Chicago TOEFL Prep Course
Chicago Illinois TOEFL Prep Teacher
Our Chicago TOEFL instructor is a certified TOEFL/TEFL/TESL/TESOL instructor whose experience includes several years of ESL teaching in Japan to students of all ages, as well as numerous TOEFL group classes at a private language academy in Chicago and many 1-on-1 TOEFL students. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan. He also has a degree in International Relations from Northwestern University.
TOEFL Student Review (Chicago | Illinois)
I'm very happy about the teaching Maureen gave me. The TOEFL work was efficient, focused and my TOEFL teacher gave her best to help me to reach my goal. I improved my English and I learned efficient work method. I did a good job on the TOEFL test last Saturday. Maureen is a pro, I highly recommend her.
-Jean-Philippe
Admissions Success for TOEFL Students
"Tom was my Admissions consultant and I wanted to show my gratitude. He showed a great understanding of what I wanted to convey vs. the admissions office's expectations, proved to be efficient and very prompt at coming back to me, correcting my essays, commenting on my answers. As an international student applying to US schools, I highly recommend his services."
- Nathalie
To register or for more information please email us at admissions@manhattaneliteprep.com. For more recent admissions success stories, please visit Student Admissions Testimonial page.
TOEFL Long (In-Person/Online)
- Regular Price:US$975
- Promotional Price: US$925, 14-day in advance
- 6 weekends or 8 weekdays (once a week), 28 hours
- Typical Class Time: 6:30-10:00pm on Weekdays, 2-6:30pm on Weekends
- Course Location: See Tentative Venue & Map on this page
Our Unique TOEFL Prep Method
Basic Skill Building & Training
1. TOEFL Prep Vocabulary List: Basic – Advanced levels
*Noun/Verb/Adjective/More; Phrases; Idioms; Synonyms/Antonyms
2. Perfect your English mastery
*Grammar Basics & Advanced Applications
*Articles and Prepositions
3. Improve your Speaking & Listening scores
*Phonetics Review; Accent Analysis
Real-Time Exercise & Feedback
*Passages from Major Newspapers
*Recordings from News Channels
*Real Problems from Past Tests
*Focused TOEFL Prep Test Topics & Integrated Exercise
TOEFL Intensive (In-Person/Online)
- Regular Price:US$1399
- Promotional Price: US$1299, 14-day in advance
- 1 week, 28 hours, 7 sessions;
- Typical Class Time: 6:30-10:00pm on Weekdays, daytime on Weekends
- Course Location: See Tentative Venue & Map on this page
TOEFL Crash Course (In-Person/Online)
- Regular Price:US$950
- Promotional Price: US$850, 14-day in advance
- 1 Weekend, 16 hours, 2 sessions
- Typical Class Time: 9am-1pm, 2-6pm (Sat & Sun)
TOEFL Course Details
- Included for Free: ETS TOEFL Official Guide, Unlimited Class Access, Digital Guides Collection
- Free Access to Online Live Class Recordings
- Mix of lectures and exercises in each session; ample time allotted for answering sample questions and receiving personalized attention from the instructors
- Structured to benefit both novice and expert test-takers
- In-depth analyses of successful strategies to arrive at correct solutions
- Self-contained sessions; join our courses at any time; unlimited class access (in-person and or online live courses)
- Free Admissions Consultation
- Unlimited Support via Email, Chat & Phone (7 days a week; all messages will be returned as soon as possible within 24 hours)
- Within 24-48 hours after your payment, you will receive an email with a questionnaire, digital course links, score improvement advice, and more so that you can start prepping for the test with us right away! Instructor bios and testimonials available upon request.
- US$200 study with friends/refer a friend: $100 off each person
- Visa:We do not offer I-20's or require any special visa to study with us. Usually a traveler’s visa or a business visa will be fine as long as it covers the duration of our course. We are not able to assist you in any way with VISA difficulties or formalities. However, we can provide a confirmation letter for your course registration.
Upcoming TOEFL Prep Long Courses (In-Person/Online)
tuesday Courses
- Dec 24, 2024-Feb 11, 2025 (TUE)
- Dec 31, 2024-Feb 18, 2025 (TUE)
- Jan 07, 2025-Feb 25, 2025 (TUE)
- Jan 14, 2025-Mar 04, 2025 (TUE)
- Jan 21, 2025-Mar 11, 2025 (TUE)
- Jan 28, 2025-Mar 18, 2025 (TUE)
- Feb 04, 2025-Mar 25, 2025 (TUE)
- Feb 11, 2025-Apr 01, 2025 (TUE)
wednesday Courses
- Dec 25, 2024-Feb 12, 2025 (WED)
- Jan 01, 2025-Feb 19, 2025 (WED)
- Jan 08, 2025-Feb 26, 2025 (WED)
- Jan 15, 2025-Mar 05, 2025 (WED)
- Jan 22, 2025-Mar 12, 2025 (WED)
- Jan 29, 2025-Mar 19, 2025 (WED)
- Feb 05, 2025-Mar 26, 2025 (WED)
- Feb 12, 2025-Apr 02, 2025 (WED)
thursday Courses
- Dec 26, 2024-Feb 13, 2025 (THU)
- Jan 02, 2025-Feb 20, 2025 (THU)
- Jan 09, 2025-Feb 27, 2025 (THU)
- Jan 16, 2025-Mar 06, 2025 (THU)
- Jan 23, 2025-Mar 13, 2025 (THU)
- Jan 30, 2025-Mar 20, 2025 (THU)
- Feb 06, 2025-Mar 27, 2025 (THU)
- Feb 13, 2025-Apr 03, 2025 (THU)
saturday Courses
- Dec 28, 2024-Feb 01, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 04, 2025-Feb 08, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 11, 2025-Feb 15, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 18, 2025-Feb 22, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 25, 2025-Mar 01, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 01, 2025-Mar 08, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 08, 2025-Mar 15, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 15, 2025-Mar 22, 2025 (SATDY)
sunday Courses
- Dec 22, 2024-Jan 26, 2025 (SUN)
- Dec 29, 2024-Feb 02, 2025 (SUN)
- Jan 05, 2025-Feb 09, 2025 (SUN)
- Jan 12, 2025-Feb 16, 2025 (SUN)
- Jan 19, 2025-Feb 23, 2025 (SUN)
- Jan 26, 2025-Mar 02, 2025 (SUN)
- Feb 02, 2025-Mar 09, 2025 (SUN)
- Feb 09, 2025-Mar 16, 2025 (SUN)
TOEFL Prep Intensive Courses and Crash Courses (In-Person/Online)
intensive Courses
- Dec 28, 2024-Jan 03, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 04, 2025-Jan 10, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 11, 2025-Jan 17, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 18, 2025-Jan 24, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 25, 2025-Jan 31, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 01, 2025-Feb 07, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 08, 2025-Feb 14, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 15, 2025-Feb 21, 2025 (SATDY)
crash Courses
- Dec 28, 2024-Dec 29, 2024 (SATDY)
- Jan 04, 2025-Jan 05, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 11, 2025-Jan 12, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 18, 2025-Jan 19, 2025 (SATDY)
- Jan 25, 2025-Jan 26, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 01, 2025-Feb 02, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 08, 2025-Feb 09, 2025 (SATDY)
- Feb 15, 2025-Feb 16, 2025 (SATDY)
Register & Pay - TOEFL Courses (In-Person/Online)
Our highly effective TOEFL instructors have the expertise to help you achieve a top score on your TOEFL exam!
"I contacted Manhattan Elite Prep to get a high score (over 100) to the TOEFL test. The staff gave me the best TOEFL Prep instructor. Steve is a great professor, and I would recommend him to anyone who is required to take the TOEFL test. He is passionate about teaching and he encourages you and makes you believe in yourself. After only 8 hours, I was able to get 107 to the TOEFL test and I applied in time for the universities I wanted. It was an wonderful experience, and I thank Steve for his precious help and the staff for ensuring the best conditions for my preparation." - Maria M. (5 out of 5 Rating on Google Review)
Save $100 on the $1399 TOEFL Intensive Course if you sign up 2 weeks before the course start date!
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Chicago - Address
Manhattan Elite Prep – Chicago | Ilinois Tentative Venue
Please call our headquarters to confirm before visiting the venue:
Harold Washington Library Center
440 S. State Street.
Chicago, IL 60605
Tel: (888) 215-6269
Chicago - Location
TOEFL Prep Time Effectiveness
- The most limiting factor in TOEFL preparation for people is time.
- Our preparation is tailored for busy students. We will teach you what you need to know in the least amount of time.
- It takes significantly more teaching experience and techniques to prepare a student in less time.
- Our high-quality and dedicated instructors are committed to helping every student reach her/his goals
TOEFL Prep Course Sample Schedule
- Session 1: (1) Reading - Vocabulary, inferences and selecting summary information; (2) Listening 1- Comprehension and connecting information
- Session 2: (1) Reading 2 - Test-taking strategies; (2) Listening 2 - Test-taking strategies
- Session 3: (1) Speaking 1 – Free choice and paired choice responses; (2) Writing 1 – Brainstorming, writing cohesive introductions and supporting paragraphs, strong conclusion, reviewing grammar and punctuation.
- Session 4: (1) Speaking 2 – Information processing, viewpoint formation, topic development, language use and delivery; (2) Writing 2 – Test-taking strategies; taking notes while reading and listening
- Session 5: (1) Practice Test – Reading; (2) Practice Test Review – Reading; (3) Practice Test – Listening; (4) Practice Test Review – Listening
- Session 6: (1) Practice Test – Speaking; (2) Practice Test Review – Speaking; (3) Practice Test – Writing; (4) Practice Test Review – Writing
Why TOEFL Prep Online
- Ideal for students located anywhere around the world
- Best simulation of the test-taking experience in front of a computer screen
- We utilize Live Whiteboard Teaching Technology as opposed to pre-made slide presentations, facilitating true interactive online learning.
- REAL-TIME communication with instructor via speaking, writing and sharing a whiteboard, regardless of internet speed. This is made possible through our partnerships with WebEx & Zoom, the leaders in online training centers.
- Post-class review possible through on-demand high-quality recorded sessions to focus on selected topics
- Minimal travel time with no worries about weather or traffic
- Ease of participation anywhere you find conducive to studying