TOEFL Skills 1

TOEFL Skills 1

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M. OLIPHANT

Maria Oliphant

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

火曜4限

Tuesday 4th period

理学部第一部（一般教養科目）、経営学部（一般教養科目）

A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Science Division Ⅰ
A course of liberal arts, the School of Management

1.00単位

講義

Lecture

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

This TOEFL preparation class for students who are aiming to study abroad or who are thinking of going on to graduate school is also open and of value to students who do not plan to take the TOEFL exam but want to improve all four skills in English. All students are welcome. TOEFL is a highly challenging exam and and achieving a high score without specific preparation is difficult. Those who aim for a high score should be prepared to work independently, applying reading and listening skills developed in class.  It is also recommended for those who want to acquire basic essay writing skills in English and become confident in making academic presentations.  It is best to prepare to take the test in good time. This course also emphasizes the skills needed for the speaking and writing sections of the exam.

The focus in this class will be on all four skills required in the TOEFL test. We will work together on passages of a level of difficulty that will prepare students for the corresponding sections of the TOEFL exam. There will be grammar reviews and extensive work on building vocabulary for academic purposes so that students will be able to benefit more from lectures in English and improve their ability to read academic tests. Students will become familiar with the tasks set in the exam and become accustomed to understanding and expressing themselves in English with greater accuracy and fluency.
Test taking practice will prepare students to perform to the best of their ability under the pressure of exam situations.

The desired outcome is to improve students' chances of a higher exam score to extend their choices in studying at a university of their choice abroad and/or study at post-graduate level. The specific goal of the course is to increase potential exam scores.  To enable students to reach their targets in TOEFL and to help them to face the demands of studying in English, whether at overseas institutions or in post graduate courses in their chosen fields.
An improvement of approximately 20% in TOEFL scores is the expected outcome.
Those who enrol and are not taking the exam will benefit from the additional practice in developing essential language skills.

リンク先の [評価項目と科目の対応一覧]から確認できます（学部対象）。
履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

No textbook is required. The level of teaching materials used is commensurate with the level of TOEFL and the content of the reading and listening exercises includes materials relevant to science and the humanities. Listening materials such as the TED talks are very useful.
Suggestions for supplementary materials will be given individually.
This is a language course and no knowledge of a particular academic field is needed.
A positive commitment is essential and participation is expected in speaking activities.
The material used in the course relates to the sciences and humanities equally.
Serious commitment is expected and university attendance rules apply.

課題に対する作文　Essay／小テストの実施　Quiz type test／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation

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Vocabulary and grammar assignments will be set. Writing assignments will be given.

・Participation, quizzes and assignments 60%
・Final test 40%

・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

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教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

Guidance will be given individually on sources to help with independent study.

1. Introduction. The format of the exam explained. Target score setting.
2. Mock test.
3. Reading and Listening
4. Reading and Listening
5. Speaking and Writing
6. Speaking and Writing
7. Reading and Listening
8. Reading and Listening
9. Speaking and Writing
10. Speaking and Writing
11. Reading and Listening
12. Reading and Listening
13. Speaking and Writing
14. Speaking and Writing
15. Mock test

Over 20 years experience teaching in Japanese universities.

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This course is intended to benefit students, not only in their test taking but also in their general ability to enjoy communication in English.

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