SYLLABUS
INTRODUCTION
Terra Nova is the only specialized TOEFL preparation center in
Chişinău, Moldova. It offers only one course, TOEFL
Preparation. The course is designed for upper-intermediate and
advanced English students. The course objectives may vary
according to the needs of the students, but generally focus on
each of the TOEFL iBT areas (grammar, style, vocabulary, reading,
listening, speaking, note-taking, and writing) and test-taking
skills and strategies necessary for success on the actual TOEFL
iBT. The course is taught in small groups of 9-11 students.
Prior to enrollment, all our prospective students must pass an
English proficiency evaluation test consisting of
a short written grammar and vocabulary exercise and an oral
interview. If the level of a prospective student is lower than
that required for taking the course, the student is given
recommendations on how to improve the general level of his/her
English or a particular language skill.
Please consider the fact that the enrollment in our school is
very competitive and you may wish to apply and to take the evaluation test
at least several months in advance. All our students
are enrolled on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis, taking into
account the level of their proficiency in English (determined by the
English proficiency evaluation test) as well as such
important admission criteria as academic and personal
achievements, duties and responsibilities, interpersonal skills,
extracurricular activities, travel experiences, and interests,
among others. Please note that no single factor, attribute, or
characteristic is used to determine admission. The testing of
our new students is carried out every Saturday.
Our prospective students can also take the evaluation test
by appointment. There is no testing when official public holidays
are observed in the Republic of Moldova and in the United
States.
Our evaluation test and our recommendations are FREE OF CHARGE.
Use this unique opportunity to evaluate your English and to learn
about ways to improve it.
OBJECTIVES
Our TOEFL Preparation course will help you achieve your target
score on the TOEFL iBT by providing comprehensive test
preparation assistance. What makes this course unique is that the
study program is tailored to the needs of Moldovan students. The
course is tought by a certified TOEFL instructor with English as
a Second Language training, significant American experience, and
many years of classroom work with bilingual students. The TOEFL
instructor will answer your questions, suggest test-taking
strategies, and provide you with guidance throughout the entire
TOEFL iBT preparation process. The course is designed to help the
students understand academic English better, perfect their
grammar- and style-related accuracy, enrich their TOEFL iBT
vocabulary, polish up their listening and speaking skills,
improve their reading speed and comprehension, develop their
TOEFL iBT essay writing skills, learn test-taking skills and
strategies, and increase their knowledge of the United States.
The students can suggest alterations to the curriculum approved
by Terra Nova and evaluate the process of teaching through the
midterm and final evaluations of the course.
DURATION
The duration of our TOEFL Preparation course is 3.5 months (15 weeks),
which is an optimal period of time for thorough TOEFL iBT preparation.
However, as our academic year is divided into 2 sessions,
some of our students choose to take both
semesters since the teaching
materials used in the fall semester are different from those used
in the spring semester. While our course textbooks in the fall
semester are based on Cambridge TOEFL iBT preparation materials,
the books and handouts used in the spring semester are based
entirely on Barron's TOEFL iBT preparation materials.
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FALL SEMESTER: September 16, 2013 - December 29, 2013 (3.5 months
/ 15 weeks / 90 hours)
SPRING SEMESTER: January 20, 2014 - May 4, 2014 (3.5 months / 15
weeks / 90 hours)
SCHEDULE
Our TOEFL Preparation course is taught either 3 times per week -
on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - or 2 times per week - on
Tuesdays and Thursdays or Saturdays and Sundays. The duration of the lesson is either 2
hours (if there are 3 meetings per week) and 3 hours (if there
are 2 meetings per week). The break is optional.
We are offering 8 sections (groups) in the fall semester (TOEFL
1 meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on M.W.F.; TOEFL 2
meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on M.W.F.; TOEFL 3 meeting
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on M.W.F.; TOEFL 4 meeting from 9:00 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. on Tu.Th.; TOEFL 5 meeting from 3:00
p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Tu.Th.; TOEFL 6 meeting from 6:30 p.m. to
9:45 p.m. on Tu.Th.; TOEFL 7 meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
on Sat.Sun.; and TOEFL 8 meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on
Sat.Sun.). The fall semester will start on September 16, 2013 (for
TOEFL 1, 2, and 3), September 17, 2013 (for TOEFL 4, 5, and 6), and
September 21, 2013 (for TOEFL 7 and 8). It will end on December
26, 2013 (for TOEFL 4, 5, and 6), December 27, 2013 (for TOEFL 1, 2, and
3), and December 29, 2013 (for TOEFL 7 and 8).
We are offering 8 sections (groups) in the spring semester (TOEFL
1 meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on M.W.F.; TOEFL 2 meeting
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on M.W.F.; TOEFL 3 meeting from 7:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on M.W.F.; TOEFL 4 meeting from 9:00 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. on Tu.Th.; TOEFL 5 meeting from 3:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
on Tu.Th.; TOEFL 6 meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Tu.Th.;
TOEFL 7 meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Sat.Sun.;
and TOEFL 8 meeting from 12:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Sat.Sun.).
The spring semester will start on January 20, 2014 (for TOEFL 1,
2, and 3), January 21, 2014 (for TOEFL 4, 5, and 6), and January
25, 2014 (for TOEFL 7 and 8). It will end on May 1, 2014 (for TOEFL 4,
5, and 6), May 2, 2014 (for TOEFL 1, 2, and 3), and May 4, 2014
(for TOEFL 7 and 8).
We do our best to provide fixed section
times, and we make every effort to keep all offered section times
open, but since we cannot predict how students will enroll in
sections, we sometimes have to open sections due to high
enrollment or close class section times due to low enrollment. To
prepare yourself against the latter possibility, we suggest that
you keep in mind several section times in case a section that you
would like to enroll in closes.
PREREQUISITE
Enrollment in our TOEFL Preparation course is limited to students
who already have a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 65 or an equivalent
level of academic English (upper-intermediate to advanced). Prior
to enrollment, all our prospective students must pass an
evaluation test consisting of a short written grammar exercise
and an oral interview, which is offered free of charge and
obligation. Exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of
the TOEFL instructor.
EVALUATION METHODS
Home assignments, cumulative review exercises, and sample TOEFL
iBT questions will be the sources of regular course progress
evaluation. The TOEFL instructor carries out the testing of all
new students at the beginning of the course, gives the final test
at the end of the term, and administers 3 TOEFL iBT simulations
during the last two months of the semester to evaluate the
overall progress of the students.
COURSE MATERIALS
In the fall semester, the course textbooks are (1) TOEFL iBT
(based on Cambridge TOEFL iBT preparation materials and materials
developed by the TOEFL instructor) and (2) Grammar, Style, and
Vocabulary Review (written by the TOEFL instructor).
In the spring semester, the course textbooks are (1) TOEFL iBT
(based on Barron's TOEFL iBT preparation materials and materials
developed by the TOEFL instructor) and (2) Grammar, Style, and
Vocabulary Review (written by the TOEFL instructor).
The following books, among others, have been used by the TOEFL
instructor to prepare the books and handouts for the
students.
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TITLE: Barron's TOEFL iBT with Audio CDs and CD-ROM AUTHOR: Pamela J. Sharpe PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series; 14th edition (April 1, 2013) CONTENTS: Written by the experienced ESL professor and author Pamela Sharpe, Ph.D., this manual includes seven full-length model TOEFL iBT tests with explanations or examples for all questions, including sample essays and speaking responses. In addition, test-takers get a general orientation to the TOEFL iBT, a review of required academic skills, and a language skills review that covers listening, speaking, reading, and writing in academic English. The CD-ROM has computerized versions of all seven full-length TOEFL model tests included in the manual plus an extra TOEFL iBT model test. All eight model tests simulate actual test conditions, provide automatic scoring, and allow you to record and play back your responses to prompts in the speaking section. The audio CDs present audio prompts for all Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections of all TOEFL model tests and additional quizzes and activities throughout the TOEFL manual. 824 pages. |
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TITLE: Barron's Writing
for the TOEFL iBT with Audio CD AUTHOR: Lin Lougheed PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series; 4th edition (August 1, 2011) CONTENTS: Updated to reflect the most recent TOEFL iBT test, this manual prepares students to succeed on the TOEFL's Independent Task, the all-important essay question, and on the Integrated Task, which combines reading, listening, and writing skills. The author presents a simple three-step program to help students write like a native speaker of English. His coaching entails getting ideas, organizing details, and developing the topic into clear, grammatical written English. He also provides exercises in proofreading and editing to transform the writing for both tasks into a finished piece. More than 160 model essays and model integrated tasks are included for students to read and analyze. Lectures typical of those presented on actual tests are contained on an audio CD enclosed with the book. 368 pages. |
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TITLE: Barron's
Essential Words for the TOEFL AUTHOR: Steven J. Matthiesen PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series; 5th edition (March 1, 2011) CONTENTS: This book will help you expand your English vocabulary and achieve a high score on the TOEFL iBT. A revised list of approximately 500 need-to-know words with definitions and examples is presented for those students who are preparing to take the TOEFL. The book also presents detailed advice on the ways that students can use to expand their English language vocabulary. They will find helpful tips on using a dictionary and a thesaurus to expand word power as well as practice tests with answer keys. The tests are designed to help students evaluate their expanding word-learning progress and increased vocabulary in English. 336 pages. |
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TITLE: Cambridge
Preparation for the TOEFL Test (Book and CD-ROM) AUTHORS: Jolene Gear and Robert Gear PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press; 4th edition (September 11, 2006) CONTENTS: This new edition is designed to prepare students for the TOEFL iBT. Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test, Fourth Edition helps students master the language skills they need to succeed on the TOEFL iBT and communicate effectively in an academic setting. Using an integrated skills approach that mirrors the structure of the actual TOEFL iBT, this fully revised text is ideal for classroom use and self-study. The book contains over 200 skill-building exercises covering all of the question types in the exam and four complete practice tests. A supporting skills section is provided to improve grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills. The CD-ROM presents the book tests and three additional practice tests in an electronic format that simulates the real TOEFL iBT. 661 pages. |
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TITLE: Longman
Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: iBT Student Book with
CD-ROM and Answer Key (Longman Preparation Course
for the TOEFL iBT) AUTHOR: Deborah Phillips PUBLISHER: Pearson ESL; 2nd edition (June 10, 2007) CONTENTS: This book and CD-ROM package gives students all the tools they need to succeed on the TOEFL iBT. Providing both a comprehensive language skills course and a wealth of practice for all sections of the test, it is appropriate for courses in TOEFL preparation or as a supplement to more general English courses. The Student Book features authentic material for all the types of passages and questions on the TOEFL iBT, diagnostic tests that allow students to identify strengths and weaknesses and assess improvement in each section, practice sections for reading, listening, speaking and writing skills, eight mini-tests that preview the test's integrated four-skill format, two complete practice tests that familiarize students with the actual test format and timing. The CD-ROM features completely different material from the Student Book, practice sections for all parts of the test, eight mini-tests and two complete tests, pop-up explanations for all items on the CD-ROM, easy-to-use scoring and record-keeping to monitor progress. 672 pages. |
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TITLE: The Official Guide
to the TOEFL Test with CD-ROM AUTHOR: Educational Testing Service PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill; 4th edition (August 8, 2012) CONTENTS: The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test is the leading guide to the most widely accepted English-language proficiency test in the world - the TOEFL test. Written by ETS, the makers of the test, this book includes 600 real TOEFL questions for practice, as well as explanations of every section of the test and information on what is expected for every speaking and writing task. You will learn how to construct a good answer and how to integrate speaking, listening, and writing skills to demonstrate college-level English proficiency. The CD-ROM provides three authentic TOEFL iBT practice tests just like the one you will encounter on test day. 653 pages. |
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TITLE: Official TOEFL iBT
Tests with Audio AUTHOR: Educational Testing Service PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill; 1st edition (November 20, 2012) CONTENTS: Official TOEFL iBT Tests with Audio contains five actual retired TOEFL iBT tests with authentic TOEFL reading, listening, speaking, and writing questions. Each test includes an answer key and complete audio transcripts. You also get audio for all the listening passages of the tests, provided on the accompanying audio CD. The book also contains test results worksheets to record your progress and improvement from test to test. 460 pages. |
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TITLE: Delta's Key to the
TOEFL iBT: Advanced Skill Practice AUTHOR: Nancy Gallagher PUBLISHER: Delta Publishing Company; 2nd edition (September 1, 2011) CONTENTS: Delta's Key to the TOEFL iBT: Advanced Skill Practice is a revised and updated edition of Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test. The new edition reflects changes to the TOEFL iBT, with the addition of many new practice questions and updated strategies. It incorporates feedback from students and instructors. The book features 35 units of study in reading, listening, speaking, and writing, four full-length TOEFL iBT tests, 1,200 questions in the units, quizzes, and tests, answer keys, audio scripts, and score charts, abundant skill practice for 15 weeks of study, and nine hours of audio in mp3 format on a single CD. 720 pages. |
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TITLE: Essential Grammar
for the iBT: Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test AUTHOR: Nancy Gallagher PUBLISHER: Delta Publishing Company; 1st edition (July 10, 2009) CONTENTS: Although the TOEFL iBT does not have a discrete grammar section, knowledge of English sentence structure is important throughout the test. Essential Grammar for the iBT reviews the skills that are fundamental to success on tests. Content includes noun and verb forms, clauses, agreement, parallel structure, punctuation, and much more. The book may be used in conjunction with the other texts in the Delta's Key to the Next Generation TOEFL Test series or as a standalone grammar text for intermediate and advanced students. 308 pages. |
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TITLE: Cracking the TOEFL
iBT with Audio Exercises on CD AUTHOR: Princeton Review PUBLISHER: Princeton Review; 2013 edition (May 8, 2012) CONTENTS: Cracking the TOEFL iBT with Audio Exercises on CD provides the most comprehensive information available about how to succeed on the TOEFL iBT, complete with an audio CD and a full transcript, a full-length practice test, and scores of drill questions. The book will teach you preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score, how to focus your reading and listening to identify the key parts of passages, lectures, and conversations, improve your command of spoken English and your use of good English grammar and vocabulary, write top-scoring essays by responding to the specific question asked and organizing your ideas clearly, test your knowledge with review questions and practice drills for each topic covered. All of the practice test questions in the book are just like those on the actual exam. The book contains more than 175 practice questions and one full-length simulated TOEFL iBT exam with audio sections on an MP3 CD. 560 pages. |
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TITLE: KAPLAN TOEFL iBT
with CD-ROM AUTHOR: Kaplan Publishing PUBLISHER: Kaplan Publishing; 4th edition (August 4, 2009) CONTENTS: Kaplan's TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM provides you with a targeted review of the integrated English language skills and strategies you need to succeed on this demanding test. Kaplan's comprehensive guide includes intensive practice for each section of the TOEFL test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing), a thorough review of each question type, detailed information about the TOEFL iBT format, exclusive score-raising tips and strategies. Special CD-ROM features include four full-length practice tests, detailed answer explanations, and tutorials on the TOEFL iBT format. 416 pages. |
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TITLE: How to Prepare for
the Writing Tasks of the Next Generation TOEFL - A Complete
Course with 187 Sample Essays AUTHOR: ToeflEssays.com PUBLISHER: Lulu Press (September 30, 2004) CONTENTS: This book contains detailed explanations on how to prepare for the independent writing task, as well as 185 sample essays written on all the ETS official essay topics. This book will also walk you through procedures on how to write the reading and listening based essay, which is the new addition to the TOEFL test. The book will take you through steps on how to organize your ideas, form an outline and develop organization, write the introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs, and finally how to proofread your essay. Many of the principles apply to both tasks on the Writing section. 152 pages. |
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TITLE: TOEFL iBT
Vocabulary AUTHOR: LearningExpress Editors PUBLISHER: LearningExpress (December 25, 2007) CONTENTS: This book will help upper-intermediate and advanced English students build or renew vital vocabulary skills. Featuring targeted practice, a verbal skills review, commonly tested words, and test-preperation tips, this book will help test-takers score high on the TOEFL iBT and qualify for admission to colleges and universities in the United States, successfully express themselves in school, at work, and in their everyday life, and sharpen their writing and communication skills. 272 pages. |
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TITLE: Advanced Grammar
in Use with Answers and CD-ROM AUTHOR: Martin Hewings PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press; 3rd edition (March 29, 2013) CONTENTS: This third edition, with answers and CD-ROM, is ideal for self-study. The book contains 100 units of grammar reference and practice materials, with illustrations in full color and a user-friendly layout. It is ideal for learners preparing for the TOEFL, SAT, GMAT, or GRE examinations, and is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus, which ensures that the language used in the book is authentic and up-to-date. The CD-ROM includes 200 interactive exercises to reinforce the language learned in the book, plus customised tests and audio recordings to accompany the main exercises. 296 pages. |
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TITLE: English Vocabulary in Use Advanced with Answers and CD-ROM AUTHORS: Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press (September 28, 2006) CONTENTS: English Vocabulary in Use Advanced is the fourth in the family of best-selling vocabulary reference and practice books from elementary to advanced level. This book is the perfect choice for advanced-level students wanting to build their vocabulary skills. It includes over 2,000 new words and expressions which are presented and practiced in typical contexts appropriate to this level. The accompanying CD-ROM provides interesting and enjoyable exercises to further challenge the learner, as well as extra listening practice and help with pronunciation. The book is informed by the Cambridge International Corpus to ensure that the vocabulary selected is useful and up to date. 318 pages. |
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TITLE: Oxford Advanced
American Dictionary for Learners of English AUTHOR: Oxford University Press PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press (March 25, 2011) CONTENTS: The Oxford Advanced American Dictionary helps students understand the meanings of words and how to use them correctly. It includes 145,000 words, phrases, and meanings and 85,500 examples to show how words are used. It marks the Oxford 3000 words (the most important words to know in English) and Academic Word List words (the words you need to study in English). The Oxford Writing Tutor (included in the print dictionary) and the Oxford iWriter on the CD-ROM show students how to plan, write and review different types of writing. 1,000+ color illustrations make it easy to understand more difficult words. The CD-ROM also includes the full A-Z dictionary, spoken words, "record your own voice" facility, Topic Dictionary and searchable Picture Dictionary, plus a pop-up Genie that looks up words when you are working in Word, in e-mails or on the Internet. 1,736 pages. |
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TITLE: Cambridge Advanced
Learner's Dictionary with CD-ROM AUTHOR: Cambridge University Press PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press; 3rd edition (September 8, 2008) CONTENTS: This brand new edition of the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is now more user-friendly than ever. The clear definitions and prominent guidewords help you to find the meaning that you want quickly and easily, and even more pictures and illustrations help highlight variations in meaning that are essential for the advanced student's progression. This new edition has a number of new features. EXTRA HELP section includes maps, full-page illustrations and photos, and the innovative LET'S TALK section which focuses specifically on spoken English. WORD PARTNER boxes show you how to use words in the most natural and fluent way. Even more learner error notes taken from the Cambridge Learner Corpus help you avoid common mistakes. Thesaurus panels provide alternatives to over-used words, helping you widen your vocabulary and help make your English sound more natural. The CD-ROM contains the whole dictionary, with thousands of example sentences; recordings of every word in British and American English; extra collocation information; the unique SMART thesaurus and QUICKfind, a mini pop-up dictionary. Interactive exercises include real past papers from IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE, and BEC. 1,810 pages. |
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TITLE: Longman Advanced
American Dictionary (Book and CD-ROM) AUTHOR: Pearson Education ESL PUBLISHER: Pearson Education ESL; 2nd edition (April 2, 2007) CONTENTS: The revised Longman Advanced American Dictionary, together with Longman Academic e-Tutor CD-ROM, helps students achieve academic success by learning more independently and effectively. They will be able to understand even difficult terms from areas such as maths, economics and science because the dictionary's definitions are so clear and accurate. All definitions are written using the 2,000 words of the Longman Defining Vocabulary. Students will understand the context of words and how they work together by reading the 87,000 corpus-based examples. Students can also improve their vocabulary by studying the new Thesaurus Boxes and extra synonyms. The activities section teaches dictionary skills so that students become more confident using the dictionary. 1,863 pages. |
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TITLE: Merriam-Webster's
Advanced Learner's English Dictionary AUTHOR: Merriam-Webster PUBLISHER: Merriam-Webster (September 1, 2008) CONTENTS: This is the first foray for any dictionary publisher in the U.S. into territory already covered by most of the major dictionary publishers. The new Merriam-Webster ESL dictionary is similar in format to the Oxford ESL Dictionary (2004), with black-and-blue print - definitions in black, examples in blue. Designed to help advance students master spoken and written English as it is actually used, this groundbreaking new dictionary provides in-depth and up-to-date coverage of basic English vocabulary, grammar, and usage. The Merriam-Webster database of more than 100 million words was used to select words for inclusion, as were Internet sources, particularly the Lexis-Nexis database. Outstanding features include nearly 100,000 words and phrases, more than 160,000 usage examples, more than 22,000 idioms, verbal collocations, and commonly used phrases, and more than 1,000 original drawings - including 16 pages of full color art. Abundant supplemental information includes 25 pages of grammar, spelling rules, words that are often confused, prefixes and suffixes, word roots, and a handbook of style. 2,032 pages. |
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TITLE: Merriam-Webster's
Visual Dictionary AUTHOR: Jean Claude Corbeil / Merriam-Webster PUBLISHER: Merriam-Webster; 2nd edition (October 1, 2012) CONTENTS: Adding to the 2006 edition more than 2,000 new and updated illustrations, the latest iteration of Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary is a wonder to behold. Divided into 18 themes including astronomy, clothing, society, earth, plants, and animals this reference volume offers crisp, clear illustrations for each of its entries and their component parts, enabling readers to envisage cutaways of detail-intensive things like jet engines, toilets, synagogues, and honeybees, as well as more abstract topics, such as painting techniques, museums, and musical notation. While spatial limitations dictate the guide be less than exhaustive (furniture gets just a handful of pages), the authors (Jean Claude Corbeil and company) do a remarkable job in terms of breadth and editing, interweaving bar code readers and URLs, as well as a quick study of roofs and a litany of coffee makers all without overwhelming readers or leaving them feeling cheated. Visual learners, curious kids, and those new to English will likely get the most out of the book, but even advanced know-it-all English students preparing for the TOEFL test will be mesmerized by this engaging and informative work. 1,112 pages. |
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
The students can use FREE OF CHARGE the equipment and the
educational materials of Terra Nova, including books and
periodicals, video and audio materials, TOEFL-related computer
programs, etc. To use the aforementioned materials, each student
must inform the TOEFL instructor and sign the lending
register.
CONSULTATIONS
The students have the right to out-of-class consultations with
the TOEFL instructor. The counseling is provided FREE OF CHARGE
upon registration at least 1 day prior to the meeting. The day
assigned for counseling sessions is Saturday.
COURSE CERTIFICATE
Upon passing 3 TOEFL iBT simulations during the last two months
of the course successfully (with a total TOEFL iBT score
exceeding 100), Terra Nova issues a document certifying the
completion of the TOEFL Preparation course by the student. The
certificate is signed by the director of the center and bears the
official stamp, contact information, and the logo of Terra
Nova.
FEES AND COSTS
The tuition fee for the TOEFL Preparation course taught in the
fall semester of the 2013/2014 academic year is set at €220,
which is THE LOWEST TUITION FEE for TOEFL preparation in
Chişinău. The fee is to be paid ENTIRELY DURING THE
FIRST TWO WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER. The fee INCLUDES the cost of
provided handouts and other supporting materials, the cost of
TOEFL essay checking (Terra Nova is the only place in
Chişinău where students' essays are regularly checked;
students can bring for checking as many essays as they want), the
cost of out-of-class counseling sessions with the instructor, and the cost of
2 textbooks (€20). There is no application fee for the TOEFL
Preparation course. Our school offers several types of discounts.
The students who have previously studied at Terra Nova have a
discount of 10%. If more members of the same family study at the
school, everyone has a discount of 5%. Groups of more than 5
people are offered a discount of 5% for each member. Groups of
more than 10 people are offered a discount of 10% for each
member. The total discount sum for each person cannot exceed
15%.
PRIVACY ISSUES
Every effort will be made to protect your privacy and the
security of any documents (e.g., TOEFL iBT essays or application
documents) reviewed as part of this instruction.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Would you like to learn more? Please feel free to contact the TOEFL instructor
of Terra Nova by e-mail at terranovamd@yahoo.com or by phone
at (373 22) 499 530, (373 22) 878 045, or (373 79) 581 561.