EF’S ONLINE SCHOOL

A Quick Start GuideVERSION 2.3 SEP 2011

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Logging inTo log into your course please go to http://corporate.englishtown.com

Type your username and password into the box and click LOGIN or click on SIGN UP if you don’t have an account

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Enrollment test

Create an account if you still do not have one

Determine your current English level by completing our placement test

Take the Language Competency Profile (LCP) or click on “Skip LCP & continue”

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Help and settingsMake sure that your computer is ready to use EF’s Online English school (Verify that your computer meets all the requirements to benefit from your EF Online course)

Run the technical check from the TECH CHECK tab.

Links will be provided to download any plugins or software you might need, for free.

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Create your profileFill in the required information to create your personalized study planClick on CONTINUE

> To change the language, click the tab

in the top right hand corner

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Inside the schoolCourse structure:Each level is divided into 8 units. Each unit focuses on teaching a specific English task or skill and contains 4 sections: Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading.

Homepage tools:

My course (overview and status of each activity)

Teacher-led conversation classes

Shortcuts to translator tool and video tour about the School

My courseEach lesson is structured in:a) learning stepsb) activities

Activities are marked in:a) white (not started yet)b) yellow (not completed successfully)c) green (completed successfully)

> Each learning step requires a minimum

grade of 70% for completion

> The completion of 4 lessons will

move you to the next unit

home school teachers study tools progress

home school teachers study tools progress

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Change course

Change course or levelIn this section you can manually choose to start a different level if you find your current course too difficult or too easy. Click on “Change course” to apply your choice.

Business EnglishChoose your Business English course. To start, click on “Change course”

Industry-specific coursesChoose your Industry-specific or professional course. To start, click on “Change course”.

Study toolsUnder this menu you can find additional tools for enriching your learning experience. Some of the main tools are:

> Grammar guide and grammar lab> Pronunciation lab> Translator> Flashcardsand others…

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home school teachers study tools progress

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Conversation classesYou can attend our live online conversation classes any time of the day, every day of the week. Multiple sessions start at every level, every hour on the hour. Our group classes contain up to 8 students plus the teacher.

While you are waiting for the lesson to start, you may prepare for the daily topic by listening to a dialogue related to today’s topic.The link to enter the class appears when the lesson starts and remains for 10 minutes.

When the link appears click on “Enter class”.

English fluency testBooking your testFirst of all, please make sure to set the right time zone of your country or local area.

Choose the day and the time you want to have the test from our calendar and select or enter your topic. At the time of your test, enter the EFT page and click on the link to enter the classroom.

Please book at least 48 hours before your

desired test time. The same 48 hours

notice is required for cancelling the test.

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home school teachers study tools progress

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Performance reportThis section shows a snapshot of your results from the beginning of the month and is updated daily. Each month, the report tells you how far you are from your Study Plan goals.

Progress reportHere you can see your lesson scores and teacher feedback from conversation classes and writing exercises. You will also find level progress, your test results and any certificates you have earned.

You can also review all completed units by selecting them from your current or previous levels.

home school teachers study tools progress

home school teachers study tools progress

Contact usContact our Customer Service team for academic questions or technical problems.

If you are experiencing a technical issue, please contact our Customer Service and provide precise details of your problem. All requests are answered within one business day.

study tools progress tests tech check help & settings

Watch an online demonstration of the school:

www.ef.com/corporate/videos/orientation-movie/