address concerns.
Test Day
The students feel confident in the progress they've achieved throughout their preparation. Your efforts will pay off.
Diagnostic Assessment
Identify strengths, weaknesses, needs, and your learning style
Lessons Begin
We work with you to create a schedule and pace that works for you.
PREPARE TO TAKE YOUR TEST
ONE STEP AT A TIME
Live and engaging sessions with an Ontario certified teacher via video conferencing. Students share screen, use online tests, and collaborative virtual spaces.
Register for a group session listed below or contact us to book your own group with friends (3 students min.).
Private Lessons
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60-minute and 90-minute lesson length available
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Schedule your Test Preparation lessons to best fit your schedule
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Take lessons from the comfort of your home or office
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All of our lessons are designed to fit your needs and help you achieve your goals quickly.
Dedicate 3-hours per week for 12 weeks to see results.
* Estimated schedule. Individual results may vary. ** Additional time for self-study is required.
Do you prefer learn in a group?
Schedule for Group Lessons
Two days a week
1-1/2 hours per week for 16 weeks > 24-hour program
Monday and Wednesday
7:00 am to 7:45 am
10:30 am to 11:15 am
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Tuesday and Thursday
8:00 am to 8:45 am
9:00 am to 9:45 am
8:30 pm to 9:15 pm
Three days a week
2-1/4 hours per week for 16 weeks > 36-hour program
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:00 am to 8:45 am
9:30 am to 10:15 am
8:30 pm to 9:15 pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
7:00 am to 7:45 am
9:30 am to 10:15 am
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm
* customized group lessons available.
* all times are shown in Eastern Time Zone
Prefer to study with friends?
We build custom group classes that can be delivered at your convenience
IELTS International Test Preparation
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) examination is an ideal test for those students who are planning to study with us to prepare for a university course. The Academic IELTS examination is recognised as an entrance requirement by British, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand universities as well as for secondary, vocational and training programmes worldwide. This examination allows you to achieve an international qualification in academic English, as well as giving you proof of your English abilities for employers and visa purposes.
There are two types of IETLS exams: Academic and General Training. Both exams assess your English language skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.
IETLS Academic
The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to study in an English-speaking environment or university (higher education). You can also take IELTS Academic for professional registration purposes.
The test measures if you are ready to begin studying in English. It features vocabulary that is familiar within an academic setting.
IELTS General
The IELTS General Training test is suitable for those applying to study below degree level. This includes an English-speaking school or college. It can also be taken for work experience or other employment training.
IELTS General Training is also required for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test features everyday English language skills that you will need in social and workplace environments.
Our IELTS program prepares you for either test.
Make sure you prepare for the correct exam.
TOEFL Test Preparation
The TOEFL is required by colleges and universities in English-speaking countries for the admission of foreign students. The Language Links TOEFL test preparation course prepares you for all four sections of the TOEFL (reading, writing, speaking and listening) while also improving your vocabulary and language skills. In addition, you will work on test-taking strategies and developing a personalized study plan.
Our TOEFL Preparation Program will:
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Integrate all 4 Skills: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing - performing tasks that combine English communication skills
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Read, listen and then speak in response to a question
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Listen and then speak in response to a question
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Read, listen and then write in response to a question
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Students will also practice the following supporting skills:
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Note-taking
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Summarizing
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Paraphrasing
Sample Modules
TOEIC Training
Rigorous review of the exam format, the type of questions in each section of the exam and the most effective techniques to obtain a better score.
Practice tests and immersion tasks to measure progress.
Grammar Review for
Academic Purposes
Review of grammatical structures and topics related to the communicative functions of upper-intermediate and advanced level of the workshop “Academic Language Functions”.
Pronunciation
Review of pronunciation topics (sounds, intonation, etc.) that are problematic with an emphasis on the strategic use of these aspects for communication.
Particular attention is paid to the student's mother tongue.
Academic Lanugage Functions
Review of the most pertinent communication functions to carry out the TOEFL iBT and for academic and formal contexts.
Error Correction
Review of grammatical structures and themes that are particularly problematic with an emphasis on identifying and correcting mistakes.
Vocabulary Usage for
Academic Purposes
Rigorous review of academic vocabulary consisting of three types of vocabulary:
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general words which are acceptable for academic use;
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non-general 'academic' words;
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technical words specific to an individual subject area.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Develop the English skills that you need to pass the test, including the following:
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Read academic texts and learn strategies to answer questions
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Listen to lectures and conversations, and learn strategies to answer questions
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Express an opinion on a topic; speak, based on reading and listening tasks
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Write summary responses based on reading and listening and support an opinion in an essay
Recommended hours of study for Upper Intermediate level students
Private Lessons
20 lesson package
Group Lessons
35 lesson package
TAKING THE STEPS TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE
TOEIC Test Preparation
TOEIC - the Test of English for International Communication - comes from ETS (Educational Testing Service), just like the TOEFL test. However, unlike the TOEFL, which is more geared towards the academic language, the TOEIC test focuses on English in the business world.
It is used as a certification tool by 5,000 companies around the world and assesses listening and reading comprehension in business English. The test is particularly popular with international companies, as it makes it possible to compare the language skills of every employee. Many also use the test to evaluate the effectiveness of training measures.
According to ETS, over 4.5 million people sit this examination every year. The test is approximately 2.5 hours and is divided into a listening section (45 min), and a reading comprehension section (75 min), each with 100 questions.
Benefits of preparing for a TOEIC test and undertaking it at Language Links:
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Targeted preparation for the test format with corresponding learning content
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Intensive private lessons with a native-fluent qualified instructor
CELPIP Test Preparation
The CELPIP Preparation Program helps future test takers to prepare for the individual components of the CELPIP test (both CELPIP General and CELPIP-General LS). The program emphasizes the requirements and the expectations of each section of the test and increases students' chances of achieving their target score.
Language Links offers a LIVE Online CELPIP Preparation Program designed to prepare students for individual components of the CELPIP-General and the CELPIP-General LS tests. Students can register for individual modules of their choice, or take the entire training for all four modules of CELPIP test.
The CELPIP Preparation Program allows students to fully prepare for different components of the CELPIP test, increasing their ability to achieve their target score. For many newcomers to Canada, a high score in language proficiency is a step towards raising their Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) and improving their Express Entry profile.
The CELPIP Preparation Program has been developed by CELPIP experts to assist test takers and ensure they maximize their performance and demonstrate their true level of English language on the test day. The program focuses on improving students’ language skills and helping them better understand the test format, style, and expectations.
Concentrate on one module or take the entire program
Each module gives an overview of the question types and expected responses for the given skill of the CELPIP test.
Listening
Students will focus on:
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Developing an understanding of the situation after listening to it once.
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Learning to identify the context, main ideas and supporting details for each situation.
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Anticipating the questions and potential responses, including key factual information.
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Vocabulary building.
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Using abbreviations and developing note-taking strategies.
Writing
Students will practice:
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Writing professional and personal emails.
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Understanding the use of indirect questions and tone.
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Formatting and dividing text into appropriate paragraphs.
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Expressing opinions in writing.
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Using conjunctions and synonyms.
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Avoiding repetition.
Reading
Students will focus on:
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Identifying the main ideas in the text.
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Developing an overall understanding of meaning based on a given context.
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Understanding paragraph divisions and learning to locate relevant paragraphs.
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Recognizing the writer’s tone and intentions.
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Separating facts from opinions
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Identifying different viewpoints.
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Applying logic to find connections between the reading materials and the questions.
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Gaining more experience with timed reading.
Speaking
Students will become proficient in:
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Organizing thoughts.
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Giving advice.
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Using WH questions (who, what, where, why, how) for narratives.
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Implementing time expressions and transitions.
Benefits of Taking our CELPIP Preparation Program at Language Links:
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Become familiar with the test format and performance expectations;
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Learn about the question types and how to respond to them;
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Sharpen your English skills;
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Learn how to build your vocabulary;
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Become a confident CELPIP test taker;
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Work on improving your score in specific sections of the CELPIP test.
Language Links is an official CELPIP Test Preparation Center
Frequently Asked Questions
The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a general English language proficiency test.
The CELPIP Test allows test takers to demonstrate their ability to function in English. The test clearly, accurately, and precisely assesses a test taker’s English abilities in a variety of everyday situations, such as communicating with co-workers and superiors in the workplace, interacting with friends, understanding newscasts, and interpreting and responding to written materials.
CELPIP Test Preparation is offered On-Campus and Online
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“IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE
UNTIL IT'S DONE.”
-Nelson Mandela
Why study at Language Links?
International Test Preparation Program Highlights:
• We combine English as a Second Language experience with test preparation expertise. Our
programs are designed especially for international students.
• Our private lessons are the most efficient and effective way to prepare for an English-language
exam. Private instruction allows the teacher to focus on your specific needs at all times.
• We focus on strategies to maximize the use of test-takers’ time. At Language Links, you will learn
specialized techniques, shortcuts, and strategies designed to help you complete the exam within the
allowed time.
• Language Links has the flexibility to offer private test preparation classes at convenient times for
you. We can schedule around your academic classes and other obligations. You can even attend
class on the weekend if that works best for you.
Meet our International Test Preparation Instructors
Our IELTS teachers will prepare you for the four components of the IELTS exam – writing, reading, speaking and listening. As part of the course, you will have a schedule of different learning activities such as class discussions, report-writing, lectures, and mock exams to complement your classwork. You will also do regular examination practice under examination conditions to help you acquire good exam techniques.
Throughout the course, you will receive feedback, correction, and advice as well as homework developed to help you improve your reading and writing, which are considered the most challenging sections of the test.
Dave
IELTS, TOELF & TOEIC
Lina
IELTS & TOEIC
Laura
CELPIP
Giancarlo
IELTS
Ryan
IELTS, TOELF & TOEIC
