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 situations.
TOEFL, reading and writing skills of English, Studying abroad
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students will practice the READING and WRITING sections of the TOEFL test, using the textbook. There will also be activities to help students expand their academic vocabulary.
The class size will be limited, and whether or not one can take the course will be determined in the first class. So if you want to take this course, please make sure to attend the first class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to TOEFL | Test format of TOEFL |
Class 2 | Unit 1 Reading: Advertising (Skimming and Scanning) | Reading Section in Unit 1 |
Class 3 | Unit 1 Writing: Advertising | Writing Section in Unit 1 |
Class 4 | Unit 2 Reading: Extreme Sports (Making Inferences) | Reading Section in Unit 2 |
Class 5 | Unit 2 Writing: Extreme Sports | Writing Section in Unit 2 |
Class 6 | Unit 3 Reading: Fraud (Using Context Clues) | Reading Section in Unit 3 |
Class 7 | Unit 3 Writing: Fraud Review and final exam | Writing Section in Unit 3 Overall review |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
NorthStar: Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT, Intermediate, 2nd edition, Pearson
(Please do not buy a textbook until the first class is over, since whether or not one can take the course will be determined in the first class.)
To be announced in class.
Activities in class and assignment 60%
Final exam/Short essay 40%
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 4.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.