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 six questions in the writing section of the TOEFL iBT. We will work through the latter 4 chapters of the textbook with plenty of time for question and answer, structured and free practice. Students are encouraged to bring a laptop to each class and to use a google drive account as we will be sharing work together.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Writing thesis statement and topic sentences Start Ch. 5 | Planning ideas. Writing |
Class 2 | Writing thesis statement and topic sentences Complete Ch. 5 | Planning ideas. Writing |
Class 3 | Making ideas flow. Start Ch. 6 | Planning ideas. Writing. |
Class 4 | Making ideas flow. Complete Ch. 6 | Planning ideas. Writing. |
Class 5 | Verb forms. Start Ch. 7 | Grammar - tense and conjugation |
Class 6 | Verb forms. Complete Ch. 7 | Grammar - tense and conjugation |
Class 7 | Sentence formation. Start Ch. 8 | Proofreading |
Class 8 | Sentence formation. Complete Ch. 8. Test | Proofreading. Test taking. |
Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT Beginning Writing
An 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.
Enrolling TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 3 immediately beforehand is highly recommended.
h.lewis[at]st-hildas.oxon.org
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.