Contents IIntroduction PProject Description PProject timeline FFrequently Asked Questions EExam Description HHow to score high marks on the TOEFL test?

Introduction: The TOEFL taken by non-native speakers of English who need to submit evidence of their language proficiency when they apply to study in English-medium colleges and universities. A new version of the TOEFL has recently been introduced( IBT). Our training Course addresses the difference between merely knowing the material and knowing how to use the material to perform on test day.

The training course description: Our training Course is geared towards promoting independent learning via computer-based communication and group work. A group of learners will be: A.selected intentionally from the graduates B.guided to some useful TOEFL Internet sites C.assigned some linguistic tasks

The training course Topics and details lecturer Course Details Topic Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi  What is TOEFL?  What is the Internet-based test like?  Where can you take the TOEFL TEST?  What Does the TOEFL Test Include?  What's different about the test?  How is the Speaking section scored?  Has the TOEFL score scale changed for Internet- based testing?  Where do you get a TOEFL bulletin?  Where and when can you take the TOEFL?  How do you register to take the TOEFL in Kuwait?  How do you prepare for the TOEFL?  What do you do on the day of the test? First period Frequently Asked Questions Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi  How does the new Internet-based TOEFL compare with the computer-based and paper-based versions of the test ?  The purpose of the TOEFL  TOEFL four sections  Step- by-step Study Plan.  High Score. Exam description.

The training course Topics and details lecturer Course Details Topic Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi  TOEFL iBT Speaking tips.  Class Discussion.  Class Evaluation. Second period  Speaking Skill Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi  TOEFL iBT Listening tips  Two conversations that include two or more speakers in each with four passages.  Listening Evaluation  How to be a good listener? Third period Listening Skill Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi TOEFL iBT Reading tips.  Reading Passage  Reading Evaluation  TOEFL IBT writing tips.  TOEFL Style essay writing.  Writing Evaluation. Fourth period  Reading Skill  Writing Skill

The training course timeline : It will last for 10 weeks. Two hours a week. Students receive : Electronic feedback on their assignments. A direct response from the part of the teacher.Evaluation: Constantly done after each class.

Frequently Asked Questions My students’ questions are what make the class interesting and informative. Students often learn more from discussing each other’s questions than from practicing in the book, so I expected that they will bring lots of questions to class each day. If everyone asks and thinks and shares ideas, the class will be not only educational, but also fun.

What is TOEFL? The Test of English as a Foreign Language Where and when can you take the TOEFL? The test is usually taken on a computer in a test center. Candidates may take the TOEFL only once a calendar month.

What Does the TOEFL Test Include? Section I: Listening Comprehension Section II: Speaking Section III: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Section IV: Essay Writing

What's different about the test? The TOEFL iBT has a new Speaking section. There is no longer a Structure section. Lectures and conversations in the Listening section are longer. Note-taking is allowed The speech in the listening material sounds more natural. The Reading section has new questions. The Writing section requires typing.

Has the TOEFL score scale changed for Internet-based testing? Yes. The new score scale is shown here. Score Scale Section0-30Listening 0-30Reading 0-30Speaking 0-30Writing Total Score The total score is the sum of the four skill scores.

Where do you get a TOEFL bulletin? AMIDEAST and Expression maintain a supply of test bulletins with all pertinent information about the TOEFL, including the registration form.

Do the sample questions in the TOEFL bulletin. Visit the TOEFL Web site to see sample questions and tests.TOEFL Web site Purchase TOEFL preparation materials from AMIDEAST and Expression.(Optional)TOEFL preparation materials Take a test preparation class at AMIDEAST and Expression. (Optional) How do you prepare for the TOEFL?

What do you do on the day of the test? Arrive 30 minutes before the assigned test time. Check-in procedures take time. Bring photo bearing identification, as described in the TOEFL registration bulletin. Bring your test confirmation information.

The purpose of the TOEFL® test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The scores are required for purposes of admission by many worldwide colleges and universities. Exam Description

IBT Structure Total Test Time: Approximately 4 hours What are the IBT four sections ? Topics TestedDescription Section Tests listening skills for both short conversations, and longer academic conversations. 30 to 39 questions Listening Tests reading comprehension skills. Question types include multiple choices and fill in the blank. 30 to 36 questions Reading Tests writing skills. Students are presented with two separate essay questions to which to respond. 2 essaysWriting Tests speaking skills; test taker's voice is recorded during the exam. Question types include.  Independent Topics.  Integrated Topics. 6 speaking questions Speaking

1. Check with the university or college you would like to attend. 2. Select a date when you want to take the test. 3. Once you ’ ve registered for the test, it ’ s time to prepare! 4. Take TOEFL practice test to familiarize yourself with the new testing format. 5. Next, select high-quality TOEFL test preparation resources. 6. Study hard on a daily basis. Take practice tests frequently to measure your progress. A simple step-by-step study plan to help students prepare for the TOEFL Test.

Read each question carefully Pace yourself so that you have enough time to answer every question. Answer every question in each section. In the Listening section, confirm your answer only when you are certain you are ready to move on to the next question. 7. Take the test. Good luck to you! Become familiar with the formats and requirements of each section of the test.

Thank You Thank You for attending and listening. Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi

IBT Overview State of Kuwait Ministry of Education ELT Supervision

Presenter Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi Teacher of English Mishref Secondary School

Next Generation TOEFL Why is the test changing? *More focus on ability to communicate *How well students use English *Uses integrated tasks that reflect how language is actually used - Read/listen/speak - Listen/speak - Read/listen/write

Test Overview Previous TOEFL (CBT) New TOEFL (iBT)  Test is saved on computer  Test will be delivered via the Internet  Non-integrated skill testing  Some integrated skill testing  No note-taking allowed for Listening, Structure and Reading  Note-taking allowed for all sections  CBT scores still valid for two years, but schools may require a new (IBT) score.  No Structure (Grammar) section; new Speaking section

Reading Section iBT  3 passages total, 12 questions per passage  Reading passages are longer: words each  A max. of 3-4 words may be hyper-linked to a dictionary  A review button allows a student to review answers  Each question mentions the relevant paragraph:  “According to paragraph 4, what can be inferred about…”

Reading Section New iBT Reading Questions  The author’s method of explanation/definition  Paraphrase of a sentence  Choose and categorize ideas from a list  Choose key points for a summary of the whole passage

Listening Section iBT  No more short conversation section  2 longer conversations with 2 or more speakers each  4 longer lectures, some of which include dialogue  5-6 questions per conversation or lecture  Some questions repeat a small section and ask about the speaker’s meaning  Note taking is allowed

Listening Section Question types New iBT Listening Questions  Identify (Yes/No) which ideas were mentioned (>2 answers)  The meaning of a repeated phrase or sentence  The speaker’s method of explanation

Speaking Section  This section is new  6 questions in total  2 independent tasks on familiar topics  4 integrated tasks: 2 based on Reading/Listening; 2 based on Listening

Speaking Section 2 Independent Tasks EEach gives 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer EEach question appears on the screen BBoth questions discuss non-academic information Examples: Give this a try!!! (15 seconds-prep/45 seconds- speak) “Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation.” “Some universities require first-year students to live in dormitories on campus. Others allow students to live off campus. Which policy do you think is better for…?”

Speaking Section 4 Integrated Tasks 22 Reading/Listening/Speaking EEach task gives 45 seconds to read a 5-8 sentence long passage, and then plays a short conversation or explanation First task : a short announcement and a long conversation Time: 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to answer “The woman expresses her opinion of the announcement made by the university president. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.” Second task: a short reading and a lecture Time: 20 seconds to prepare, and 60 seconds to respond “Discuss the suitability of antelopes and horses for domestication. Which is more suitable?”

Speaking Section 4 Integrated Tasks 22 Listening/Speaking AAfter the listening, each task gives 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer. Each question appears on the screen. The first task is a long conversation between two students: “The students discuss two possible solutions to the woman’s problem. Describe the problem. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.” The second task is a lecture that is slightly shorter than those on the CBT: “Using points and examples from the talk, explain how the automobile and the radio contributed to a common culture in the United States.”

Writing Section 1 Reading/Listening/Writing Task  One academic reading and one listening passage  Five minutes to read the passage first  Then, after listening to a lecture on the same topic, a student has 20 minutes to write  An answer must discuss the key ideas in the listening passage and explain how they differ from those in the reading  No personal opinion is required  The reading passage will always be available, but not the lecture (must use notes) 1 Writing task similar to that of the previous TOEFL  The question asks a student about personal experience and knowledge  30 minutes to write an essay

iBT Scoring The score report universities receive will contain: Four skill scores - Reading Listening Speaking Writing0-30 A total score: Student score reports will also contain performance feedback.

Scoring Comparison PBTCBTiBT

Our TOEFL Preparation New TOEFL and Academic course has begun! Includes iBT Questions Type practice Includes skill building for grammar, vocabulary, summarizing, and paraphrasing

Thank You!!! Thank You for attending and listening!!! Mrs.Khaleda Al-Failakawi