This course prepares non-native speakers of English to take the reading and listening sections of the TOEFL iBT exam. This course takes a close look at every type of listening and reading question that you may encounter on the test and provides effective strategies for tackling each type. Expanding your vocabulary, a critical part of improving your overall skills in English, is another focal point of this course.
TOEFL Reading and Listening Sections Skills Mastery
This course is part of TOEFL Preparation Specialization
Instructors: Shiva Sutherland
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to week 1 of course 1, “Introduction to the IBT TOEFL Test.” In this first week, you will become familiar with the new format of the iBT TOEFL test and briefly look at what the test consists of. This includes looking at the reading, listening, speaking, and writing sections of the exam.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to week 2 on the reading section of the iBT. This week, you will become familiar with the question types that you will encounter on a real iBT test. You will also practice answering some sample reading questions. This will help you know what to expect when you take the reading test and how to prepare your answers effectively.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to week 3 on the listening section of the iBT. This week, you will become familiar with the question types that you will encounter on a real iBT test. You will also practice answering some sample listening questions. This will help you know what to expect when you take the listening test and how to prepare your answers effectively.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Welcome to week 4, “Vocabulary for iBT." This week, you will become familiar with some important words you need to know before you take the iBT test. You will also learn why it is important to know these words and look at some tips that will help you boost your vocabulary.
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