Learn all the strategies, tips and study methods to be successful in Speaking, Writing and Reading
My group classes do not teach strategies only. You can find that information free. I will teach you WHAT TO DO with what you learned to get the scores quickly, how to use it effectively to get the maximum results in the least amount of time, and how to become the person who gets the results. I COVER IT ALL, from actual work, strategies, and tips to the high-performance exam practice, habit formation, mindset, unique, untraditional fluency training in Speaking, Writing and Reading. Fluency matters in the TOEFL exam.
All my group classes have access to closed Facebook groups with more practice and communication every day.
If you can’t join the classes live, you can watch the recordings and participate in Facebook group activities.
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Recordings are available if you can't attend the classes
Reading Classes
Jan 9th–15th
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday
$135
1 week, 8 hours
Tuesday, wednesday, Thursday, Monday
The information that will be presented in this class is unique. Many of Sherlen’s students increased their scores after mastering different approaches to Reading.
In this group class, you will learn what to do to get a high score in reading with lecture-style classes with practice.
You will have access to :
- a 20- page PDF about Reading Strategies.
- a Facebook group with more practice.
- access to OneNote with vocabulary and lesson plans.
The focus of this group class is on practicing how to read actively by seeing the “big picture” and apply the strategies for all types of questions. In each session, active reading methods that focus on the balance between comprehension, text strategies, and time management with speed reading will be emphasized through lectures, examples, and practice. Also, Speed Reading with comprehension strategies will be taught as students master the foundational skills of ACTIVE READING.
By the end of this program, you will:
- learn how to read actively with purpose and make quick connections to answer the questions quickly.
- apply the strategies for different question types. .
- learn the importance of comprehension rather than reading with keywords only.
- figure out how to manage time during the exam.
- understand how to study vocabulary effectively with a systematic approach so that the new words will not be forgotten.
Different hours show different time zones.There is only one class each night on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Monday
6:15–8:15 PM, Pacific Time Zone
8:15–10:15 PM,Central Time Zone
9:15–11:15 PM, Eastern Time Zone
Reading Classes
New Writing classes
January 2nd-8th
$165 (10 hours)
Tuesday, wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday
6:15 PM–8:15 PM PST
8:15 PM–10:15 PM CST
9:15 PM EST- 11:15 PM EST
You will have access to :
- a detailed Score Analysis of 3 essays( 1 integrated and 2 Academic Discussion questions) to show your weaknesses and a study plan to improve them.
- ultra-Targeted TOEFL Grammar Information and practice
- Facebook group to get support and ask questions
- Model Integrated and Academic Discussion essays
- Templates for Academic Discussion and Integrated essay questions.
By the end of this program, you will:
- become aware of the weaknesses and ways to improve them.
- learn what the TOEFL raters are expecting from a high-scoring essay.
- improve writing fluency in a very short time by effective methods.
- use advanced grammatical structures with sentence variety.
- learn how to consistently stabilize your score so that writing scores don't fluctuate in each exam.
- understand the basics of Integrated and AD writing to get high scores.
- get unique writing flexible templates for Integrated and AD essays.
- improve Ultra-Targeted TOEFL Grammar for Writing.
- review vocabulary and write high-scoring phrases.
- practice for a score of 26 in speaking by using writing skills.
- learn how to be your own TOEFL Writing tutor to evaluate your own essays.
- Learn AI tools to write fast and improve your Grammar
Different hours show different time zones.There is only one class each night on:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday
6:15–8:15 PM, Pacific Time Zone
8:15–10:15 PM,Central Time Zone
9:15–11:15 PM, Eastern Time Zone
Writing classes
TOEFL Writing Strategy hour
- We will learn what the TOEFL raters are expecting from a high-scoring essay.
- We will understand the basics of Integrated and Academic Discussion question to get a high score in writing.
- Effective Note-taking strategies will be shown during the class by a live note-taking demonstration.
- We will focus on how to improve Writing Fluency with a study plan.
TOEFL Essays Feedback Hour
Let's edit together and read model essays at the level of 26-29
- We will discuss, criticize and edit the essays together. We will see the model essays that get high scores.
- We will do a “Score Analysis” of your ESSAY and identify which categories of the scoring criteria are your biggest weaknesses.
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We will identify the grammar mistakes.
About 85 % of people make the same grammar and vocabulary mistakes when they write as when they speak.
Speaking group classes
No Speaking classes
$245 (16 hours)
4 days a week for 2 weeks
You will have access to :
- a Speaking Score Analysis on 4 speaking Tasks on your weaknesses and strengths and a plan to improve them.
- the best speaking strategies that worked for hundreds of Sherlen's students.
- self-study strategies and resources to get the scores fast.
- closed Facebook group page where you can ask questions.
- templates with natural sentences.
- ultra targeted grammar folder you need for speaking and writing.
- ultra targeted pronunciation and accent reduction strategies.
- 40 speaking model responses
- learn how to interpret SpeechRater reports to help you improve your speaking score
By the end of this program, you will:
- discover your weaknesses and turn them into strengths.
- understand exactly what the SpeechRater and human rater expect from your responses.
- learn all the strategies for 4 speaking tasks.
- realize the importance of delivery speaking criteria as well as topic development and language use.
Different hours show different time zones.There is only one class each night on:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:15–8:15 PM-Pacific Time Zone
8:15–10:15 PM-Central Time Zone
9:15-11:15 PM-Eastern Time Zone
Listening Classes
No listening classes
$125
Excel in the listening section of the exam
- The course equips you with the essential skills to understand and excel in the listening component of the TOEFL test.
- Join our group class and learn to listen like a pro for your TOEFL exam. We make listening easy and fun. You'll practice with real exam-like audios and learn how to catch every word.
- Facebook group to get support and ask questions
This is what we cover in the classes:
- Exam Layout Mastery: Learn the ins and outs of the TOEFL listening section, including question formats, length, and scoring criteria
- Active Listening Techniques: Train your ears to pick up key information, understand speaker purpose, and recognize the organization of ideas
- Diverse Audio Practices: Engage with a wide range of audio samples that replicate the TOEFL's academic talks and campus conversations.
- Effective Note-Taking: Develop note-taking strategies that enable you to capture crucial points efficiently, a vital skill for the TOEFL listening tasks.
- Comprehension of fast English speech: Speed up your comprehension of fast English speech by mastering the rules of linking, where words blend smoothly together, just like in natural conversations. Learn to differentiate between content words that carry the main meaning and function words that shape the grammar, so you can catch the important bits even when the talk is quick.h:
- Vocabulary Building: Expand your lexical range to better comprehend and interpret complex listening passages.
- Simulated Exam Experience: Practice with TOEFL-style listening exercises under timed conditions to build familiarity and reduce test-day anxiety.
Testimonials from the students who joined the Group Classes
Finding a skilled instructor who can identify your areas of weakness and assist you in overcoming them is difficult. Ms. Sherlen is a wonderful person who is incredibly flexible, patient, and encouraging. She assisted me in boosting both the writing and speaking sections from 23 to 27 after directing me to correct several errors that I was making without even realizing they were incorrect. I sincerely appreciate your assistance in helping me end my TOEFL nightmare.
Sara- a pharmacist from Egypt
Reading used to be so time-consuming for me. The Reading class showed me how to find main ideas quickly and answer questions without wasting time. We practiced with real TOEFL passages, which was super helpful. Now, I finish the reading section on time.
Hossam-a pharmacist from Egypt
Achieving a high Speaking score of 26 is the toughest challenge that foreign graduate pharmacists face when they plan on becoming pharmacists here in the United States. So, people keep trying, and others give up after taking the exam six, thirteen, or twenty times. However, recommending Sherlen to me after my wife read reviews about her changed everything for me.
Sherlen stands out as an innovator in English language teaching. Her creativity, unique teaching approach, high energy, and integrity make learning fun, brain-friendly, and effective.
She taught me that language learning is like sports, and you only get better with practice. Sherlen makes this both fun and effective with her methods. I am so happy that I joined all of her group classes.
Laith- a pharmacist from Jordan
I am a person who believes in her gut feelings. So one day I saw Sherlen Tanner talking about a free reading webinar, and I attended it, and oh man, I was blown away by her approach from the beginning because she was talking on and on about general comprehension first, then starting to attack the questions. As a result, I insisted on enrolling in her reading classes, and I am so glad I did.
Let me start by saying that Sherlen always talks about the big picture. She goes on to say, “How are you going to solve something blindly without knowing the general idea? Her approach from the start paved the way for a better understanding. In her reading group class, she taught us that general comprehension, along with active reading and the skill of skimming, actually saves your time rather than wasting it (a lot of students think that). She really teaches fast comprehension skills. Consequently, I found myself getting 30% better from the beginning of her classes. I have made fewer mistakes in the reading passages since I started to apply her unique strategies.
Sara- a pharmacist from Sudan
I finally achieved my needed scores for the TOEFL and my dream has come true. If I did it, it means everyone can do it, believe me! I would like to thank Miss Sherlen for her precious help. After taking her intensive speaking group class, she taught me effective templates for the four speaking tasks. Moreover, she pointed out the possibility of giving only one reason for the first question and a good way to elaborate on it. The shadowing method is amazing because it allows you to learn useful vocabulary with the correct pronunciation and achieve automaticity. Her feedback on my responses also helped me discover and correct my weaknesses.
I recommend her group classes to anyone hoping to get the TOEFL in a timely manner. Thank you again, Miss Sherlen, and good luck to all the students
Siham-A pharmacist from Algeria
Writing in English always seemed hard. These classes gave me a clear roadmap. The Writing lessons taught me how to organize my essays, use varied sentences, and fix my grammar. I saw a huge difference in my writing scores!
Mariam- a pharmacist from Egypt
I owe my success to Sherlen Tanner. I followed her instructions and advice in speaking and writing group classes. That’s how I was able to get 26 in speaking and 27 in writing after struggling with 24 in speaking and 23/24 in writing. My advice to everyone is to listen to Sherlen, and don’t waste your time with any other tutors. She is really the best, and she is professional.
Ranya – A pharmacist from Egypt