TOEFL Preparation
(1-Month Module-Wise Plan)
Week 1: Foundation and Core Skills Development
Day 1: Introduction to TOEFL and Test Structure
- Overview of TOEFL format: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing
- Strategies for each section: Time management, question types, and scoring
- Study plan outline and tips for success
Day 2: Reading – Factual Information and Negative Factual Information
- Techniques for identifying factual and negative factual information
- Discuss common traps and how to avoid them
- Practice with sample reading questions and review answers
Day 3: Reading – Inference and Rhetorical Questions
- Teach strategies for answering inference and rhetorical questions
- Focus on finding clues in the text
- Practice reading questions based on inference and rhetorical types
Day 4: Reading – Vocabulary, Reference, Sentence Simplification
- Focus on vocabulary questions and sentence structure challenges
- Practice with vocabulary and reference questions
- Simplifying complex sentences for better comprehension
Day 5: Listening – Gist Content and Gist Purpose
- Teach how to identify the main idea (gist) and purpose in listening exercises
- Listen to sample audio clips and practice identifying gist and purpose
- Discuss note-taking strategies during listening tasks
Day 6: Listening – Understanding Function and Attitude
- Techniques to recognize the function and attitude of speakers in conversations
- Practice identifying tone, mood, and purpose in listening passages
- Focus on specific listening question types like attitude and function
Day 7: Review and Practice – Reading and Listening
- Review reading and listening strategies
- Practice with full reading and listening sections
- Discuss mistakes and common challenges
Week 2: Intensifying Reading and Listening Skills
Day 8: Reading – Insert Text and Prose Summary
- Teach strategies for answering insert text and prose summary questions
- Discuss how to identify key concepts for text insertion and summarization
- Practice with sample questions
Day 9: Reading – Full Practice Set (Set 1)
- Complete a full reading practice set
- Review and discuss answers
- Focus on timing and how to improve speed
Day 10: Listening – Understanding Organization, Connecting Content
- Teach how to recognize the structure and organization of listening passages
- Practice listening exercises focused on connecting content and making inferences
- Discuss note-taking techniques for organization
Day 11: Listening – Making Inferences, Full Practice Set
- Teach how to make inferences based on listening materials
- Practice with a full listening set
- Review answers and provide feedback on timing
Day 12: Speaking – Independent Task (4-5 Questions)
- Review strategies for independent speaking tasks
- Focus on structuring clear responses and supporting opinions
- Practice 4-5 independent speaking questions
Day 13: Speaking – Integrated Task (2 Questions)
- Teach strategies for integrated speaking tasks (using reading and listening materials)
- Practice with 2 integrated speaking questions
- Provide feedback on note-taking and content delivery
Day 14: Review and Practice – Speaking
- Complete a full speaking practice set (Independent & Integrated Tasks)
- Discuss fluency, pronunciation, and how to develop ideas clearly
- Provide detailed feedback and improvement suggestions
Week 3: Speaking and Writing Skills Enhancement
Day 15: Writing – Integrated Writing (Task 1)
- Teach how to identify key points in reading and listening materials for writing
- Review the structure of integrated writing responses (Introduction, Body, Conclusion)
- Practice with one integrated writing task
Day 16: Writing – Independent Writing (Task 2)
- Review strategies for writing a clear and structured essay
- Focus on brainstorming, outlining, and supporting ideas
- Practice with one independent writing task
Day 17: Speaking – Independent Task (4-5 Questions)
- Continue practicing independent speaking responses
- Focus on clear expression and time management
- Practice 4-5 independent speaking questions
Day 18: Speaking – Integrated Task (3 Questions)
- Practice integrated speaking tasks that require synthesizing reading and listening content
- Focus on smooth delivery and logical response organization
- Practice 3 integrated speaking questions
Day 19: Writing – Academic Discussion (Task 3)
- Teach how to handle academic discussion questions and organize arguments
- Discuss brainstorming and structuring an academic essay
- Practice with academic discussion questions
Day 20: Full Practice Set – Reading, Listening, and Speaking
- Complete a full reading, listening, and speaking practice test
- Review answers, discuss mistakes, and refine strategies
- Focus on time management for all sections
Day 21: Full Writing Practice
- Complete a full writing test (Integrated & Independent Tasks)
- Focus on essay structure, clarity, and argumentation
- Review results and provide feedback
Week 4: Intensive Test Practice and Refinement
Day 22: Full Listening Practice
- Complete a full listening practice set
- Review answers and discuss strategies to improve listening comprehension
- Provide tips for better note-taking and inference-making
Day 23: Full Reading Practice
- Complete a full reading practice test
- Focus on speed and accuracy
- Review answers, discuss common mistakes, and suggest improvements
Day 24: Writing – Final Integrated and Independent Practice
- Practice both integrated and independent writing tasks
- Provide feedback on organization, clarity, and content development
- Focus on improving transitions and coherence in writing
Day 25: Speaking – Final Full Practice
- Complete a full speaking practice set (Independent & Integrated Tasks)
- Focus on pronunciation, fluency, and content organization
- Provide feedback on delivery and make final adjustments
Day 26: Full TOEFL Mock Test
- Complete a full TOEFL mock test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)
- Review answers and mistakes for each section
- Focus on improving areas of weakness
Day 27: Review and Final Adjustments
- Review weak areas identified in the mock test
- Discuss strategies for improvement
- Conduct focused practice on weaker sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing)
Day 28: Final TOEFL Strategies and Test Day Tips
- Discuss test-day strategies: time management, stress reduction, and staying focused
- Final tips for the TOEFL exam (e.g., pacing, staying calm, preparation checklist)
- Answer any last-minute questions and provide final advice