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TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery

Offered By: University of California, Irvine via Coursera

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Course Description

Overview

This course prepares non-native speakers of English to take the reading and listening sections of the TOEFL iBT exam. This course takes a close look at every type of listening and reading question that you may encounter on the test and provides effective strategies for tackling each type. Expanding your vocabulary, a critical part of improving your overall skills in English, is another focal point of this course. This course also teaches how to best practice and prepare for test day as well as how to manage your time and perform optimally during the exam. With plenty of practice, you will know exactly what to expect when you take the actual test, reducing anxiety and boosting your confidence. Join this course and give yourself the best chance to reach your target scores on the reading and listening sections of the TOEFL iBT.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to the iBT TOEFL Test
    • Welcome to week 1 of course 1, “Introduction to the IBT TOEFL Test.” In this first week, you will become familiar with the new format of the iBT TOEFL test and briefly look at what the test consists of. This includes looking at the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections of the exam.
  • The iBT Reading Section
    • Welcome to week 2 on the reading section of the iBT. This week, you will become familiar with the question types that you will encounter on a real iBT test. You will also practice answering some sample reading questions. This will help you know what to expect when you take the reading test and how to prepare your answers effectively.
  • The iBT Listening Section
    • Welcome to week 3 on the listening section of the iBT. This week, you will become familiar with the question types that you will encounter on a real iBT test. You will also practice answering some sample listening questions. This will help you know what to expect when you take the listening test and how to prepare your answers effectively.
  • Vocabulary for the iBT
    • Welcome to week 4, “Vocabulary for iBT." This week, you will become familiar with some important words you need to know before you take the iBT test. You will also learn why it is important to know these words and look at some tips that will help you boost your vocabulary.

Taught by

Shiva Sutherland and Helen Nam

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