A TOEFL study abroad preparation intensive course was held for five days at Shimane Prefectural University Hamada Campus in Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, and seven students from the Faculty of Comprehensive Policy, Faculty of International Relations, and Faculty of Regional Policy specially trained in English conversation.At the student-centered study session, the students who participated renewed their determination to study abroad.
According to Shimane Prefectural University, in the intensive course, in addition to discussing various topics in English with an English native Victoria Thomas instructor, we will create stories in English and read aloud English picture books to improve English conversation skills. rice field.
TOEFL measures the four English skills of "reading," "listening," "speaking," and "writing," but Japanese tend to have weak speaking skills.It is thought that it can be a big handicap for studying abroad because there are few opportunities to speak English in Japan.
Tatsuya Hasegawa, a first-year student in the Department of International Communication, Faculty of International Relations, said, "I want to put into practice the skills I learned this time and acquire sufficient English proficiency by the time I study in the United States this fall." Kaito Takechi said, "Student-centered study sessions led to my own growth." Sumire Sato, a first-year student in the Department of International Communication, Faculty of International Communication, said, "I decided to meet friends with the same goals and try to study abroad." I'm talking with a feeling of response.
Native English teachers are stationed at Shimane Prefectural University Hamada Campus, and TOEFL study abroad preparation courses are held throughout the year for students who wish to study abroad at English-speaking universities and graduate schools.
