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My new records....
1. I knew I loved You (accoustic)
https://soundcloud.com/re5tu/i-knew-i-loved-you

2. When You Say Nothing At All (accoustic)
https://soundcloud.com/re5tu/when-you-say-nothing-at-all

Endeavor English Assistant

 
An English course which offers a wide range of programs including General English, English Conversation, English for Specific Purposes, and English Tests Preparation, such as TOEFL and IELTS.
 
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TOEFL Class.....

Me and My Students

TOEFL Short course

TOEFL ITP Simulation test 

My TOEFL Class and Test

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Outbond and Tourist Resort Sidomukti

Ungaran, Central Java

What is TOEFL?

A Brief Overview of TOEFL

*by Aziza Restu Febrianto, S.Pd

1. What is TOEFL?

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an English test designed to measure English proficiency especially for those who do not use English as their mother tongue. TOEFL is developed and administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service). ETS is a nonprofit institution located in USA and established in 1964. The score of TOEFL is usually used as one of the qualifications to enroll approximately 2400 universities in USA, Canada, and some universities in 80 other countries (ETS: 1999).

2. What skills are tested in TOEFL?

There are actually three sections completed in the test. The first section is Listening Comprehension which measures the ability in listening. In this section, the test takers have to complete 50 items. The second section is Structure and Written Expressions which consists of 40 items. And the last section is Reading Comprehension with 50 items. The whole items are designed in multiple choice forms. However, especially in Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT), writing section is included. Writing section measures the writing ability of the test takers to write an essay in English and the other variations such as words and sentences matching, highlighting some certain words which have something to do with the main idea of a given paragraph.

The time allotment for the whole test is 150 minutes for Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL and about 240 minutes for Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT) including the tutorial, instructions, and procedures.

3. How many kinds of TOEFL used nowadays?

There are two kinds of TOEFL officially used today;

1)      Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL

2)      Computer Based TOEFL

In Indonesia, the TOEFL commonly used is Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL in which paper and pencil are the materials needed. However, Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT) is a new type design of TOEFL which needs a computer set and internet connection to run the test. This kind of test was introduced in 1998. Due to the test requires a computer set and internet connection, the test takers also use computer in answering all the questions.

4. Is there still any other kinds of TOEFL?

For certain internal institutional purposes, ETS holds TOEFL ITP (ITP= Institutional Testing Programme). The form and the difficulty level are not different from the Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL as well as the Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT). The reason is the questions and the items are those used in the previous tests.

TOEFL ITP is different from the other types of TOEFL in term of the test use. The score gained through TOEL ITP cannot be used for applying to study in USA. Universities in USA only require the TOEFL score from Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL or Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT). Moreover, in term of the test cost, TOEFL ITP is cheaper than the other kinds of TOEFL. TOEFL ITP costs $ 25 and Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL or Computer Based TOEFL costs $ 110.

Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL or Computer Based TOEFL is only conducted in certain Test center and the dates are scheduled some weeks before. In TOEFL ITP, the dates are flexible according to the test takers and the examiners’ decision. In Indonesia, we can officially take TOEFL ITP from IIEF (The Indonesian International Education Foundation) in collaboration with the language centers of the chosen universities.

Another type of TOEFL is TOEFL Prediction/Equivalent Test. The test is taken to predict the TOEFL score of the test takers before taking the real TOEFL (Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL, Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT), or TOEFL ITP). This kind of TOEFL is usually conducted by private courses and language centers which offer a TOEFL preparation test.

5. What is the Scoring system of TOEFL (Paper and Pencil BasedTOEFL, TOEFL ITP, TOEFL Prediction Test dan Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT)?

The scoring system used in all kinds of TOEFL is different. The score range used in Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL, TOEFL ITP, and TOEFL Prediction Test 310 (lowest score) to 677 (highest score), in Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT) the lowest score is 0 and the highest score is 300 (TOEFL Score User Guide, 2000-2001).

 However, the difficulty level of the items in all sections are the same. In other words, the score 677 gained from Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL  is considered the same with the score 300 gained from  Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT). And vice versa, the score 213 gained from Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT) is considered the same with the score 550 gained from Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL.

6. What do the scores mean?

In general, there are three levels of foreign language mastery; Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. Comparing with the TOEFL scores, it is stated in the following estimations (Carson, et al., 1990):

Elementary Users                         : 310 – 420

Low Intermediate Users              : 420 – 480

High Intermediate Users            : 480 – 520

Advanced Users                          : 525 – 677

                                                                                                

7. When and Where do we take TOEFL test?

Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL and Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT) can only taken based on the scheduled dates. The testing centers are also determined by ETS as the official TOEFL test institution. The test is usually called International TOEFL. Therefore, there are exactly three different names of TOEFL;

a.       International TOEFL (Paper and Pencil Based TOEFL and Computer Based TOEFL/ Internet Based TOEFL (IBT)

b.      TOEFL ITP (Institutional Testing Programme) and TOEFL Equivalent/Prediction

To take TOEFL ITP, the test takers have to contact the institutions designated by IIEF Jakarta for the testing place or center. In TOEFL ITP, the number of the test takers must be in minimum of 10 people. The language Center Unmul has officially become one of the institutions which have a license to conduct TOEFL ITP. 

TOEFL Prediction/Equivalent is the most flexible TOEFL test. The test takers can anytime contact the institution a day before the test date. We can also take the TOEFL Prediction/Equivalent in Unmul Language Center, Jakarta or other institutions which have the license to conduct the test.

8. How to Prepare TOEFL test?

The TOEFL test is a test of English. To do well on this test, you should therefore work in two areas to improve your score:

a.         You must work on improving your knowledge of the English language.

b.        You must work on the skills and strategies specific to the TOEFL test.

An understanding of the TOEFL strategies and skills presented in this text can improve your TOEFL score. However, skills and strategies alone will not make you successfully; a good basic knowledge of the English language is also necessary. Therefore, do not forget the general study of the English language as you work to prepare for the TOEFL test.

Teacher Training Program (PPG) 4

 Teaching Sets

Vocational School (SMK)

Grade 12 Semester 1

Contents:

Syllabus

Lesson Plan

Instruments of Assessment

Teaching Materials (Power Point)

by Aziza Restu Febrianto

First Report

Link to download:

1. Syllabus:

http://www.ziddu.com/download/21864021/Syllabus.doc.html

2. Lesson Plan:
http://www.ziddu.com/download/21863981/LessonPlanSMKpeerteaching.doc.html

3.  Instruments of Assessment

http://www.ziddu.com/download/21864032/InstrumentofAssessment.doc.html
4. Teaching Materials (Power Point)
http://www.ziddu.com/download/21864044/EnglishMaterials.ppt.html

Professional Teacher Training Program (PPG) 3

Stages in Workshop of SSP (Subject Specific Pedagogy)

“Indonesian Professional Teacher Training Program (PPG)”

Written by Aziza Restu Febrianto

1. First meeting (Plenary 1)

• General explanation about the program
• Discussions and questions and answers

2. Focused Group Discussion (FGD)

The discussion is guided by two professional lecturers and a designated official representative school teacher. The first lecture focuses on the teaching skill and the second lecture is concerned about the subject.

• Choosing the teaching topic and materials
• Synchronizing the topic and materials with the curriculum
• Grounding the subject (if needed) facilitated by the guardian lecturers
• Choosing the teaching method, technique, and approach

3. Individual work and teamwork developing the instruments of the lesson plan

• Developing the learning targeted indicators and the purposes of the teaching and learning
• Planning and staking out the teaching and learning evaluations
• Staking out the subject materials:

• Choosing the appropriate course books for students
• Students’ worksheets
• Teaching and learning medias

• Planning and staking out the lesson plan

4. Second meeting (Plenary 2)

• Presenting the works of each group of FGD in peer teaching
• Critics and advise from lecturers, official representative school teacher, and the other participants

5. Revising the Lesson Plan
6. Approving the Lesson Plan by lecturers and official representative school teacher
7. Peer Teaching and Micro Teaching
8. Reflections and Evaluations

• Creating Lesson Plans and Preparing for the next term: Field Practical Teaching in school (PPL).

Reference: State University of Malang (UM)

Learning English Grammar 2

   

OXFORD GUIDE TO ENGLISH GRAMMAR

By John Eastwood

http://www.ziddu.com/download/21561507/Oxford_Guide_to_English_Grammar.pdf.html

Class Simple Game 2

 Simile Game

Level       : High School Students

Topic       : Comparing things

Material   : Degree of Comparison/ Comparative Sentences

Skill         : Speaking and Writing

Written by Aziza Restu Febrianto

Simile game is a teaching game used to enrich the students’ vocabulary (especially adjectives) and to make the students accustomed to using “comparative sentences,” sentences for comparing things. In this game, the students use the words “Like” and “as.”

Step 1

Students ask each other to identify certain objects around.

Step 2

Two students start to identify two similar objects.

Step 3

Finally, the other makes a complete simile.

Examples:

1. As old as

• Student A identifies that his/ her grandfather is old (My grandfather is old).
• Student B also identifies that the hill is old too (The hill is old too).
• Student C makes a complete sentence of simile:

My grandfather is as old as the hill.

2. As strong as

• Student A : Alex is strong.
• Student B : The bull is strong.
• Student C : Alex is as strong as bull.

3. Is/ are like ……

• Student A : He is tall
• Student B : His father is also tall
• Student : He is like his father

Teachers may use this game in group of students. Each group includes three students. Every group in class compete each other by making as many simile as they can.

Worksheet

1	She is as sweet as …………………………………………….	Honey
2	He sings like…………………………………………………….	A bird
3	He can run as fast as…………………………………………………..	A horse
4	His face is as cute as ………………………………………..	A baby
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Learning English Grammar

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E-Book for learning English Grammar is available here!!


http://www.ziddu.com/download/21556304/Longman_English_Grammar_-_L_G_Alexander_.pdf.html

Professional Teacher Training Program (PPG) 2

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Learning System Used in Indonesian Professional Teacher Training Program (PPG)

written by Aziza Restu Febrianto

The system of learning is divided into two terms of semesters. In the first semester, teachers as the participants are involved in the workshops of SSP (Subject Specific Pedagogy). In these workshops, they are required to prepare all sets of equipment such as Lesson Plans, Material resources, Teaching and Learning Medias, Evaluations of Learning, etc. In addition, they actively participate in the Focused Group Discussion (FGD) guided by professional lecturers. Workshop of SSP is a workshop which prepares the participants for being able to create effective educational teaching materials based on the subjects/ Subject Specific Pedagogy. They also do the teaching practices (Peer Teaching and Micro Teaching) in class.

After completing the workshops, it is assumed that all the participants are ready to take the teaching practices in schools named Field Practical Teaching (PPL). In the second semester, they do practice to teach in the real class situation. Meaning that they teach in schools and they are guided by the official designated teachers of the schools.

First Semester: Workshops of SSP

Targets:

• Lesson Plans
• Material Resources
• Teaching and Learning Medias
• Additional Supporting equipments
• Scientific Research Proposals
• Professional Teaching Performances

Second Semester: Teaching Practices in Schools

Targets:

• Teaching skill and competence in the real class situation
• Creating teaching instruments based the real class situation guided by official school teachers
• Making reports

Class Simple Game 1

 Words Communication 

Written by Aziza Restu Febrianto

Everyone must agree that the most difficult thing in teaching is creating attractive teachings. And it is in fact also the most crucial thing that makes your pupils keep on following your instruction. Let me share a very simple English game I’ve ever used. The game doesn’t require you to make a lot of preparations.

Preparation

Make some cards of words. The cards include English words that the pupils have learned before.

Ensure that all of them really have memorized the words and known the spellings either. 

Step 1:

Ask your pupils to make lines by standing beside their desks according to their seat position and teams. 

Step 2:

Give clear instructions how to play the game and check your pupils’ understanding about it.

Step 3:

Ask pupils who sit at the back rows to prepare themselves. 

Step 4:

Take one of the cards and show it to them. Make sure that no one else knows it.

Step 5:

Ask them to memorize the words’ spelling on the cards.

Step 6:

Ask them to convey the words to their friends who sit in front by whispering. Just ensure that the others do not hear what they are saying. They are also not allowed to show the words by writing. Just whisper the words close to their friends’ ears.

Step 7:

The last pupils who sit at the front rows have a job to write the words correctly on the whiteboard. 

Step 8:

Check who write the correct words on the whiteboard and get the winners. Those who write the words’ spellings correctly are the winners.

It’s a piece of cake, right? Just try this in your classroom!