TOEFL iBT
Introduction
Outline • • • • • • •
What's it ? Exam Pattern How do you plan Student’s Approach Game Plan 4 Week Program Class Room Etiquette
TOEFL iBT No. of Questions
Time
Reading
39-65 Qs
60 – 100 min
Listening
35 – 50 Qs
60 – 90 min
Speaking
6 tasks
20 – 30 min
Writing
2 tasks
50 min
Scoring • 30 Points each of • • • •
Listening Reading Writing Speaking
• Students needs a 79 + for Admissions • 100 plus always helps
Listening
Listening • • • • • • •
Introduction Strategies Taking notes & listening for details Implication Inference, Content & tone Turns or Turning Point words Examples Exercises
Reading
Reading • • • •
Introduction Strategies & Tips Obtaining Main idea, transitions Context Clues, Antonyms & Cohesive devices • Synonyms, Interferences, Cause & effect • Examples/ Sample RC’s
Speaking
Speaking • Introduction & Strategies • Independent Task • Developing a topic • Speaking Clearly
• Integrated Task • Connecting information from two sources • Summarizing a problem & solution
• Examples & Exercises
Writing
Writing • Introduction & Strategies • Independent task • Pre-Writing • Supporting the Opinion • Word Choice & self-evaluation
• Integrated task • Connecting Information from two sources • Developing ideas & Sentence Structure
• Examples • Class room Exercises/ Sample Essays
Lecturing • Every section will have a Lecture/ presentation • Followed by • • • •
Examples Class Room Discussion Exercises & Practice Session in Class Review/ Summary
Investment Time Split !
Writing , 20
Listeing , 35
Listeing Reading Speaking
Speaking , 30
Reading , 15
Writing
Student’s Approach • • • • • • •
Getting the feel of examination is key Patience. Build it Exam looks simple but its not that simple Practice as much as you can Have key scoring areas Always Carry a “Cool head” One Section At a time
4 Weeks • Week 1 : Reading & Writing ; familiarizing with Examination • Week 2 : Writing • Week 3 : Listening • Week 4 : Speaking, Pulling it all together
Class Room Etiquette • • • • • •
Informal Timing Healthy Participation Study Groups Discussions Practice
Success Mantra
Let the fun begin !