TCALC ONLINE
TCALC Online English is ideal for a student or professional who wants to improve their English but does not have a lot of time to spend in classes. Since each class meets for two-hours a week students can plan around their busy schedules.
ELIGIBILITY
- Ages 16 or older
- Must have access to required technology:
- Computer with microphone and webcam
- Latest web browser (Chrome or Firefox)
- Stable internet connection
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✰ APPLY IN 3 EASY STEPS!
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STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR LEVEL
If you don’t know your level, don’t worry. We will help you with that after you register for a class.
| TCALC LEVEL | CEFR | TOEFL | IELTS | DUOLINGO |
| 10 | C1 | 84+ | 6.5+ | 110+ |
| 9 | B2 | 78-83 | 6.0-6.5 | 105 |
| 8 | B2 | 74-77 | 6.0 | 100 |
| 7 | B2 | 70-73 | 5.5 | 95 |
| 6 | B2 | 65-69 | 5.5 | 90 |
| 5 | B1 | 58-64 | 5.0-5.5 | 85 |
| 4 | B1 | 50-57 | 5.0 | 75-80 |
| 3 | B1 | 42-49 | 4.5-5.0 | 70 |
| 2 | A2 | N/A | N/A | 55-65 |
| 1 | A1 | N/A | N/A | 10-50 |
STEP 2: CHOOSE YOUR ONLINE CLASS
Presentations and Pronunciation
- Level: Intermediate, TCALC Levels 5 - 7
- Description: Gain the skills and confidence you need to deliver successful presentations in English, for both in-person and online audiences. You will:
- plan, research, organize and present presentations on a variety of topics
- use instructor and peer feedback to improve performance
- develop and practice presentation delivery skills including speaking volume, eye contact and more
- learn best practices in PowerPoint design
- receive individualized feedback from instructor to improve pronunciation accuracy
- build confidence when communicating in and out of the classrom
| Class Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Times* |
|---|---|---|
| March 7 - April 22, 2022 | Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
| May 2 - June 17, 2022 | Wednesday, Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
| June 27 - August 12, 2022 | Wednesday, Fridays | 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
Professional and Academic Conversations in English (PACE)
- Level: High Intermediate to Advanced, TCALC Levels 7 - 10
- Description: Develop academic and professional English through spoken interaction on varying weekly topics. You will:
- share your connection to the lesson topic with your own ideas, beliefs, experiences, and knowledge
- read, discuss and analyze an excerpt from current news or academic publication
- collaborate with classmates to solve open-ended and real-world problems
- examine and discuss a visual illustration of quantitative data related to the topic
| Class Dates | Meeting Days | Meeting Times* |
|---|---|---|
| March 7 - April 22, 2022 | Thursdays | 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
| May 2 - June 17, 2022 | Thursdays | 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
| June 17 - August 12, 2022 | Thursdays | 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
*All class times are listed in Eastern time, for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please check here to find the time in your region/country.
STEP 3: REGISTER FOR CLASS
Now that you know what class you want, click on the class link(s) to register.
- Register for Presentations and Pronunciation
- Register for Professional and Academic Conversations in English (PACE)
More benefits of TCALC Online
- High quality university-based program with experienced and qualified instructors
- One-on-one interaction and real–time instruction with students from around the world
- Individualized assistance from our Student Services team
- Small class sizes
- Access to the library, Student Succcess Center and other university resources
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Questions? Visit Frequently Asked Questions or email us at tcalcapps@temple.edu.