Learning about the TOEFL-iBT

Speaker: Megumi Kawate-Mierzejewska
Date: Saturday, December 10th, 2005
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Kyoto
Venue: Kyoto Kyoiku Bunka Center (Marutamachi, Sakyo-ku)
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.
Cost for JALT members: free
Cost for JALT non-members: 1,000 yen
Organization: Kyoto Chapter, Kyoto Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching
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