TOEFL Writing: Advanced Training for the TOEFL iBT Writing Section (2023 update)
Students learn how to write their TOEFL essays with Teacher Peter, an experienced TOEFL prep coach and rater. They get advice, practice, and feedback on both TOEFL essays, including the new academic discussion essay released in July 2023.
Peter Kanjorski
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will write at least 8 TOEFL writing essays during the course.Assessment
Learners' essays will be reviewed and scored by the instructor, who will provide written feedback and advice.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Since 1964 the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has been a rite of passage for millions of international students and professionals hoping to study or work in the United States. Even if they’ve studied English for years, most students find the test difficult and even frustrating. But how does it really work and what does it take to succeed? This course provides detailed instruction on writing essays for the TOEFL writing section and gives students the practice, advice, feedback and resources they’ll need. Join me, Teacher Peter, an experienced TOEFL rater and ESL teacher, to learn how to achieve your best TOEFL writing score. Lesson #1: Introduction and Instruction on Writing TOEFL Essays Outschool Welcoming video Video introducing Teacher Peter Video lecture about the TOEFL writing section Students write Essay Task #1: Integrated Essay Students write Essay Task #2: Writing for an Academic Discussion Instructor scores essays and provides feedback Lesson #2: Essay Writing Practice Students write Essay Task #1: Integrated Essay Students write Essay Task #2: Writing for an Academic Discussion Instructor scores essays and provides feedback Lesson #3: Essay Writing Practice Students write Essay Task #1: Integrated Essay Students write Essay Task #2: Writing for an Academic Discussion Instructor scores essays and provides feedback Lesson #4: Essay Writing Practice Students write Essay Task #1: Integrated Essay Students write Essay Task #2: Writing for an Academic Discussion Instructor scores essays and provides feedback
Learning Goals
Students will receive instruction on the writing section of the TOEFL. Students will learn how to structure and write essays and will receive scores, feedback and error correction. They will also receive TOEFL practice resources along with practical advice from a real TOEFL rater (me!). The main learning goal is to increase their TOEFL writing section score. The secondary goal is to improve the quality of their academic writing generally.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Instruction on Writing TOEFL Essays
Students learn how to write the TOEFL's updated essays and receive detailed feedback and scores on two practice essays. 2 assignments
16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Essay Writing Practice
Students receive detailed feedback and scores on two practice essays. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Essay Writing Practice
Students receive detailed feedback and scores on two practice essays. 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Essay Writing Practice
Students receive detailed feedback and scores on two practice essays. 1 assignment
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Upon enrollment, students will receive documents and links to TOEFL preparation resources that I have vetted and use extensively in my TOEFL prep courses.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Dickinson College
A native English speaker with a degree in English and Political Science and two TEFL certificates, I've been teaching English to beginning and advanced students since 2012. I also score the speaking sections of the TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, and the new TOEFL Essentials exams and have prepared many students to take the TOEFL as well as other international English exams.
I've taught thousands of hours of English to more than one hundred students over the past 11 years and consider myself an expert in the field. Some of my students have been with me for over seven years and have become like family. I enjoy watching their development and helping them achieve their goals. Reviews
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