NEM Academy Exam Preparation
October 24, 2024 2024-10-24 15:34NEM Academy Exam Preparation
Unique Benefits for EIKEN, IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC
NEM Academy offers specialized exam preparation courses tailored to the unique needs of students aiming to excel in proficiency exams such as EIKEN, IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC. These courses not only focus on academic skills but also integrate the conversational and cultural nuances that are critical for achieving high scores in these exams.
EIKEN Preparation
Special Focus: Japanese Exam Context + Comprehensive English Mastery
Unique Benefits:
- Targeted Training for All Levels: From Grade 5 (beginner) to Grade 1 (native-like proficiency), the program provides a clear path for improving listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills according to EIKEN’s unique format.
- Cultural Relevance: Emphasizes topics and scenarios relevant to Japanese learners, ensuring that students can relate their learning to familiar contexts.
- Incorporation of Group Interview Practice:** For higher levels (Pre-1 and 1), specific sessions on interview techniques help students develop fluency and confidence, focusing on clear, structured answers.
- Bilingual Support: Guidance provided in both English and Japanese, ensuring that students can fully understand complex exam requirements and focus areas.
IELTS Preparation
Special Focus: Academic and General Training + Global Communication Skills
Unique Benefits:
- Band-Specific Training:** Courses are designed around the IELTS band system (1-9), focusing on what is required at each level to boost the student’s score in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
- Personalized Feedback: Mock speaking and writing tests with detailed feedback to help students address specific weaknesses and refine their responses according to IELTS standards.
- Task-Based Learning: Special focus on understanding different types of tasks in both Academic and General Training, such as data interpretation (for Academic) and letter writing (for General).
- International Accent Exposure: Listening practice with a wide range of accents (British, American, Australian, etc.) to help students better understand the diverse speech styles in the exam.
TOEFL Preparation
Special Focus: Academic English + Listening and Reading Comprehension
Unique Benefits:
- Integrated Skills Training: Since TOEFL focuses on academic English, NEM Academy offers integrated training where students work on combining reading, listening, and speaking for test scenarios such as lectures and academic discussions.
- Structured Note-Taking Techniques:** Specific training on effective note-taking strategies during the listening sections, helping students capture essential details during academic lectures.
- Academic Vocabulary Expansion: Customized vocabulary-building sessions focused on high-frequency words used in university-level textbooks, research, and discussions.
- Timed Practice and Strategies: Emphasis on mastering time management for the reading and writing sections, with tips on how to effectively scan texts and outline essays quickly.
TOEIC Preparation
Special Focus: Business English + Professional Communication
Unique Benefits:
- Business-Oriented Approach: The TOEIC preparation focuses on business communication, emails, memos, and professional dialogues to prepare students for the business context of the exam.
- Listening and Reading for the Workplace: Special modules focus on understanding business-related conversations and texts, helping students succeed in sections like phone conversations, meetings, and company announcements.
- Test Simulation and Speed Training: Intensive practice sessions mimicking actual TOEIC conditions, with an emphasis on improving speed and accuracy in both the listening and reading sections.
- Targeting High Scores (800+): Personalized study plans for students aiming to reach high scores (800+), focusing on advanced strategies for answering difficult questions and identifying common traps in the test.
Overall Unique Benefits of NEM Academy Exam Preparation
- Personalized Learning Paths: Each exam preparation course is customized to the student’s current level and target score, ensuring focused improvement in weak areas.
- Conversational Integration: While academic skills are essential for these exams, NEM Academy emphasizes practical conversational English, helping students develop speaking fluency that can boost their performance in oral components.
- Cultural Context Sensitivity: Special modules addressing cultural nuances in language use, preparing students for the real-world applications of English communication, which are critical for success in interviews (EIKEN) and speaking tests (IELTS/TOEFL).
- Comprehensive Support: With experienced tutors familiar with exam formats, students benefit from step-by-step guidance, frequent mock tests, and personalized feedback to ensure continuous progress.
- Progress Tracking and Feedback: Regular assessments and mock exams simulate the real test environment, with detailed reports on performance to help students monitor their progress and adjust study strategies accordingly.
NEM Academy’s unique approach combines exam-specific strategies with broader language development, equipping students with both the knowledge and confidence to succeed in any English proficiency test.
