There are two kinds of classes in English 9: "English 9 without class attendance" and "English 9 for repeaters". This class is "English 9 for repeaters", for those who have not been able to achieve or exceed the English 9 minimum required score set by Tokyo Tech. By attending this class they work towards obtaining the credit. By offering TOEFL-style exercises, this class aims at comprehensively improving students' English skills, expanding their vocabulary and strengthening their knowledge of grammar.
By the end of this course, stundents will be able to:
- expand their vocabulary and improve their knowledge of grammar
- attain comprehensive general English proficiency
TOEFL, TOEIC, four English language skills, minimum required score
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Make sure to attend the first session where you will be informed of the weekly schedule and assesment criteria of the course.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation | Objectives of the course What is TOEFL ITP? |
Class 2 | Module 1, Lesson 1 and 3 | Listening: agreement and disagreement Structure: Verb tenses (1) |
Class 3 | Module 1, Lesson 2 and 5 | Listening: Understanding gist Reading: Understanding gist |
Class 4 | Module 1, Lesson 4 and 6 | Reading: Purpose Structure: Verb tenses (2) |
Class 5 | Module 2, Lesson 1 and 3 | Listening: Negatives Structure: Articles |
Class 6 | Module 2, Lesson 2 and 5 | Listening: Specific information Reading: Specific information |
Class 7 | Module 2, Lesson 4 and 6 | Structure: Comparatives and superlatives Reading: Pronoun reference |
Class 8 | Review and Exam | General Review and Exam |
Boost Your English 1 - Practice for TOEFL ITP - (Seibido)
To be announced in class.
The grade takes into account both the TOEIC or TOEFL score and work done in class. The grades awarded will be either "pass" or "fail".
Nothing in particular
Students MUST attend one of the orientation sessions in the first week of the quarter. See the notice board on the third floor, West 3 Building, Ookayama Campus, for further details. If you have any questions, come to the Administrative Office of the Foreign Languages Section (Room 805, 8th floor, West 3 Building, Ookayama Campus) or the Student Services Division, Suzukakedai Campus.