Advanced ibt TOEFL Speaking Prep
This four week/12 contact hour course is designed for students that have taken the TOEFL and scored between 18-25 on the speaking portion of the exam but are having trouble moving up the scale. The objective is to collectively raise the student’s test average.
The methods that used will consist of the normal vocabulary, listening and technique exploration in addition to high pressure role-plays during class. Each week is briefly summarized below and an orientation class will be held for prospective students to ask questions.
It is required that all students have a working headset, stable computer and also a Skype account for testing and backup audio purposes.
Orientation (FREE)
This orientation will include a brief presentation of the class details and will be followed by a Q@A time period for students to ask questions.
TOEFL Speaking Test (Required)
Students will meet in the classroom, be instructed how to take the online test and finally take the test. Within 24 hours each student will receive a detailed evaluation. Must score an 18 or above in order to enroll in the Advanced ibt TOEFL Speaking Prep course.
Week One : Independence and Expectation
Day One : Knowing the Rubrics We will take and analyze how the test is scored and do some sample scoring as a class in order to understand the process graders go through and what they are looking for.
Day Two : Independent Question One
Today will be spent looking at techniques and common pitfalls to this question type. This is commonly called the preference question and spontaneity skills are highly effective.
Day Three : Independent Two, The Choices
This question commonly gives the test taker two choices and lets them explain which one they prefer and why.
Week Two : Integration, Hurdle One
Day One : Independent Test / Review
Today will be spent doing a very quick 2 question test and then we will analyze the test results and discuss areas of improvement.
Day Two : Integrated, Question 3
This question commonly involves reading a passage, listening to a conversation between two people about the passage and then answering a question. We will attack this directly and make an effective plan.
Day Three : Integrated, Question 4
This question is very similar to number 3 except the topic is generally more academic by nature, therefore the rules change somewhat. We will find out what these changes are and discover ways to conquer this question.
Week Three : Integration, Hurdle Two
Day One : Test Day
Today we will do a quick run test on questions 3 and 4 which will be followed by a discussion of the questions and problems that students had.
Day Two : Integrated Number Five
This question is most similar to question number 3 but it doesn’t have the reading portion. It involves a conversation between two people which typically concerns some sort of problem that exists. After that a question is asked concerning the conversation.
Day Three : Integrated Number Six
This question also involves a listening portion followed by a question. However the listening is generally more academic in nature, traditionally following the lecture format. We will analyze ways to answer this question effectively.
Week Four : Bringing it all Together
Day One : Test Day
Each student will be tested on question 5 and 6 with feedback and discussion immediately after the short quiz.
Day Two : Reflect and Make a Plan
Today will be spent making a personal improvement plan based upon the teachers feedback from the past 4 weeks. There will also be time for Q@A at the end of the class.
Day Three : Final Test
Today will be spent taking a final examination that will be graded and sent to each student within 72 hours. The results will be highly detailed and for those students that had 100% attendance they will also include a dictated evaluation of their test.
This class will be taught through Edufire, hope to see you there.
Maximum student number is 8 students.
