This test preparation course, developed by the experts who create, administer and score the TOEFL test, will help English language learners improve their skills.
The TOEFL test is a widely accepted English-language assessment. It has helped millions of people achieve their dreams to study, work or live abroad. More than 10,000 institutions of higher education, government agencies and organizations worldwide accept TOEFL scores for making important decisions.
This course will help you understand what you can do to achieve a better TOEFL test score. Instructors will guide you through each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) and, using archived past test questions, will explain the kinds of questions you can expect. You will receive valuable advice, including how to register for the test, how it is scored and how to prepare for test day.
This course is highly interactive, using videos, sample questions with explanations, short quizzes and collaborative discussion boards. You will also have access to real test materials from past tests.
In addition, there will be free resources and discounted test prep offers throughout the course. Finally, you will receive valuable insider tips to help you do better on the TOEFL test so you can apply to the university or job of your dreams.
【Meet the instructors】
Michael W. Knab (“Inside the TOEFL® Test” Host) is the host of “Inside the TOEFL® Test” video series and a frequent contributor to the ETS TOEFL® blog, “Study. Learn. Live.” He joined ETS in 2002, and has been part of the TOEFL® team in various roles since 2007. Before coming to ETS, he developed advanced teacher standards and was a middle-school English teacher. He holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University (D.C.) and a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Villanova University.
Cynthia Newman (Reading Instructor) has worked in the field of English Language Learning for 30 years. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from the University of Northern Iowa and the Cambridge Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (DTEFLA, currently known as DELTA). Throughout her career, she has specialized in the curriculum development, teaching, and testing of English for Academic Purposes. She has taught in pre-university Intensive English Programs as well as post-admittance Spoken English/Teaching Assistant preparation programs, academic Writing programs, and English for Specific Purposes programs both in the United States and the Middle East. Since joining ETS upon her return to the United States in 2005, she has worked on the TOEFL iBT® speaking and reading measures.
Shawn Gorman (Writing Instructor) holds a Ph.D. in French Language and Literature from Boston University. He also taught French and English at the high school and university level in Europe and the United States for 9 years. He has published research on topics in 20th century French literature and philosophy and presented research on second language acquisition at professional conferences. He also worked as a librarian at Harvard University for 7 years.
Molly Palmer (Speaking Instructor) has worked as an Assessment Specialist in English Language Learning at ETS since 2013. She works primarily on the TOEFL® test speaking and reading measures. Before coming to ETS, Molly taught Spanish language and literature for several years at the university level. She earned her Ph.D. in Spanish Cultural Studies from Rutgers University in 2010. Molly also has extensive experience teaching English. She lived in Spain for many years, where she taught English to university students.
Faye Weidner (Host) joined ETS in 2013 and has been working on the speaking section of the TOEFL® test ever since. She works on development of speaking items and also oversees online scoring activities. Prior to coming to ETS, she taught English to university students in Changsha, China, and to adult immigrants in Washington, D.C. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and German from Dickinson College, as well as a Master of Education in Intercultural Communication from the University of Pennsylvania. She loves to study languages and explore the world—she speaks German and Spanish, and has lived in Spain, Germany, and China.
Insook Chung (Listening Instructor) is an Assessment Specialist in the Assessment Development Division at ETS in Princeton, New Jersey. She has been working on the TOEFL® test, specializing in listening assessment, and developing the SAT Korean Subject Test. She received her Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) in Language Education from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Her experiences include teaching English as a foreign language in Korea and teaching Korean language in the United States.
Kathleen Fletcher (Moderator) is a TOEFL® Test Prep and Skill Building Product Manager at ETS in Princeton, New Jersey. She began her career with ETS in 2006 and over the last 10 years, has worked within the Global Education, New Product Development and the Higher Education groups. In her current position as a TOEFL® Test Prep and Skill Building product manager, Kathleen manages current TOEFL® test preparation tools, as well as works on the development of new products.
Elizabeth Jenner (Moderator) is an Assessment Specialist in English Language Learning at ETS. She has specialized in developing the TOEFL® iBT test and its supporting materials for test takers since 2004. She earned her Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from the University of New England, Australia. She speaks Spanish, has lived in Mexico and Guatemala, and loves learning about the indigenous cultures of Latin America.
Ashley Woodrow (Moderator) joined ETS in 2013 as part of the TOEFL® team. She works on the TOEFL® social media properties and the development of the TOEFL® scholarship program. She holds a Bachelor of Science from West Chester University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Rider University.
【课程介绍】
本课程介绍国际通用的会计学前沿理论与实务,由13讲共34个单元构成,全面介绍会计基本概念、原理以及如何应用财务知识进行商务决策等。课程内容包括:会计学概述、会计原则与假定、会计等式和复式记账法、会计循环、特种日记账和明细分类账、库存盘存制度与计价方法、银行账户与现金管理、分类财务报表的编制、股份公司的组织与股东所有权益、每股收益与股息核算、公司债券核算等。课程将在概要介绍会计科学的基本知识的基础上,帮助学习者逐步掌握企业会计循环中的簿记原理和方法,重点培养学习者的操作能力和分析能力。旨在培养熟悉国内外会计理论与实务、能运用英语从事会计工作、具有良好职业素养的财务和管理人员。
【课程特色】
本课程有如下几个方面的特色与优势:品牌课程 基础扎实 本课程是教育部来华留学英语授课品牌课程和省级精品资源共享课程,课程资源的积累扎实、深厚。全英教学 师资雄厚 课程实施全英教学,通过充分的语言环境浸泡,进一步提高学生以及财务工作者专业英语的运用能力。授课教师均有一年以上的海外研修经历,均获得全英授课资质认证,英语授课熟练。中西结合 兼容并蓄 课程立足国际通行的会计原则与做法,知识点的构建以国际通行原则为主,在授课过程中对比国内外实务差异,中西结合,实现教学内容的本土化与国际化的融合。循序渐进 一课一项 课程以知识点为核心,从简到繁地逐步介绍基本会计业务知识及必要技能,采用“一课一项”的教学方式,减轻学生的学习压力。注重实效 一课一练 为帮助学习者巩固所学业务知识,更好掌握实际操作技能,每单元配一套测验题,即学即测,检测学习效果。
【课程团队】课程负责人郭桂杭:广东外语外贸大学国际商务英语学院教授,英国皇家特许管理会计师(ACMA)、全球特许管理会计师(CGMA),曾获“广东省教学名师”、“南粤优秀教师”等称号。郭老师还是中国国际贸易学会国际商务英语研究委员会常务副理事长、中国对外贸易合作企业协会商务英语专业工作委员会常务副会长、广东省本科高校外语类专业教学指导委员会商务英语分委员会副主任委员、广东省本科高校在线开放课程指导委员会委员、英国皇家特许管理会计师公会(CIMA)学术促进委员会委员。他从事商务英语以及会计等管理课程的全英教学与研究多年,在国内外学术期刊发表40余篇学术论文,主编国家级“十五”、“十一五”、“十二五”规划教材及商务英语系列教材40余部,主持完成全国重点会计科研课题1项,参与国家社科基金项目1项,主持国家级一流本科专业建设点1个、教育部来华留学英语授课品牌课程1项、省级精品资源共享课程1项、省级研究生示范课程1项、省级教学团队1个、省级特色专业2个,主持和参与完成6项省部级教改项目、5项横向合作课题,获省级教学成果奖一等奖2项、省级教学成果奖培育项目1项,主持教育部产学研合作协同育人项目3项。团队成员仇莹:广东外语外贸大学国际商务英语学院讲师,毕业于中南财经政法大学,中国注册会计师非执业会员,曾前往英美等国访学,从事会计与财务教学多年,具有较为扎实的理论基础和丰富的教学经验。蔡欢:广东外语外贸大学国际商务英语学院副教授,毕业于美国密苏里大学。现广东外语外贸大学任教。研究方向为:公司金融,财务管理与公司治理。蔡老师教授课程包括:会计学原理、中级会计、审计学、财务报告与税务(CIMA课程)、经济学原理、公司金融、案例分析与调研报告等。王美宁:广东外语外贸大学国际商务英语学院讲师,毕业于广州外国语学院,获专门用途英语学士学位。2004年毕业于英国中央兰开夏大学,获工商管理硕士学位。2010年8月至2011年2月期间,于澳大利亚昆士兰大学访学。1992年至今在广东外语外贸大学任教,教授财务会计、管理会计等课程。
【参考资料】
Susan F. Haka, Jan R. Williams and Mark S. Bettner. Accounting: The Basis for Business Decisions, 17th edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc. / China Machine Press, 2017 (Chapters 01-15)
Guo, Guihang. Basic Accounting for Chinese Learners, 2nd edition, University of International Business and Economics Press, 2013.
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