TOEFL Advisory

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αTOEFL Advisory

What is TOEFL？
• Required for studying abroad in North
America, Asia’s MBA/Graduate
school/University/Boarding school etc.
• Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing
• 30 x 4 = 12０
• Need at least above 100 for top schools

What is TOEFL？
• TOP MBA ask 110
• Reading 28 → 30
• Listening 27 → 28
• Speaking 25 → 27
• Writing 25 → 27
• Total 105 →112

General TOEFL Takers
• Don’t know what to do
• Not motivated as scores don’t
rise as easily
• Test is 20,000 yen. Expensive
• Too much daily temptations
• 「Quit TOEFL」

TOEFL Strategy
• TOEFL has US high school contents
• Class contents＋school conversations
• To start from 3800 is NG！
• Going to big cram school is also NG！
• Learn from the contents
• Understanding the contents comes
first!

TOEFL Strategy
• Biology, History, Astronomy, Culture
etc.
• Understand US high school’s class
contents
• R＞Speed reading・Structure grasp
• L＞Efficient memo taking
• S＞Repeated practice
• W＞Repeated template practice

TOEFL Strategy
• Necessary to master how to solve
TOEFL
• Speed reading → Question
comprehension → Check Contents
→ ２DOWN with elimination method
→ Scrutiny of answers → Find
absolutely different point→３DOWN

TOEFL Strategy
• Select answers that are 「TOEFL
answer-like」
• Use the process of elimination
method
• Clarify why options drop
• ALWAYS double check. Never
assume something.
• One-word is the key at the end

TOEFL Strategy
• How to prepare for the test
• Strategy on the day of the test
• How to write notes
• How to use templates
• Time allocation in Reading
• Shortcut to learning the know-how
of TOEFL

TOEFL Strategy
• Are any texts OK?
• Do what in which order?
• R Which articles to read
everyday?
• L What to listen to everyday?
• How many times a week to
conduct S x W training?

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αTOEFL
Individual Advisory

General TOEFL takers
• Don’t know what to do
• Not motivated as scores don’t
rise as easily
• Test is 20,000 yen. Expensive
• Too much daily temptations
• 「Quit TOEFL」

TOEFL Individual Advisory
• Thorough individual advisory
• Teach what needs to be done
• Manage schedule
• S x W special training
• Highest efficiency in reaching
112!
• First, aim for 105!!

• Learn study methods & know-
hows!
• Complete progress management
• S&W Reviews (5 times x 2)
• Complete bargain!

• 200k yen for Individual Advisory 1
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• MBA Advisory (300)＋TOEFL：
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• MBA+GMAT＋TOEFLで700→600
（Most popular, over 1000 in
other institutions）

• Exemption from admission fee of
50,000 yen for those signing up
within 2 weeks from today!
• Presentation of the forbidden
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• MBA＋GMAT applications give
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• If you sincerely wish to
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3-day Special Training

WHY
You want to take
TOEFL？

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IELTS・GRE
Schools
available for
application
2014

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IELTS
Recommendations

Conversion Table
TOEFL IELTS TOEIC
109 7.5 990
100 7 900
88 6.5 800
76 6 700
68 5.5 650
61 5 600
Despite the many tests around the world,
there is a considerable gap between their
recognition and difficulty.

Test of English for Studying Abroad
・Admissions officers evaluate you
solely on whether you are capable of
taking lectures in English.
・There are many standardized English
tests such as TOEFL/ IELTS/ TOEIC/
PTE/ CPE/ CAE etc. Depending on the
tests available for your target school,
select a test that you can best score on
and prepare strategically!
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IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL
 Relatively easier to score than TOEFL?!
1. Listening is easier
2. No complex problems combining Speaking &
Listening
3. Speaking in an interview format
 IELTS accepted even in major graduate
schools
Except for Wharton, Kellogg, Columbia, NYU,
most major business schools accept IELTS
(As of 2012)

B-Schools available for application
with IELTS（2014 ＵＳ）
FT Rank in
2013
School name IELTS
1 Harvard Business School 7.5
2 Stanford Graduate School of Business 7
3 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton NG
5 Columbia Business School NG (TOEFL or PTE)
9 MIT: Sloan GMAT/GRE Verbal
10 University of Chicago: Booth 7
12 University of California at Berkeley: Haas 7
13 Northwestern University: Kellogg NG
14 Yale School of Management OK
16 Dartmouth College: Tuck OK
18 Duke University: Fuqua OK
19 New York University: Stern NG
23 UCLA: Anderson 7
24 Cornell University: Johnson OK
30 University of Michigan: Ross OK

with IELTS（2014 Europe）
FT Rank in
2013
School name Country IELTS
4 London Business School UK OK
6 Insead France / Singapore 7.5
7 IESE Business School Spain 7.0
11 IE Business School Spain OK
16 University of Cambridge: Judge UK 7.5
19 IMD Switzerland NA
21 HEC Paris France OK
22 Esade Business School Spain 7.5
24 University of Oxford: Saïd UK 7.5
28 Warwick Business School UK 7.0
29 Manchester Business School UK 6.5
33 Rotterdam School of Management Netherlands OK
36 National University of Singapore Business School Singapore 6.5

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GRE
Recommendations

with GRE（2014 ＵＳ）
FT Rank in
2013
School name GRE
1 Harvard Business School OK
2 Stanford Graduate School of Business OK
3 University of Pennsylvania: Wharton OK
5 Columbia Business School OK
9 MIT: Sloan OK
10 University of Chicago: Booth OK
12 University of California at Berkeley: Haas OK
13 Northwestern University: Kellogg OK
14 Yale School of Management OK
16 Dartmouth College: Tuck OK
18 Duke University: Fuqua OK(GMAT preferred)
19 New York University: Stern OK
23 UCLA: Anderson OK
24 Cornell University: Johnson OK
30 University of Michigan: Ross OK

with GRE（2014 Europe）
FT Rank in
2012
School name Country GRE
4 London Business School UK OK
6 Insead France / Singapore OK
7 IESE Business School Spain OK
11 IE Business School Spain OK
16 University of Cambridge: Judge UK OK
19 IMD Switzerland OK
21 HEC Paris France OK
22 Esade Business School Spain OK
24 University of Oxford: Saïd UK GMAT
28 Warwick Business School UK GMAT
29 Manchester Business School UK OK
33 Rotterdam School of Management Netherlands OK
36 National University of Singapore Business School Singapore OK

For reference,
• Cornell University: Q. GRE or GMAT?  “… I still anticipate that a large majority of
applicants will submit with a GMAT score. Although an increasing number of b-
schools are now accepting the GRE, the GMAT is still viewed as the common
denominator among applicants. With that said, this year we will be reviewing a small
percentage of applicants that have chosen to take the GRE….”
http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Full-Time-MBA/Admissions/Admissions-
Blog/EntryId/139/GRE-or-GMAT-does-it-matter.aspx
• London Business School: Q. Do you accept the GRE?  if you have already taken
the GRE, please contact our Admissions Team with your tests information so we can
discuss your individual situation in more detail…….
http://www.london.edu/programmes/msc/faqs.html
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TOEFL

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• Measuring your English
abilities
• Does your English abilities
actually go up?
• Major cram schools already
out-of-date!
• αMethod  High scores!
• Take and score 110!!
TOEFL

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Day 1：READING
Day 2：LISTENING
Day 3：
Writing/Speaking
TOEFL 3-day
Training Course

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• We teach basic concepts
and how to solve TOEFL
problems
• Then, Finish off with
TOEFL Individual
Advisory!
TOEFL 3-day
Training Course

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• Clarification of purpose
• Setting goals
• What score, by when?
• Current status and target
score
• Next test dates
TOEFL 3-day
Training Course

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• Do what by next test?
• How much vocabulary to learn?
• Solve official test book how many
times?
• Do what everyday?
• Receive feedback/revision when?
• To put every effort!
TOEFL 3-day
Training Course

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Main Principle
The answer is always
written
TOEFL Lecture

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• The answer is always written
• Questions come in order of the text
• Which options are wrong?
• Which options are correct?
• Eliminate wrong answers
• Eliminate 3, then remaining option is
the answer!
• Do not try to find the answer at first
sight
TOEFL Lecture

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• How are wrong answers
designed?
• How are correct answers
designed?
TOEFL Lecture

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READING

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• No. of Qs：12−14
• 3-6：Factual Info
• 3-5：Vocabulary
• 1-3 : Inferences
• 3 main types
• Score 28 with the right
strategy!
READING

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[Wrong answers]
1. Not mentioned
2. Inimical (Opposite)
3. Different from what is
written
READING

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[Vocab Questions]
1. EASY if Memorize  Know
2. Educated guess using hints
from the front and back of the
sentence
3. Elimination method if you still
don’t know
READING

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[How to solve]
1. αSkimming
1.5 min x 2 par. (Speed Reading)
2. What are the main points?
3. Structure check
4. View answer options
5. Elimination method
READING

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[αSkimming]
1. Speed reading of 2 paragraphs
in 1.5 minutes
2. Grasping key words
3. Read while understanding the
structure
4. Oh, this point is written here~
5. Oh, the main point is this~
READING

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Let’s do it!
READING

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[Normal Skimming]
1. Speed reading in 3 minutes
structure
READING

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[αSkimming]
1. Speed reading in 1.5 minutes
structure
READING

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[Factual Questions]
1. Not written
2. Inimical (opposite)
3. Different from what is written
READING

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[EXCEPT Questions]
1. Eliminate options that are
written
2. Remaining option is the
answer
READING

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[Vocabulary Questions]
1. You already know
2. Make an educated guess
3. Elimination method
READING

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[Fill-in Questions]
1. In-line with the flow of the text
2. Read the flow of the text
3. Dependent? Opposite?
READING

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[Sorting Questions]
1. Do it at the very end
READING

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[Homework]
1. Practice SET１-6
2. Practice Test 1-3
3. Elimination method!!
4. Clarify the basis for eliminating
5. Matching that basis & OG’s
rationale!
READING

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[Important point]
1. Eliminate 3 options
2. Remaining is the answer
3. No need to confirm the correct
answer!
4. Sorting Qs should be done at the
very end!
5. Finish others, then go back!
READING

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LISTENING

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Conversation
• 1 conversation
＞５Qs
Lecture
• 1 lecture
＞６Qs
Listening

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• ２-３Conv：５Q(10-15)
• ４-６Lecture：6 Q (24-36)
• Scoring (Ex. 36 Q)
• 33-36 ＞ 28−30
• 29-32 ＞ 25−29
• Aim for 29/36!
Listening

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1. Main Idea
2. Speaker’s intention
3. Sentence structure
Listening

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1. Main Idea
Listening

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1. Main idea
1) Content
2) Purpose
3) Detail
Listening

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1. Main idea
1) Content
• What problem does the man have?
• What are the speakers mainly discussing?
• What is the main topic of the lecture?
• What is the lecture mainly about?
• Correct：Rephrased
• Incorrect：Abstract
Listening

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1. Main idea
2) Purpose
• Why does the student visit the professor?
• Why does the student visit the office?
• Why the professor ask to see the student?
• Why does the professor explain X?
• Asked with reason in mind
• Why did this person visit that place? Any
problems?
• Why did this student/lecturer mention that?
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1. Main idea
3) Detail
• According to the professor, what is one way that
X can affect Y?
• What is X?
• What resulted from the invention of the X
• Asked with reason in mind
• Details are not asked. Important point!
• Vocab used in the conversation is NOT used in
the answer options
• Answers in line with the main idea O
Listening

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1. Main idea
Listening

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1) Function
2) Attitude
Listening

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1) Function
• What does the professor imply when he says
this?
• Why does the student say this?
• What does the professor mean when she says
this?
• Often, it is not specifically stated
• Be aware of the intention of the speaker
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2) Attitude
• What can be inferred about the students?
• What is the professor’s attitude toward A?
• What is the professor’s opinion of X?
• What can be inferred about the student when she
says this?
• What does the woman mean when she says this?
• Pay attention to the tone of the speaker
• Is he/she troubled? happy? apologetic?
Listening

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1. Main idea
Listening

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1) Organization
2) Connection
3) Inference
Listening

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３．Sentence structure
1) Organization
• How does the professor organize info?
• How is the discussion organized?
• Why does the professor discuss X?
• Frequent in lectures
• Pay attention to comparison or sequence of
issues
• Topic shift(A → B)
• Main topic→ Sub topic
• Intro, Conclusion / Example / joke
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2) Connection
• What is the outcome of doing X?
• What can be inferred about X?
• What does the professor imply about X?
• Pay attention to the format of the lecture
• Pay attention to conditions and definitions
• Connection between main keywords
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3) Inferences
• What can be inferred about X?
• What does the professor imply about X?
• Choose the ‘additional’ choice to go along with
the conclusion of the conversation/lecture
• In many cases, words not mentioned in the
conversation will be the answer
Listening

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1. Take Notes!
2. Major Points Only!
3. Expect Questions!
4. New Words/Concepts
5. Organization/Connection
6. Elimination！
Listening

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No need to think too much!
1. Main idea
Listening

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SPEAKING

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• ‘Episodes’ are needed to answer many of the
questions
• Questions such as ‘Favorite travel destination,
childhood memories, experiences with English,
places with memories, first experiences with
something’ are all answerable with one answer
• In Speaking, coming up with and memorizing
episodes that are readily available is very
important
• In Speaking, many questions come in similar
formats, so it is quite helpful to have episodes
ready
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• There are only 45 seconds in Speaking
• First....、Second....etc., Do not answer in
the format of an essay!
• This is a conversation
• Answers with simple vocab and grammar
are best
• Vocabulary is also evaluated, but the most
important criterion is whether you have
answered the question
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• For Independent, you are asked to think for 15
secs, then answer for 45 secs
• For Integrated, you are asked to think for 30 secs,
then answer for 60 secs
• Decide on the outline to prepare/speak for 15/30
seconds
• Understand how much to prepare/speak for 45/60
seconds
• Get used to the sense of 45, 60 seconds
• Make sure to finish in time
• Special training with individual correction
Speaking

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WRITING

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• Independent: 30 mins
• Decide the outline in the first 5 minutes
• Review and edit in the last 5 minutes
• Write for 20 minutes
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[Independent]
1. Intro：1） Clarify your position(I agree/disagree with the statement
".....")
2. 2）Introduce all of your main reasons (because of the following
reasons: inequality and poverty.../ because of differences in
incomes and domestic violence...)
3. 1st point：Your main point「Followed by Why」＋ Example
4. 2nd point：Your next point or opposite view.「Introduce an opposite
viewpoint and write why it is not valid, thus strengthening your main
argument」
5. Conclusion：Rewrite your point. Write the +/- of each point and
also your personal opinion. Students at high levels strengthen their
point by arguing for the opposite of their personal opinion.
(Although (---------), I believe that (My point) is.......)
Writing

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• Integrated: Read for 3 minutes, then listen
to lecture
• Required to summarize in 20 minutes
• Take proper notes while listening
• Decide on the outline in the first 5 minutes
• Do NOT write your own opinion
Writing

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