2023 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 2 2
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Fuga Terasaki
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Mon (W3-707(W371))
- Class
- 2
- Course Code
- LAE.E152
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2023
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 8, 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
The goal of this class is to help students improve their speaking and listening skills through training for the TOEFL iBT test. Students will practice expressing themselves in English and understanding practical and academic English by taking practice tests in the official TOEFL guidebook, and by participating in conversational activities. The class will be conducted half in English, half in Japanese, which will accustom students to listening to lectures in English.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Listening Practice Set 5 Speaking Practice Test 1 (2 questions) | Understanding the gist of lectures or conversations, and explaining about it. |
| Class 2 | Listening Practice Test 1 (3 questions) Speaking Practice Test 1 (2 questions) | Understanding the gist of lectures or conversations, and explaining about it. |
| Class 3 | Listening Practice Test 1 (2 questions) Speaking Practice Test 2 (2 questions) | Understanding the gist of lectures or conversations, and explaining about it. |
| Class 4 | Listening Practice Test 2 (3 questions) Speaking Practice Test 2 (2 questions) | Understanding the gist of lectures or conversations, and explaining about it. |
| Class 5 | Listening Practice Test 2 (2 questions) Speaking Practice Test 3 (2 questions) | Understanding the gist of lectures or conversations, and explaining about it. |
| Class 6 | Listening Practice Test 3 (3 questions) Speaking Exam & Review | Understanding the gist of lectures or conversations, and explaining about it. |
| Class 7 | Authentic TOEFL iBT Practice Test (Listening Section) (Exam) & Review | Integrating the accumulated knowledge and skills |
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)
Handouts
Reference books, course materials, etc.
The Official Guide to the TOEFL iBT Test (6th edition) ISBN: 978-1-260-47035-2
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.
Class participation: 50% (Based on attitude, contribution, and improvement)
Speaking test: 20%
Listening test: 30%
Related courses
- LAE.E151 ： TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 1
Prerequisites
None
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with TOEFL Seminar (Listening and Speaking) 1.
Attendance at the first class is compulsory for students planning to take this course.