Description

This 8-week completion course, A.K.A. Bootcamp, is intensive course for those who wish to get a desired score in a TOEFL test within a short period of time by committing themselves to studying for 6 weeks in a systematic way.

Feature 01. Pre-recorded lectures

The essential information on fundamental knowledge and test skills for TOEFL iBT is given in advance for learners to start their study whenever and wherever they want.

Feature 02. Live teaching sessions

After studying with the pre-recorded lectures, learners will join the scheduled live teaching sessions with Karen. Through this interactive session, learners can consolidate the knowledge and skills they have studied.

Feature 03. Community

Their learning outcomes will be boosted through their engagement in a community where they can get notifications about news, share their feedbacks on writing and speaking, and ask questions, which will be monitored and answered by Karen

With this course you will

• Learn how to be a master of your learning (autonomous learner)

• Familiarize yourself with using assessments as a learning tool (assessment for learning)

• Consolidate your learning by sharing your thoughts with your peers in the community (giving and taking feedback)

• Learn how to apply your knowledge and skills to TOEFL iBT tests (test skills)

• Improve academic English skills in general (academic English skills)

• Become a lifetime friend with Karen! What a bonus!

Pre-answered questions

• What is the prerequisite to this course?

  As this is an intensive course, your commitment to learning while actively involved in the community activities for 8 weeks is a key. If you have taken a TOEFL iBT test before, you can benefit more from this course, but not a prerequisite.

• Do I have to be involved in the community?

  No, but it is highly recommended.

  First reason is that studying is a lonely journey so you will get motivated by others in the community.

  Second, indirect learning from peers would be as beneficial as direct learning from a teacher. You will be surprised of how much you could learn, only by reading others’ thoughts.

  Third, your main assignment and feedback will be provided in the community.

  And lastly, you can benefit from notifications on what to do, like having a personal trainer! So, although it is NOT mandatory to join the community, I highly recommend you join it for better outcomes.

• Do I need to purchase textbooks?

  No, all the textbooks, handouts, and the vocabulary book are made by Karen, which will be automatically provided when you sign up for this course. You will find all the resources downloadable when you start.

• Do you provide the recordings of your live sessions?

  Yes, I know how busy everyone’s life can be and sometimes unexpected situations can arise, preventing you from joining the scheduled sessions. So, after each live session, all the recordings will be shared with you. But it is always better for you to join the live sessions and interact with me for better outcomes.

Full Curriculum

• DAY 01

  Speaking Q1
  Independent Question Analysis, Answer Structure, Pattern drills and Brainstorming Tips

  Writing Q2
  Independent Question Analysis and Notetaking

• DAY 02

  Speaking
  Brainstorming idea completion -> practice -> group discussion

  Writing
  Question analysis practice -> group discussion

• DAY 03

  Reading
  Orientation, vocabulary test, parsing practice

  Listening
  Listen and take notes that should be asked Note taking tips

• DAY 04

  Reading
  Parsing practice (comma -> verb -> noun)

  Listening
  Script analysis and Note taking practice

• DAY 05

  Speaking Q1
  Independent Question Sample Answer (Step-by-Step), Pronunciation (fluency and accuracy)

  Writing Q2
  Independent Writing Essay Structure and Template, Academic Writing Tips (lexical cues and sentence structures)

• DAY 06

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), New question analysis -> brainstorming -> note taking -> speaking practice -> recording -> peer feedback

  Writing
  Template practice completion -> group discussion for words, expressions, sentence structure revision

• DAY 07

  Reading
  Vocal test, how to read a paragraph

  Listening
  Conversation flow template, script analysis

• DAY 08

  Reading
  What to read by using lexical cues practice

  Listening
  Conversation questions graphic organiser practice

• DAY 09

  Speaking Q2
  Integrated Question – Conversation, How to read, what to listen, and how to take notes

  Writing Q2
  Independent Writing Essay Pattern Drills and Survey Report Writing

• DAY 10

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), Reading and listening -> note taking practice

  Writing
  Pattern drills and survey report writing practice -> peer feedback

• DAY 11

  Reading
  How to skim a passage actively

  Listening
  Conversation questions step-by-step practice

• DAY 12

  Reading
  Reading for summary practice

  Listening
  Conversation questions practice

• DAY 13

  Speaking Q2
  Integrated Question – Conversation, How to organise your notes in 30 sec to speak

  Writing Q2
  Independent Question Sample Answer (Step-by-Step)

• DAY 14

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), Note taking organisation -> speaking -> recording -> peer feedback

  Writing
  Type the sample answer for structure and expressions memorisation, Writing Q2 assignment submission *

• DAY 15

  Reading
  Question types analysis and problem solving skills

  Listening
  Lecture template

• DAY 16

  Reading
  Question types analysis practice

  Listening
  Lecture script analysis and graphic organiser practice

• DAY 17

  Speaking Q3
  Integrated Question – Lecture, How to read, what to listen, and how to take notes

  Writing Q1
  Integrated Writing Structure and Template, How to read and take notes -> paraphrasing

• DAY 18

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), Reading and listening -> note taking practice

  Writing
  Template practice completion -> group discussion for words, expressions, sentence structure revision, Paraphrasing practice

• DAY 19

  Reading
  Factual information, negative fact questions

  Listening
  Science lecture template

• DAY 20

  Reading
  Practice questions

  Listening
  Practice questions

• DAY 21

  Speaking Q3
  Integrated Question -Lecture, How to organise your notes in 30 sec to speak

  Writing Q1
  Integrated Writing Structure and Template, What to listen and take notes – sentence making

• DAY 22

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), Note taking organisation -> speaking -> recording -> peer feedback

  Writing
  Template memorization, Sentence making practice with note taken

• DAY 23

  Reading
  Sentence simplification, insertion

  Listening
  History lecture template

• DAY 24

  Reading
  Practice questions

  Listening
  Practice questions

• DAY 25

  Speaking Q4
  Integrated Question – Lecture summary, What to listen and how to take notes

  Writing Q1
  Integrated Writing: academic expressions pattern drills

• DAY 26

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), Listening note taking practice

  Writing
  Pattern drills practice

• DAY 27

  Reading
  Inference, rhetorical purposes questions

  Listening
  Lecture practice questions

• DAY 28

  Reading
  Practice questions

  Listening
  Practice questions

• DAY 29

  Speaking Q4
  Integrated Question – Lecture summary, How to organise your notes in 30 sec to speak

  Writing Q1
  Integrated Writing Sample (Step-by-Step)

• DAY 30

  Speaking
  Sample answer practice (pronunciation + answer structure memorisation), Note taking organisation -> speaking -> recording -> peer feedback

  Writing
  Type the sample answer for structure and expressions memorisation, Writing Q1 assignment submission *

• DAY 31

  Reading
  Reading practice set 01

  Listening
  Listening practice set 01

• DAY 32

  Reading
  Reading practice set 02

  Listening
  Listening practice set 02