Kyoto JALT:

Learning about the TOEFL-iBT

Date: Saturday, December 10th, 2005 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Speaker: Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska

Description:
This seminar introduces the TOEFL-iBT. In this seminar, the following will be covered:

  1. the new test format - Description of each section (Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening), sample questions;
  2. understanding and setting score scales, rubrics for Writing & Speaking, Speaking and Writing samples, CBT and PBT score comparisons,
  3. TOEFL iBT Registration, Fees, and Policies, and
  4. Resources and Skill Building Tips.
The Next Generation TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT) will be launched in 2006 in Japan. This new test will assess the learners' English ability particularly in conjunction with all four skills: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Tasks are based on an academic environment using authentic language. It will be delivered via the internet (Internet-based Testing/iBT). Bio Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska teaches at Temple University Japan and has provided professional services in Japan related to computer-based testing communications (e.g., TOEFL CBT) on behalf of ETS in 2000-2004.

Organization: Kyoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching (Kyoto JALT)

Cost: JALT Members: free
Non-members: 1,000 yen

Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center (Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku)

Location: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Contact Kyoto JALT

Website: www.kyotojalt.org

Kyoto JALT Chapter Officers
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