Part 1
What is your best and worst memory from junior high school? How about high school?
Tell us about your favorite subject. Why do you like him/her?
Tell us about your favorite teacher. Why do you like him/her?
Tell us about some of your classmates?
Who was your enemy (bully)?
Who was your friend?
Who was the funniest or most unusual classmate?
Part 2
Listen to ESLPod TOEFL #23: Looking for a Class
How are the customs of the classrooms in the US different from the customs that you have experienced in other places?
What did you find the most surprising thing about the USA school system?
How do you choose good classes?
What advice would you give a new student about choosing a good school?
What are the major characteristics you think a teacher should have?
Example:
Rate My Professor: SJSU
Rate My Professor: Ohlone College
Homework for Tuesday 091608
TOEFL® Podcast #16
Writing an Essay IIn this podcast, we discuss how to write an academic essay in English. Part 1 of 2 covers the importance of reading for improving writing skills, and what should go into your introduction. Listen.
TOEFL® Podcast #17
Writing an Essay IIIn this podcast, we discuss how to write an academic essay in English. Part 2 of 2 covers the body and conclusion of an academic essay. Listen.
What is your best and worst memory from junior high school? How about high school?
Tell us about your favorite subject. Why do you like him/her?
Tell us about your favorite teacher. Why do you like him/her?
Tell us about some of your classmates?
Who was your enemy (bully)?
Who was your friend?
Who was the funniest or most unusual classmate?
Part 2
Listen to ESLPod TOEFL #23: Looking for a Class
How are the customs of the classrooms in the US different from the customs that you have experienced in other places?
What did you find the most surprising thing about the USA school system?
How do you choose good classes?
What advice would you give a new student about choosing a good school?
What are the major characteristics you think a teacher should have?
Example:
Rate My Professor: SJSU
Rate My Professor: Ohlone College
Homework for Tuesday 091608
TOEFL® Podcast #16
Writing an Essay IIn this podcast, we discuss how to write an academic essay in English. Part 1 of 2 covers the importance of reading for improving writing skills, and what should go into your introduction. Listen.
TOEFL® Podcast #17
Writing an Essay IIIn this podcast, we discuss how to write an academic essay in English. Part 2 of 2 covers the body and conclusion of an academic essay. Listen.
