2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses English language courses
TOEFL Seminar 15
- Academic unit or major
- English language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Lorinda Robertson Kiyama
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAE.E453
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 9, 2026
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course prepares students for the most recent version of the TOEFL iBT exam that was updated in January 2026, focusing on all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Course description and aims
Students will understand the content and format of the TOEFL iBT test that was updated in January 2026.
Students will improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through independent work and interactive pair and group activities in class.
Keywords
TOEFL Study-abroad, Communication, Speaking Skills, Listening Skills, Reading Skills, Writing Skills
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Students will learn the structure of each section of the TOEFL iBT exam revised in January 2026. Using practice problems, they will develop strategies to complete the exam with greater accuracy and confidence. Homework and classwork will help students improve their grasp of and speed in tackling the test.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to the different sections of the 2026 updated TOEFL iBT; practice test |
Become familiar with speaking, reading writing, listening skills for the newest version of the TOEFL iBT |
| Class 2 | Practice Speaking & Reading sections--Part 1 |
develop speaking & reading skills for the TOEFL iBT |
| Class 3 | Practice Writing & Listening sections--Part 1 |
develop writing & listening skills for the TOEFL iBT |
| Class 4 | Practice Speaking & Reading sections--Part 2 |
develop speaking & reading skills for the TOEFL iBT |
| Class 5 | Practice Writing & Listening sections--Part 2 |
develop writing & listening skills for the TOEFL iBT |
| Class 6 | Final exam -- Speaking & Reading sections, with corrections & review |
Integrate speaking and reading section skills into a mock test experience; receive immediate corrections and explanations of difficulties |
| Class 7 | Final exam -- Writing & Listening sections, with corrections & review |
Integrate writing and listening sections into a mock test experience; receive immediate corrections and explanations of difficulties |
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.
To be shared in class
Evaluation methods and criteria
preparation for class and participation 40%
final exams on all four sections 60% (15% per section)
Related courses
- LAE.E454 ： TOEFL Seminar 16
Prerequisites
none
Other
It is recommended that students take this course in sequence with LAE.E454.