TOEFL Preparation Courses
Our TOEFL Prep Courses are meticulously designed to prepare students for the TOEFL iBT, a critical step for non-native English speakers seeking admission to English-speaking universities. Split into two specialized series, Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing, each course targets distinct skill areas for comprehensive test preparation.
TOEFL Listening/Speaking (TFLS) Courses (Lecture: 128 hours or four 32-hour terms)
The TFLS series equips students with the necessary skills to excel in the listening and speaking sections of the TOEFL iBT. Through rigorous training and task-based activities, students refine their auditory processing, note-taking, and spoken English, ensuring they are well-prepared for the types of questions and tasks they will encounter on the exam.
Level 700 – TOEFL Prep Listening/Speaking (TFLS 701, 702, 703, & 704)
Course Goals: Enhance listening comprehension and speaking proficiency for the TOEFL iBT.
Course Objectives:
- Master the listening and speaking sections of the TOEFL iBT.
- Develop strategies for effective note-taking and coherent oral responses.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Accurately interpret and respond to a variety of listening tasks on the TOEFL iBT.
- Employ advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures in spoken responses.
- Utilize note-taking strategies to summarize and organize spoken information.
- Create well-structured responses for speaking tasks with clear introductions, supporting details, and conclusions.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE 602, RW 602, or LS 602.
Textbook: “Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test with Answer Key” by Phillips, Second Edition.
TOEFL Reading/Writing (TFRW) Courses (Lecture: 160 hours or four 40-hour terms)
Our TFRW series focuses on the reading and writing components of the TOEFL iBT. Students engage in intensive practice to develop their reading comprehension and essay writing skills, learning to analyze texts and articulate their thoughts in a structured and academic manner. The course also emphasizes vocabulary enhancement and advanced grammar to navigate the exam successfully.
Level 700 – TOEFL Prep Reading/Writing (TFRW 701, 702, 703, & 704)
Course Goals: Attain proficiency in reading comprehension and essay writing for the TOEFL iBT.
Course Objectives:
- Analyze complex reading materials for main ideas, supporting details, and rhetorical strategies.
- Construct well-organized written responses that meet TOEFL iBT criteria.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Comprehend and critically evaluate reading passages, identifying major supporting ideas and inferring authors’ intentions.
- Produce comprehensive essays, organizing content cohesively with advanced command over language and stylistic nuances.
- Apply revision and editing techniques to written responses, enhancing content, organization, and language accuracy.
- Synthesize information from reading and listening materials to construct integrated written responses.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE 602, RW 602, or LS 602.
Textbook: “Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test with Answer Key” by Phillips, Second Edition.
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