The TOEFL iBT test's framework takes into account models of communicative competence. The test was designed to be
a measure of communicative language proficiency in English and focuses on academic language and the language of
college life. This course aims to help students to:
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Be familiar with all parts of the TOEFL test, including: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
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Obtain and make use of useful tips to help achieve personal TOEFL goals
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Understand how the TOEFL test is assessed
• Have written and spoken English assessed by other learners as well as the teacher
• Relate learned material in a confident manner
• Solve problems by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a constructive manner
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Identify areas of individual strengths and weakness
By the end of the course, students will develop their English competence in the following areas:
1. English proficiency
a) Help students understand how to prepare for the test effectively and develop the English-language skills for
academic and daily purposes.
b) Help students set weekly practice goals and stay on track with strategies and tips that can be used to increase
TOEFL scores.
c) Improve students’ English language skills on reading, writing, listening and speaking.
d) Help students acquire more knowledge about American culture, history and other aspects.
2. Study skills and strategies (in the context of English)
Be able to use and improve learning skills involved in listening, taking notes, reading, participating in class: