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.
【课程简介】
本课程围绕人与自然和谐共生的核心理念,深入解读中国生态文明建设的实践路径与全球意义。您将看到浙江安吉余村通过“绿水青山就是金山银山”理念实现生态经济双赢的转型实践,见证北京蓝天保卫战如何通过精准治理改善空气质量,了解三代塞罕坝人创造世界最大人工林海的奇迹,感受新能源汽车如何推动城市可持续发展的探索,也能知晓中国在联合国大会上提出“碳达峰、碳中和”目标推动全球环境治理的担当。这些实践生动诠释了生态文明理念的丰富内涵,展现了中国式现代化是人与自然和谐共生的现代化。中国以生态优先、绿色发展的现代化路径,为全球可持续发展贡献了中国智慧与实践方案。
【About This Course】
This course centers on the core concept of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature, offering an in-depth interpretation of China’s ecological civilization practices and their global significance. You will explore the transformative practices of Yucun Village in Anji, Zhejiang, where the concept of “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” has achieved a win-win outcome for ecology and economy. You will witness how Beijing’s fight for blue skies has improved air quality through precise governance, learn about the miracle created by three generations of people in Saihanba who built the world’s largest man-made forest, and experience how new energy vehicles are driving urban sustainable development. Additionally, you will understand China’s commitment to global environmental governance through its “peak carbon and carbon neutrality” goals proposed at the United Nations General Assembly. These practices vividly illustrate the rich connotations of the ecological civilization concept and demonstrate that Chinese modernization is a modernization of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. By prioritizing ecology and pursuing green development, China’s modernization path contributes Chinese wisdom and practical solutions to global sustainable development.
【课程特色】
1. 系统阐释中国式现代化,以叙事方式增强传播效能
2. 汇聚权威外语专家,构建高水平课程建设团队
3. 融入多元国际声音,增强课程亲和力与可信度
【Course Highlights】
1. Narrative-Driven Learning: Explains Chinese modernization systematically through engaging storytelling rather than dry theory.
2. Expert Team: Developed by a team of experienced language and culture experts.
3. Global Perspectives: Incorporates diverse international viewpoints to enhance relatability and credibility.
【主讲教师】
彭天洋 北京第二外国语学院
【Instructors】
Peng Tianyang, Beijing International Studies University