Based on English 7, English 8 is designed to improve students’ English language skills for academic purposes and provide them with more knowledge in relevant areas. The materials include topics such as international and intercultural issues as well as current topics of science and technology. Expectations require students to practice: reading academic articles, listening to English lectures, speaking before an audience, and developing skills to write paragraphs and short essays.
By the end of this course, students will:
・be able to express their ideas and opinions in classes confidently
・be able to write paragraphs or short essays
・be able to better understand academic lectures
・practice effective reading strategies
Four language skills, fostering international awareness, communication, studying abroad, TOEFL
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
In this class, we use the textbook concerning TOEIC reading section. We can develop reading and writing skills through the questions about TOEIC Part 5, 6, and 7 (TOEIC TEST LEVEL 600). At the end of every chapter, we have the confirmation small tests using "Check Link" system. And also, the quarter end test (Unit 8-15).
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction for English 8 course Unit 8 Personnel | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 2 | Unit 9 Advertising | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 3 | Unit 10 Meetings | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 4 | Unit 11 Finance | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 5 | Unit 12 Offices | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 6 | Unit 13 Daily Life | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 7 | Unit 14 Sales & Marketing | vocabulary questions in the next chapter |
Class 8 | Unit 15 Unit 15 Events Quarter end examination (Unit 8-15) | No homework |
Score Booster for the TOEIC® L&R Test Intermediate (Kinseido Press)
Suggested in class
Chapter tests,
Quarter end examination
Class participation is one of the main requirements
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