2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 4 6
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Sanae Akaba
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Wed (H104)
- Class
- 6
- Course Code
- LAE.E154
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is for students who do not know much about or have never taken the TOEFL test. The course introduces students to its content and format as well basic vocabulary necessary so that they will be able not only to familiarize themselves with the test format but also study in academic institutions with English-speaking environment for a short period of time.
Course description and aims
- Students will understand the content and format of the TOEFL test.
- Students will improve their listening and speaking skills through interactive pair and group activities in class.
- Students will be able to understand a short speech or conversations and to summarize and explain orally its main content in simple sentences in English.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Attendance is taken at each class. Students work on listening and speaking activities and exercises in the textbook designed specifically for the TOEFL test. They are expected to actively participate in class by giving presentation and reporting back the result of their research on some academic subjects of their interest. (Note: Syllabus is subject to change based on the levels, needs, and actual number of students.)
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Unit 5: Language (Listening & Speaking) |
Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 2 | Unit 6: Tourism (Listening & Speaking) |
Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 3 | Unit 7: Humor (Listening & Speaking) |
Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 4 | Mid-term exam (Listening & Speaking) |
Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 5 | Unit 8: Fashion (Listening & Speaking) |
Demonstrate knowledge of class materials. Acquire listening skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 6 | Unit 8: Punishment (Listening & Speaking) |
Acquire speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
| Class 7 | Review and final exam |
Consolidation, application, and integration of skills, materials, and key concepts. Identify course aims. Demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
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.
Textbook(s)
Beaumont, John. 2006. North Star: Building Skills for the TOEFL iBT, Intermediate (Student Book with Audio CDs). White Plains, NY: Pearson. (ISBN: 9780131985766)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Mid-term exam: 20%
Exam: 30%
Participation: 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E153 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 3
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 3.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.