Targeted Learning Sunday Courses

What is Targeted Learning?
Targeted Learning is a range of courses for students in grade 6 and above who want to improve their level of English for their academic studies and standardized testing.

How does it work?
In Sunday TL courses, students are classed by grade and level of English. Before we can put you into a class, you will need to take our online placement test at www.princetonreview.com.tw. This test enables us to find your level and recommend the most useful classes for you to take. Sunday TL has six levels. The table below shows what students can do at each level. Courses run in sessions of 8-weeks. After 8-weeks you can decide whether to enroll for another session.

What courses are being offered?

We are offering four courses on Sundays for students in levels 1-6:

• Writing - Students develop their skills in writing a range of essay types.
• Vocabulary (levels 4-6 only) - Students focus on learning words that appear frequently on the SAT and other academic tests.
• Reading - Students focus on developing their ability to read and comprehend academic texts.
• Grammar (level 1-5 only) - Students develop their knowledge of grammar and practice problems similar to those that appear on standardized tests.

I've taken TL courses in summer, is the content of these courses the same?
Although we focus on the same skills, the materials are not the same as those used in our summer programs. Whereas our summer courses are very SAT focused, our Sunday courses have a broader purpose - to help students improve their general and academic English skills. This difference in focus is reflected in the materials we use. For example, in summer, our highest level writing students practice answering SAT-type questions; while in our Sunday courses, our highest level writing students write a range of academic essays including literary critique.

How much progress will I make?
Although progress varies from student to student, you should expect to spend one academic year at each level. However, if you feel you are ready to move up before the end of the year, simply take the competency test for your level, if you pass, you can move to the next level.

Are there regular tests, homework, and feedback?
Absolutely. In all of our TL courses, we encourage students to study consistently by giving regular review tests in grammar and vocabulary courses and by setting assignments in reading and writing classes. We also ensure that you will receive plenty of feedback on your work through a variety of systems, including first and second draft writing. Finally, end-of-course reports ensure parents know exactly how students are progressing on in their courses. For more information about any of our courses, please contact our office or check our website for course preview dates and times.