Preparation: TOEFL ONLINE

This course prepares participants for all sections of the TOEFL iBT test: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The TOEFL test is an online exam that measures the ability of non-native speakers to use and understand English in academic settings.

The course offers several advantages over preparing for the test independently:
1) Participants will receive continuous individualized feedback on their writing and speaking to improve their performance on those parts of the exam.
2) The instructor will guide the participants through the preparation process.
3) Course sessions will simulate the actual online TOEFL test.
4) The course will draw on a wealth of the latest preparation materials instead of just one book.
5) The participants will be part of a communal endeavor to pass the exam. We will help motivate one another and learn and share test-taking strategies.

Prospective participants should contact the Language Center for consultation about intensive courses to prepare for this course during the semester break.

Participants who need grammar training are advised to simultaneously attend English: Advanced Grammar and Vocabulary during the semester.

Internal exam:
The internal exam will be held on Thursday, 18 November 2021 (18:00-21:30). The room will be announced at a later date.

The internal exam must be completed in its entirety to receive ECTS.

This course will take place via Zoom for the whole semester.

Course information

Course level
B2/ C1
Date
30.09.2021–25.11.2021
  • Thursday, 18:00–19:50
24 Lessons
Lecturer
Anthony Mahler, PhD
Credit points
2 ECTS
Registration deadline
Monday 27.09.2021
Course fee
Students and PhD candidates: CHF 321.00
Members of staff: CHF 609.00
Alumni: CHF 609.00
Alumni FHNW: CHF 609.00
Registration

Course materials

To be announced.

Requirements

Active participation is assumed.

In order to receive credit points, participants will

  • not be absent more than once (additional inevitable absences must be compensated in consultation with the lecturer),
  • submit three satisfactory integrated writings with a TOEFL raw score of at least 3.0 (if an integrated writing is unsatisfactory, it may be resubmitted once),
  • submit three satisfactory independent writings with a TOEFL raw score of at least 3.0 (if an independent writing is unsatisfactory, it may be resubmitted once),
  • pass one complete speaking section with a TOEFL score of at least 21,
  • pass the internal exam with a TOEFL score of at least 85.

You can get a total of 2 credit points.

Participants are assessed by means of a portfolio (pass/fail).

Homework

± 90 minutes / week

Certificate of attendance

Active participation is assumed. In order to receive a certificate of attendance (available on request) for this course, you are not allowed to be absent more than once.
Additional inevitable absences must be compensated in consultation with the lecturer.

Placement test

This course requires either an obligatory computer placement test or completion of a preceding course. If you have not attended a preceding course, a computer placement test has to be taken prior to registration.

Replacement date

The supplementary replacement date for lessons that might not take place is: 4 December 2021 from 10:00 - 16:00.

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