Preparation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet Based Test (TOEFL IBT)
You are often required to have passed this test to study in academic contexts where English is the main language (exchange programmes, Master courses, and so on). You obtain a number of points, which need to match the points required by your chosen institution.
Learning outcomes
- Understand meaning, opinions, perspectives, and nuances in written texts of a certain length in a general academic context
- Understand the gist, details, and opinions in dialogues and talks in social and academic domains, when standard language is used
- Orally express and justify your opinion on everyday topics; synthesise and/or summarise information from different written and spoken sources
- Write an original and pertinent contribution in an academic forum justifying your opinion on a given topic
- Write a formal and coherent synthesis essay which identifies appropriate information and connections between ideas from various academic audio and text sources
- Navigate and increase awareness of academic intercultural differences
- Identify and develop key independent learning strategies, especially those relevant to for exams
This test shows your current level of English. The certificate you obtain has a limited validity (2 years).
To allow students to sit the examination in December, te Centre de langues is offering a semi-intensive course in the Autumn semester (see below).
Practical information
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From B2 |
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Structure of the module |
> Group |
2 periods |
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> Multimedia Centre (EMA)* |
1 period |
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Timetable |
Fixed according to the availability of the participants |
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Fees |
Language Cemter courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions) |
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To allow students to sit the examination in December, the Cdl is offering a semi-intensive course in the Autumn semester. It involves:
- Group:
- 2 periods/week over 9 weeks, ending at the end of November (schedules will be fixed according to availbility)
- 6 periods on Saturday 10 October (9h00-15h00) - mandatory
- 12 free-access sessions at the multimedia centre during the 9-week course (several slots are available)
Do NOT sign up for this course if you cannot come on Saturday 14 October 2023 !
This course carries 3 credits, as long as you satisfy the same conditions as in a "normal" semester course (see)
Practical information
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Timetable |
Fixed according to the availability of the participants |
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Level |
From B2 |
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Structure of the module |
> Group |
2 periods/week Saturday October 12, 2024 (9:00-15:00) |
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> Multimedia Centre (EMA)* |
12 periods during the 10 weeks of the course |
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Fees |
Centre de langues courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions) |
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*When indicated, the multimedia space for independent learning (EMA) is an integrated part of the course. It can be “online inscription” or “free access” (details)
You need to pay to take this examination and to sign up yourself (external examination with no connection to the Cdl)