This course is for students who have studied for the TOEFL test but are not yet confident about their knowledge. It trains students in four skills in English with special focus on reading, writing and listening skills which are required to raise their score in the Reading and Writing sections of the test and to study at universities in English-speaking environment. It also introduces students to basic study skills in English and allows them to practice them in class.
In this course students will
・understand the content and format of the Reading and Writing sections of the TOEFL tests and the strategies to answer questions in these sections.
・enhance their knowledge of different academic subjects.
・develop academic skills in English and apply them to everyday 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 |
Each session will cover one unit in the text. Additionally, the instructor's handouts, which are related to each unit in the textbook, will require students to (1) do comprehension exercises on newspaper articles, short stories, or movies, (2) summarize what they read or watch, (3) discuss some social issues, and (4) present their own opinions in writing or speaking.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Course Introduction. Unit 8: Children and New Media | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 8 Students are responsible for reading Unit 9 |
Class 2 | Unit 9: Cool Computers | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 9 Students are responsible for reading Unit 10 in the text. |
Class 3 | Unit 10: Why Do People Get Married? | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 10 Students are responsible for reading Unit 11 in the text. |
Class 4 | Unit 11: What Is A Planet? | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 11 Students are responsible for reading Unit 12 in the text. |
Class 5 | Unit 12: What Does the "First Lady" Do? | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 12 Students are responsible for reading Unit 13 in the text. writing. |
Class 6 | Unit 13: Confusing Weights and Measures | Learn how to use vocabulary in Unit 13 |
Class 7 | Review and final exam | Review of the vocabulary you learned |
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.
ALL-ROUND PRACTICE FOR THE TOEFL TEST (Nan' UN-DO)
To be announced in class
Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
In-class assignments: 50% Final exam: 50%
None
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading & Writing) 5.