2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 5
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ryoichi Yamane
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Wed (M-B107(H104))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E251
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is for students who have already studied for or taken the TOEFL test but hope to raise their score. It trains students' English skills in English with special focus on listening and speaking. It also introduces them to basic academic vocabulary and expressions useful for studying abroad for a short period of time.
Course description and aims
By the end of the course students will be able to understand a few-minute speech or conversation discussing academic topics and to explain its main points and some details in English.
Keywords
TOEFL 留学 コミュニケーション スピーキング力（発話力） リスニング力（聴解力）
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
In each session, the first half will focus on the listening part of the textbook, and the second half will be about writing. From the second session on, students are required to take mini-tests about the contents in the previous session. After learning how to improve TOEFL score, in the final session, each student will be required to give a short presentation. To prepare for the presentation, each session will include a brief exercise of one-minute talk. Note: The schedule below is subject to change.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction Lesson 1, Reading 1: Training for Factual Questions | identify course aims; acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 2 | Lesson 4, Listening 1: Training for Gist-Content Questions One-minute presentations | acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 3 | Lesson 2, Reading 2: Training for Rhetorical Purpose Questions One-minute presentations | acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 4 | Lesson 5, Listening 2: Training for Detail Questions One-minute presentations | acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 5 | Lesson 3, Reading 3: Training for Insert Text Questions One-minute presentations | acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 6 | Lesson 6, Listening 6: Training for Inferenec Questions One-minute presentations | acquire listening and writing skills for the TOEFL |
| Class 7 | 1. Review of Material 2. Final Presentation (Speaking) | consolidate, apply, and integrate skills, materials, and key concepts; demonstrate effective speaking skills for the TOEFL |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to prepare for class and review class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
Textbook(s)
『大学生のチャレンジTOEFL®テスト』（Improving Skills for the TOEFL iBT® Test）
横川博一（Hirokazu Yokokawa）
朝日出版社（Asahi Press）
ISBN: 978-4-255-15555-5
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Additional reading materials and handouts will be distributed throughout the term.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students are assessed on practical English skills and on the degree to which they can use them to communicate with others.
In-class assignments: 50%
Final exam (Presentation): 50%
Related courses
- LAE.E252 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 6.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.