Free Online Course offered by edX: An Insider’s Guide to TOEFL Test Preparation

edX Platform is offering a free online course on TOEFL® Test Preparation, as an insider’s guide.

Course background:

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 the world’s most trusted and 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 learners understand what they can do to achieve their best TOEFL test score. Instructors will guide them through each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) and, using archived past test questions, will explain the kinds of questions learners can expect. They 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. Learners will also have access to real test materials from past tests. During the weeks covering Speaking and Writing, all course participants can receive scores for their practice-test responses.

In addition, there will be free resources and discounted test prep offers throughout the course. Finally, leaneres will receive valuable insider tips to help them do their best on the TOEFL test so they can apply to the university or job of their dreams.

Who can take this course:

1. Students planning to study at an institution or university.
2. Candidates for scholarships and professional certification.
3. English-language learners who want to track their progress.
4. Students and workers applying for visas in certain countries.

Course effort:

2 to 4 hours per week, for six weeks.

Course objectives:

Participants in this course will acquire the following skills and knowledge:

1. How to improve their English language skills.
2. How to effectively navigate the four sections of the TOEFL test: Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
3. Tips to help them prepare for the TOEFL test.
4. How the TOEFL test is scored.
5. How to use TOEFL test scores for employment, study, visas and scholarships.
6. Ways to manage time during the test.
7. Where to find additional resources about the TOEFL test.
8. How to register for the TOEFL test.

Course costs:

It’s free of charge to take this course, but there is an option of pursing a Verified Certificate for $49, that is:

1. An instructor-signed certificate with the institution's logo to verify achievement and increase learner’s job prospects.
2. Easily shareable that learners can add to their CV or resume, or post it directly on LinkedIn.
3. Proven motivator to give enrollees an additional incentive to complete the course.
4. Dedicated to support edX, as a non-profit, it relies on verified certificates to help fund free education for everyone globally.

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