Skills for TOEFL English A

Skills for TOEFL English A

General Courses

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All Schools

2Year

IA9992GCA1

2.00Credits

講義 (Lecture)

Spring semester 2026

(Spring semester)

VILLASOR ALEXANDRA LABUCA

Institute for International Relations

English

N/a

By appointment

xxhqz276@hq.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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【Course Objectives】
To practice the skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL test, which measures the English ability of non-native speakers, particularly for those wishing to study abroad. The primary goal is to achieve a better TOEFL score.

【Learning Outcome】
Students will practice skills necessary to succeed on the TOEFL test, specifically listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

TOEFL, Test Exam, トーフル

This course aims to improve general English, the focus is specifically on the skills required for the TOEFL exam rather than just general fluency. Discussions will mainly be in English.

Class 1:    Orientation, Syllabus, & Self-Introductions
Class 2:    Module 1, Lesson 1: Agreement & Disagreement
Class 3:    Module 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Gist
Class 4:    Module 1, Lesson 3: Verb Tenses
Class 5:    Module 1, Lesson 4: Verb Tenses
Class 6:    Module 1, Lesson 5: Understanding Gist
Class 7:    Module 1, Lesson 6: Understanding Purpose
Class 8:    Midterm Exam
Class 9:    Module 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Negatives
Class 10:    Module 2, Lesson 2: Specific Information
Class 11:    Module 2, Lesson 3: Articles
Class 12:    Module 2, Lesson 4: Comparatives & Superlatives
Class 13:    Module 2, Lesson 5: Specific Information
Class 14:    Module 2, Lesson 6: Pronoun Reference
Class 15:    Final Exam

In-person

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Limited permission for use

Try First: You are encouraged to try to figure out meanings and tasks by yourself or with your partners before seeking digital help.

Allowed Assistance: You are permitted to use a dictionary or translation software for help, but it should not replace your own effort.

Focus on Personal Effort: Homework is intended to be done by the student before class, not during class, to ensure genuine learning.

Academic Integrity: If a submission (outputs, homeworks, etc.)  is suspected of being an inappropriate "copy-paste" from an AI, the instructor may conduct a follow-up exam to verify the student's actual understanding and will negatively impact the grade.

Textbook: Boost Your English 1 (2010) by Shishido, Mann, and Taylore-Knowles; Published by Seibido.

Many kinds of reference books, dictionaries, and English listening materials (such as CDs, videos, and DVDs) are available in the library.

Students are responsible for reviewing and previewing course content.

Students are expected to engage in group tasks, conversations, and writing exercises. 

Homework     (20%)
Class Assignments / Class Engagement / Group Discussions     (20%)
Midterm Exam     (30%)
Final Exam     (30%)

Feedback will be provided during class or by appointment.

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このクラスの目的は必ずしも英語を流暢に喋ることではありません。主な目的は、TOEFLテストでより良いスコアを取ることです。