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 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 |
In each class, students will practice the reading and writing skills related to TOEFL.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction and orientation. | Getting acquainted with teacher and method |
Class 2 | Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 1 Expressing emotion | Reading comprehension |
Class 3 | Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 2 Superstition. | Reading comprehension |
Class 4 | Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 3 Political systems. | Reading comprehension |
Class 5 | Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 4 The Individual and Society. | Reading comprehension |
Class 6 | Reading Practice and Strategic Analysis 5 Celebrations | Reading comprehension |
Class 7 | Recapitulation, Final exam | Recapitulation, Final exam |
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.
The instructor will prepare various sources.
Other useful sources will be referred to as necessary.
Assignment:30% Class participation: 30% Final exam: 40%
Subsequently enrolling in TOEFL Seminar(Reading and Writing)10 is highly recommended.
Students may contact me on jonathantokes[at]gmail.com
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Reading and Writing) 10.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.