This course is for students who have studied for the TOEFL test but are not yet confident about their knowledge. It trains students in four skills in English with special focus on reading, writing and listening skills which are required to raise their score in the Reading and Writing sections of the test and to study at universities in English-speaking environment. It also introduces students to basic study skills in English and allows them to practice them in class.
In this course students will
・understand the content and format of the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL tests and the strategies to answer questions in these sections.
・enhance their knowledge of different academic subjects.
・develop academic skills in English and apply them to everyday situation.
TOEFL, reading and writing skills of English, Studying abroad
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
In each class, students will practice the reading and writing sections of the TOEFL using "Brush up Your Academic English with the TOEFL iBT Test Format" and review the contents.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to TOEFL Writing Questions | |
Class 2 | Writing Practice and Review 1 | Writing practice |
Class 3 | Writing Practice and Review 2 | Writing practic |
Class 4 | Writing Practice and Review 3 | Writing practic |
Class 5 | Writing Practice and Review 4 | Writing practic |
Class 6 | Writing Practice and Review 5 | Writing practic |
Class 7 | Writing Practice and Review 6 | Writing practic |
Class 8 | Recapitulation, Final Exam |
Handouts
Useful sources will be provided when necessary.
Assignment:30% Class participation: 30% Final exam: 40%
To have TOEFL score more than 55 in iBT or more than 480 in ITP
Enrolling TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5 immediately beforehand is highly recommended.
See the rotation table of the counseling room for foreign language learning. The instructors for a special mission are available on Mondays and Thursdays.
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 5.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course