This course is part of the TOEFL Preparation Specialization

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TOEFL Preparation SpecializationUniversity of California, Irvine

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This course prepares non-native speakers of English to take the speaking and writing sections of the TOEFL iBT exam. This course explains the difference between the integrated tasks and independent tasks in the speaking and writing sections of the iBT and provides effective strategies for tackling each task. For each type of prompt, you will learn how to best plan your responses, which is a key step to providing well-formed and organized answers. 
This course also teaches how to best practice and prepare for test day as well as how to manage your time and perform optimally during the exam. With plenty of practice, you will know exactly what to expect when you take the actual test, reducing anxiety and boosting your confidence. Join this course and give yourself the best chance to reach your target scores on the speaking and writing sections of the TOEFL iBT.

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Course 2 of 3 in the

TOEFL Preparation Specialization

Beginner Level

No prior experience with the TOEFL test is required.

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 2 of 3 in the

TOEFL Preparation Specialization

Beginner Level

No prior experience with the TOEFL test is required.

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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4.79/5 (36 Ratings)

Shiva Sutherland

Instructor

International Programs

26,752 Learners

3 Courses

Helen Nam

Instructor

International Programs

1,059,423 Learners

18 Courses

Offered by

University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

The iBT Independent Speaking Task

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 17 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

The iBT Integrated Speaking Tasks

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 15 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

The iBT Integrated Writing Task

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 16 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

The iBT Independent Writing Task

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 14 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Reviews

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TOP REVIEWS FROM TOEFL SPEAKING AND WRITING SECTIONS SKILLS MASTERY

by ABNov 2, 2022

I want to take this opportunity to thank these wonderful instructors; Shiva Sutherland and Helen Nam for making this course a wonderful one.

Love you all.

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by AZJul 28, 2022

This course has guide me to the different resourses (free and not free) availables to practice for the IBT TOEFL test.

by ANJul 13, 2022

I found this course really easy to understand. Thanks to the instructor who prepared this great course for the TOEFL takers.

by HBMay 25, 2022

The course was pretty goog, I learned a lot about TOEFL test ans its strucutre as well as some strategis to face this important international test.

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About the TOEFL Preparation Specialization

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