University of California, Irvine

TOEFL Test-Taking Strategies

This course is part of TOEFL Preparation Specialization

Shiva Sutherland
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Instructors: Shiva Sutherland

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(123 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this first week, you will become familiar with some effective reading strategies that can help you answer the questions that you will encounter on a real iBT reading section. You will be able to apply the right strategies for the right question types and be more prepared for the test by improving your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

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3 videos2 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this second week, you will become familiar with some effective listening strategies that can help you answer the questions that you will encounter on a real iBT reading section. You will be able to apply the right strategies for the right question types and be more prepared for the test by improving your listening comprehension and note-taking techniques.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this third week, you will become familiar with strategies that will help you answer the tasks that you will encounter on a real iBT speaking section. You will learn how to approach each task effectively and utilize your preparation time as well as speaking time efficiently.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this fourth week, you will become familiar with strategies that will help you answer the tasks that you will encounter on a real iBT writing section. You will learn how to approach each task effectively and utilize your time efficiently.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 quiz1 discussion prompt

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Shiva Sutherland
University of California, Irvine
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