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TOEFL Training Workshop
TOEFL : 2 TOEFL What is TOEFL?
Why is it important?
TOEFL Test Formats
What’s Wrong with Old TOEFL? : 3 What’s Wrong with Old TOEFL? American Universities Are Not Satisfied
Does not predict academic readiness
Does not test communicative ability
Scores did not reflect students English ability
Not accurate
Out of Date.
Pedagogy has matured
Testing techniques have improved
New technology is available
: 4 TOEFL Must Change to Meet the Challenges of the International Academic Environment
Next Generation TOEFL Test Objectives : 5 Next Generation TOEFL Test Objectives Create an exam that accurately evaluates a student’s chances for success in an international academic environment using the latest technology and techniques.
What’s New? : 6 What’s New? New Skills Needed
Use Real Communication
Complete Integrated Tasks
Logically Analyze Data
Create & Support Arguments
Presentation Skills
Computer Skills
New Test Format : 7 New Test Format Changes in Test Structure
4.5 Hour Exam
Reading
Listening
Break
Speaking
Writing
0 - 30 Points for Each Section
0 - 120 Points Total Hey! What happened to grammar?
Reading : 8 Reading Read 3 Academic Passages
Variety of Question Types
60 Minutes
Listening : 9 Listening 2 Conversations
4 Academic Lectures
20 Min. to answer questions
(in addition to the listening time)
Skills Tested in the Listening Section : 10 Skills Tested in the Listening Section Understand Main Ideas
Understand Supporting Details
Understand Attitude and/or Purpose of the Speakers
Speaking : 11 Speaking 2 Independent Questions
4 Integrated Skills Questions
Approx. 30 Minutes to Prepare & Respond
2 Independent Questions : 12 2 Independent Questions 15 sec preparation
45 sec answer
Slide 13 : 13 Read a short passage 45 sec 2. Listen to a short discussion 4. Give a 60 sec response 3. 30 sec preparation 4 integrated skills questions
Skills Tested in the Speaking Section : 14 Skills Tested in the Speaking Section Ability to Communicate Ideas
Present Ideas Clearly, Logically and Coherently
Demonstrate Knowledge of Integrated Materials
Writing : 15 Writing 1 Independent Writing Assignment
1 Integrated Writing Assignment
Slide 16 : 16 Independent essay question.
Example :
Is it better to live in a big city or a small town? Explain your opinion.”
30 min =300 words Independent
Writing Assignment
Integrated writing : 17 Integrated writing Read a passage Listen to a short lecture Compose an essay
Example - Integrated Writing Assignment : 18 Example - Integrated Writing Assignment Listen & Read
What does the professor feel is unique about plants?”
Essay answer response
(150-225 words)
20 minutes allowed for this essay question.
Skills Tested in the Writing Section : 19 Skills Tested in the Writing Section Clearly Stated Purpose
Well Supported Statements
Write Clearly with Correct Grammar
Organize Thoughts Logically
What next? : What next? Take the TOEFL® test. Go anywhere
If you are planning to study abroad, the TOEFL test is the one test that can take you anywhere.
In fact, more institutions accept TOEFL test scores than any other test scores in the world — more than 7,000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in more than 180 countries, to be exact. 20
Where can I sit iBT TOEFL? : Where can I sit iBT TOEFL? And, with more than 4,500 test centers worldwide, taking the test is convenient and easy. Simply log on www.toefl.org to register for the test
Register anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pay with a credit/debit card: American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, or VISA®.
Registration closes 7 days before your test date. 21
Test Scores : Test Scores Your TOEFL test fee includes:
1 score report for you (on-line and paper based)
Up to 4 official score reports, which are sent by ETS directly to institutions or agencies that you select
There is no passing or failing score; score requirements are established by individual institutions or agencies.
TOEFL iBT scores are valid for 2 years after the test date. 22
How can I prepare for the test? : How can I prepare for the test? We offer a variety of preparation and practice materials to help you do well on the TOEFL iBT.
How are your group tutorials different from other English classes?
How long does it take to prepare for the test?
Will you also register me for the test?
What is the minimum recommended score to study abroad?
Where can I register for the preparation sessions? 23