This course is designed to develop English skills for the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL test through TOEFL-type exercises in reading and writing and reviewing of them.
This course aims to help students improve their TOEFL score and develop their English skills to study at universities in English speaking countries.
In this course students will
・understand what TOEFL tests are like, especially in reading and writing sections, and how to answer the questions in each section of the test.
・develop academic skills in English and apply those skills to general 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 |
We will practise the skills needed to succeed at the writing section of the TOEFL iBT Writing Test. We will work on one chapter over two weeks with plenty of time to review student work. Students should have a Google Drive account for this course and ideally bring a laptop to class to practice typing in timed conditions.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation/ Begin Ch. 1 | Organizing Information |
Class 2 | Finish Ch. 1 | Organizing Information |
Class 3 | Begin Chapter 2 | Paraphrasing |
Class 4 | Complete Chapter 2 | Paraphrasing |
Class 5 | Begin Ch. 3 | Making connections |
Class 6 | Complete Ch. 3 | Making connections |
Class 7 | Begin Ch. 4 | Brainstorming |
Class 8 | Complete Ch. 4 Test | Brainstorming / Writing in test conditions |
Building Skills for TOEFL iBT Beginning Writing, Compass Writing
Any English-English dictionary. Online versions are acceptable.
Assessment will be 80 percent on a TOEFL style question on the final day of the course and 20 percent on effort and participation in class.
Continuously enrolling TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 4 is highly recommended.
h.lewis[at]st-hildas.org.oxon
Thursday 7/8
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.