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TOEFL iBT

Name: TOEFL iBT
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Expert TOEFL iBT preparation covering the updated adaptive Reading and Listening sections, the four Speaking tasks, and the two Writing tasks including the new Writing for an Academic Discussion question. Our course develops the integrated academic English skills needed to succeed, with focused training on note-taking for lectures, synthesizing reading and listening passages, and constructing well-organized spoken and written responses. Teacher Changchang provides personalised strategies to help you achieve your target band score on the 1-6 scale.

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Adaptive Reading and Listening sections for more accurate scoringAccepted by over 12,000 institutions in 160+ countriesThe most widely accepted English test for US university admissionsIntegrated tasks test real academic skills: reading, listening, then speaking or writingUpdated 2024-2026 format with shorter test time (under 2 hours)New 1-6 band scoring scale aligned with CEFR levelsMyBest Scores feature combines highest section scores across test datesAvailable at test centres and as TOEFL iBT Home Edition

What's covered

Reading

35 minutes

Adaptive section featuring 2 academic passages with 10 questions each. Passages are drawn from university-level textbooks across natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Question types test vocabulary in context, factual detail, inference, rhetorical purpose, and overall text organisation.

•Factual Information
•Negative Factual Information
•Inference
•Rhetorical Purpose
•Vocabulary in Context
•Reference
•Sentence Simplification
•Insert Text
•Prose Summary
•Fill in a Table

Listening

36 minutes

Adaptive section with 3 lectures and 2 conversations from university settings. Lectures may include classroom discussions with student participation. Tests understanding of main ideas, details, speaker attitude, organisation, and the ability to make inferences and connections.

•Gist-Content
•Gist-Purpose
•Detail
•Speaker Attitude/Function
•Organisation
•Connecting Content
•Inference
•Multiple Answer

Speaking

16 minutes

Four tasks testing the ability to communicate effectively in academic settings. Task 1 is an independent opinion question. Tasks 2-4 are integrated, requiring test-takers to read and/or listen to academic material then speak about it. Responses are recorded and scored by a combination of AI and human raters.

•Independent Speaking (Task 1): Personal opinion on a familiar topic
•Integrated Speaking (Task 2): Read a passage, listen to a conversation, then summarise
•Integrated Speaking (Task 3): Read a passage, listen to a lecture, then explain
•Integrated Speaking (Task 4): Listen to a lecture, then summarise key points

Writing

29 minutes

Two tasks assessing written academic English. The Integrated Writing task requires reading a passage, listening to a lecture that challenges it, then writing a summary of the relationship. The Writing for an Academic Discussion task presents a professor's question and student responses, requiring the test-taker to contribute their own substantive response to the discussion.

•Integrated Writing (Task 1): Read, listen, and write about the relationship between the two sources (20 minutes)
•Writing for an Academic Discussion (Task 2): Contribute to an online academic discussion with a well-developed response (10 minutes)

Lesson Plan

12-Week Plan

2 lessons/week1.5h per lesson$1,680 AUD

Week	Focus	Topics	Homework
Week 1	Course Introduction & Comprehensive Diagnostic Full assessment and personalised course planning	• TOEFL iBT overview: format, adaptive testing, new 1-6 band scoring system • Understanding university and programme TOEFL requirements • Full diagnostic test with all four sections	Complete full diagnostic test; research target programme TOEFL minimums; begin academic vocabulary notebook
Week 2	Academic Vocabulary Building Systematic vocabulary development for all TOEFL sections	• Academic Word List (AWL): high-frequency words in TOEFL passages • Word formation: prefixes, suffixes, and root analysis for meaning inference • Collocations and academic phrases used across disciplines	Learn 50 AWL items with collocations; read 3 academic articles and identify new vocabulary; complete word formation exercises
Week 3	Reading: Foundational Question Types Detail-oriented reading skills for factual and vocabulary questions	• Understanding TOEFL reading passage types: expository, argumentative, historical • Vocabulary in Context: strategies when you do and do not know the word • Factual Information: locating specific details efficiently	Complete 3 passages focusing on factual and vocabulary questions; add 20 new words to vocabulary notebook
Week 4	Reading: Higher-Order Question Types Inference, purpose, and text-level comprehension	• Inference questions: distinguishing stated vs implied information • Rhetorical Purpose: why the author mentions, uses, or includes information • Sentence Simplification: identifying core meaning in complex academic sentences	Complete 2 passages focusing on inference and rhetorical purpose; practise 10 Insert Text items; timed passage reading
Week 5	Reading: Summary & Synthesis + Listening Foundations Global reading comprehension and introduction to TOEFL listening	• Prose Summary: identifying major vs minor points in full passages • Fill in a Table: categorising information by concept or viewpoint • Transition to Listening: academic lecture conventions and discourse markers	Complete 4 Prose Summary and 3 Fill in a Table items; listen to 3 lectures with structured note-taking; begin listening journal
Week 6	Listening: Conversations & Basic Lecture Questions Understanding campus interactions and lecture main ideas	• Conversation types: office hours, registration, library, housing • Gist-Content vs Gist-Purpose: what is discussed vs why the conversation happens • Detail questions in conversations: specific facts and agreements	Complete 4 conversations and 3 lectures; practise gist and detail questions; refine note-taking technique
Week 7	Listening: Advanced Lecture Comprehension Complex lecture questions and connecting content	• Organisation questions: how lectures are structured and how ideas connect • Connecting Content: relationships between concepts presented at different points • Inference: what the speaker implies through examples, analogies, and rhetorical questions	Complete 5 lectures focusing on organisation and inference questions; full timed Listening section practice
Week 8	Speaking: Independent & Integrated Foundations Building spoken fluency and response structure for all tasks	• Task 1 (Independent): opinion framework with reason-example development • Preparation phase technique: 15-second brainstorm and outline method • Task 2 (Integrated Reading-Conversation): identifying the announcement and reaction	Record 4 Task 1 and 4 Task 2 responses; self-evaluate using ETS rubrics; pronunciation drills on stress patterns
Week 9	Speaking: Advanced Integrated Tasks & Fluency Perfecting Tasks 3-4 and building natural delivery	• Task 3 deep dive: efficiently reading the academic passage and integrating with lecture • Task 4 (Lecture Summary): organising 2-3 main points with supporting details • Cross-task fluency: reducing hesitations, using transition phrases naturally	Record 4 Task 3 and 4 Task 4 responses; practise timed responses with stopwatch; fluency-focused shadowing exercises
Week 10	Writing: Integrated Writing Task Reading-lecture synthesis in written form	• Integrated Writing overview: reading passage, 3-minute lecture, 20-minute essay • Reading phase: identifying 3 main arguments and supporting evidence • Listening phase: note-taking focused on how the lecture challenges or supports the reading	Write 3 Integrated Writing essays under timed conditions; compare with model answers; grammar exercises on reporting verbs
Week 11	Writing: Academic Discussion & Mock Test #1 Mastering the newer writing task and full test simulation	• Writing for an Academic Discussion: reading the professor prompt and student contributions • Developing a clear position that builds on but does not repeat peer responses • Supporting your contribution with reasoning, examples, or counterarguments	Write 5 Academic Discussion responses (timed); analyse mock test results; create targeted study plan for remaining week
Week 12	Final Mock Test & Exam Day Preparation Complete test readiness and confidence building	• Full TOEFL iBT mock test #2 with adaptive difficulty simulation • Comprehensive score analysis comparing mock tests #1 and #2 • Targeted intensive practice on weakest question types	Light review of key strategies and templates; prepare all required documents; rest and confidence preparation

4-Week Plan

3 lessons/week1.5h per lesson$720 AUD

Week	Focus	Topics	Homework
Week 1	TOEFL Foundations: Reading & Listening Exam format orientation and building core receptive skills	• TOEFL iBT format overview: adaptive testing, new band scoring (1-6), MyBest Scores • Reading strategies: skimming for structure, scanning for detail, vocabulary inference • Reading question types: factual, negative factual, inference, rhetorical purpose	Complete 2 full Reading passages with questions; listen to 3 academic lectures and practise note-taking; review vocabulary from passages
Week 2	Speaking: Independent & Integrated Tasks Developing spoken fluency for all four speaking tasks	• Task 1 (Independent): opinion structure templates and idea generation techniques • Task 2 (Integrated): reading-listening-speaking coordination and note integration • Task 3 (Integrated): explaining academic concepts from reading and lecture sources	Record responses to 8 speaking tasks (2 per type); self-evaluate using TOEFL rubrics; practise 15-second preparation drills
Week 3	Writing: Integrated & Academic Discussion Mastering both TOEFL writing tasks	• Integrated Writing: identifying counterarguments between reading and lecture • Note-taking framework for Integrated Writing lecture component • Integrated Writing essay structure: point-by-point comparison format	Write 2 Integrated Writing responses (20 min each) and 3 Academic Discussion responses (10 min each); review model answers
Week 4	Full Practice Test & Final Strategy Simulated exam experience and score maximisation	• Full-length TOEFL iBT practice test under timed conditions • Score analysis by section and question type • Advanced Reading: Prose Summary and Fill in a Table strategies	Review all practice test errors; complete targeted drills on weakest section; prepare test-day materials

8-Week Plan

2 lessons/week1.5h per lesson$1,200 AUD

Week	Focus	Topics	Homework
Week 1	TOEFL Overview & Diagnostic Assessment Understanding the exam and establishing a baseline	• TOEFL iBT structure: adaptive Reading/Listening, Speaking, Writing • New scoring system: 1-6 band scale and CEFR alignment • Diagnostic test covering all four sections	Complete online diagnostic; research target university TOEFL requirements; begin vocabulary journal
Week 2	Reading: Vocabulary & Detail Questions Foundational reading skills for TOEFL passages	• Academic passage structure: introduction, body, conclusion patterns • Vocabulary in Context: using word parts, context clues, and collocation • Factual Information questions: locating and verifying specific details	Read 3 academic passages with timed questions; add 30 new academic vocabulary items to journal; complete vocabulary exercises
Week 3	Reading: Inference & Organisation Questions Higher-order reading comprehension skills	• Inference questions: identifying implied meaning and logical conclusions • Rhetorical Purpose: understanding why authors include specific information • Sentence Simplification: identifying essential meaning in complex sentences	Complete 2 full passages focusing on inference and organisation questions; practise Insert Text and Prose Summary drills
Week 4	Listening: Lectures & Conversations Developing academic listening comprehension	• Note-taking system for TOEFL lectures: main ideas, details, and relationships • Lecture organisation patterns: classification, comparison, cause-effect, chronology • Conversation patterns: office hours, student services, campus life	Listen to 5 academic lectures with note-taking practice; complete 2 conversation sets; review note quality
Week 5	Listening: Advanced Skills & Speaking Task 1 Complex listening tasks and independent speaking foundations	• Connecting Content questions: relating information across lecture segments • Organisation questions: understanding lecture structure and progression • Inference in lectures: what is implied but not directly stated	Complete full adaptive Listening practice set; record 6 Task 1 responses; self-evaluate for fluency and coherence
Week 6	Speaking: Integrated Tasks 2, 3 & 4 Mastering all integrated speaking response types	• Task 2: note template for reading passage and conversation, response structure • Task 3: linking academic reading concepts to lecture examples • Task 4: organising lecture summary with main points and supporting details	Complete 3 sets of Tasks 2-4; record and review each response; practise 30-second preparation phase
Week 7	Writing: Both Task Types Integrated Writing and Writing for an Academic Discussion	• Integrated Writing: reading-lecture relationship patterns (contrast, challenge, alternative) • Note-taking for the Integrated Writing lecture while retaining reading information • Essay structure: introduction, 3 body paragraphs (one per point), optional conclusion	Write 3 Integrated Writing essays and 4 Academic Discussion responses; review against scoring rubrics; grammar exercises
Week 8	Full Mock Tests & Exam Preparation Complete test simulation and final optimisation	• Full-length TOEFL iBT mock test #1 under strict timed conditions • Detailed score analysis: section scores and question-type breakdown • Mock test #2 focusing on adaptive difficulty progression	Analyse both mock test results; targeted review of weakest areas; prepare ID documents and test-day checklist

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