Boost your English Language Skills and Strive for TOEFL

• Title: Boost your English Language and strive for TOEFL 
• Duration: 6 months
• Starting: Early October 2024 (selection tests in September 2024)
• Class time: Three times a week, every Saturday from 3 to 4:30 PM and every Monday from 2 to 3:30 PM and every Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 PM Kabul time
• Instructors: Hussain Hussaini & Farhad Sultani
• Education Level: Afghan girls and women who are at least high school graduates, including university students and are eager to improve their advanced English language skills to a proficiency level to pass an international test
• Language of Instruction: English
• Materials Provided: Course materials in English

Course Overview

This course is for Afghan women eager to develop their advanced English language skills further. Through hands-on learning and real-world examples, students will develop their English proficiency and ideally complete a TOEFL test at the end so that they might pursue their studies at international universities or find employment in international organizations.
 

Target Audience

This course is designed for Afghan female students with an advanced English language level who want to give their English skills their final boost. With the ban on schooling and university attendance for Afghan girls and women after August 15, 2021, this course becomes essential. It aims to keep education alive and motivate Afghan girls to pursue their studies and careers despite the challenges.

What we will learn

We aim at equipping female Afghans to master English and to pass a TOEFL test so that they can pursue their studies at international universities.

Therefore, we will focus on the following six language aspects

• Reading B2 → C1
• Listening B2 → C1
• Writing B2 → C1
• Speaking B2 → C1
• Grammar 
• Vocabulary

Why enroll in this course? 

 1. Empowerment and Career Growth: 

This course gives you valuable language skills, allowing you to take control of your education and future. Learning proficient English opens doors to many opportunities such as continuing your studies at an international university or finding employment online and internationally. With these skills, you can earn money independently through work in the international market or corporate jobs. Connect with people and opportunities worldwide, collaborate on projects, and access global resources. Follow your passion for technology, make a difference, and reach your full potential.

2. Building Strength and Connecting Worldwide:

Overcome challenges in education and build resilience to confidently adapt to change. Access global resources to explore new opportunities and expand your horizons.

Enrolling in this course is not just about acquiring English skills; it's about unlocking opportunities, empowering yourself, and creating a brighter future for yourself.

Selection procedure: 

The following outlines the procedure for the selection process. 

• The initial step is to submit the application form. 
• Subsequently, applicants are invited to participate in an online English test, the objective of which is to assess their level of English proficiency. 
• Should you achieve the requisite level in the aforementioned test, you will be invited to participate in an oral interview. 
• Finally, you will be required to complete a short writing task. 

This procedure ensures that a well-qualified cohort of students with a high probability of achieving the course objective (passing the TOEFL at C1) is selected. 

Course Application Date: 

Students can't apply anymore as we received an extremely high number of applicants and will process these applications first.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Own a laptop
• Possess at least advanced English language skills (see the selection process described above)
• Competence in using the Windows operating system, email, video calling services, and file sharing via Google Drive
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Stable internet connection
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows applications (Word & PowerPoint)
• Attendance Requirement: Regular attendance throughout the course is mandatory
• Participants must keep their camera turned on during class sessions
• A refund will be issued if a participant decides to leave the course before its completion

Course Start Date: 

Start date of course: Early October 2024

Organizing institutions & Certificate:

The course is organized by the Working Group Afghanistan in close collaboration with the Academy for Further Education at the University of Education Freiburg.

After successfully completing the course online, including assignments and projects, participants will receive a certificate from the University of Education Freiburg.

Additionally, students will receive financial support to cover their internet expenses, if needed.

Registration form: 

https://forms.gle/EfQK4cLisxhCv3tr5

Meet your course instructors

Hussain Hussaini

Hussain has taught English for over a decade. He has worked with different age groups and is experienced in preparing students to take internationally recognized tests including TOEFL and IELTS. His education has been in translation and interpreting studies, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics. He strongly believes in the empowering role of education and is passionate about teaching.

Farhad Sultani

Farhad Sultani is an experienced, passionate and TOEFL certified English language educator with almost a decade of teaching experience across various language centers and universities. In addition to online tutoring, he is currently a dedicated faculty member of a university, where he offers both online and in-person classes. His commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment has earned him a reputation as an inspiring teacher. His enthusiasm and strong passion for the English language and his dedication to his students make him a remarkable educator and language instructor.