This course introduces students to the content and format of the TOEFL test with a focus on Listening and Speaking, as well as providing them with the vocabulary necessary to become familiar with the test format and study abroad in academic institutions with an English-speaking environment for a year or longer. Specifically, it will enable students to understand lectures and participate in seminars.
Students will understand the content and format of the TOEFL test.
Students will improve their listening and speaking skills through interactive pair and group activities in class.
Students will be able to understand a short speech or conversations and to summarize and explain orally its main content in simple sentences in English.
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills
専門力 | ✔ 教養力 | ✔ コミュニケーション力 | ✔ 展開力(探究力又は設定力) | 展開力(実践力又は解決力) |
Students will work on listening and speaking exercises and activities in the textbook designed specifically for the TOEFL test. They are expected to actively participate in class in pairs and small groups, and also to report back to the class regarding their research on some academic subjects of their interest.
授業計画 | 課題 | |
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第1回 | Introduction to the speaking and listening components of the TOEFL test. Speaking: 2 independent questions about places and subjects. | Spoken fluency, vocabulary |
第2回 | Listening: an office hours conversation and a lecture about biology. | Listening, vocabulary |
第3回 | Speaking: 2 integrated questions about university policy and social interaction. | Spoken fluency, vocabulary |
第4回 | Listening: 2 lectures about environmental science and philosophy. | Listening, vocabulary |
第5回 | Speaking: 2 integrated questions about a problem-solution situation and giving a definition. | Spoken fluency, vocabulary |
第6回 | Listening: an office hours conversation and a lecture about business management. | Listening, vocabulary |
第7回 | Review of speaking and listening skills and final test | Above TOEFL speaking and listening skills |
学修効果を上げるため,教科書や配布資料等の該当箇所を参照し,「毎授業」授業内容に関する予習と復習(課題含む)をそれぞれ概ね100分を目安に行うこと。
Handouts
Please bring a good Japanese/English dictionary.
Quizzes: 30%, Class paricipation: 40%, Final exam: 30%
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It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E454.