This comprehensive course is designed to help students excel in the new TOEFL iBT Writing Task 2, known as “Writing for an Academic Discussion.” Updated to match the latest TOEFL format changes, this course walks learners through every aspect of the task—from understanding the prompt to crafting a high-scoring response under time pressure.
With detailed instruction, practical strategies, and guided practice, students will learn how to interpret academic prompts, respond thoughtfully to peer opinions, and write clearly and concisely within the 10-minute limit. The course includes breakdowns of the TOEFL scoring rubric, grammar and vocabulary tools for academic tone, peer feedback exercises, and full-length simulated tasks with self-assessment checklists.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Analyze and respond to academic discussion prompts effectively
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Support their views with relevant reasoning and examples
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Use a structured writing strategy within strict time constraints
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Apply TOEFL-specific writing standards and scoring rubrics
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Build confidence through guided practice, peer review, and feedback
Whether you’re aiming for a high TOEFL writing score or looking to improve your academic writing fluency, this course provides the tools and techniques you need to succeed.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 25 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Unit 1: Introduction to the New TOEFL Writing Task 23
- Unit 2: Understanding the Scoring Rubric3
- Unit 3: Interpreting the Prompt and Responses3
- Unit 4: Planning Your Response3
- Unit 5: Writing Strategies and Structure4
- Unit 6: Language and Grammar Focus3
- Unit 7: Practice with Sample Prompts3
- Unit 8: Final Review and Exam Readiness3
LingExam Language Academy
- Step-by-step guidance for the new Writing Task 2: Writing for an Academic Discussion
- Strategy-focused lessons with academic writing tips
- Self-assessment tools and score checklists
- Model responses and peer review activities
- Realistic timed writing simulations
- Academic vocabulary and grammar support
- Printable checklists, templates, and planning tools
- Students preparing for the TOEFL iBT exam
- Non-native English speakers aiming to improve academic writing
- Test-takers seeking to adapt to the new Task 2 format
- Teachers and tutors looking for structured TOEFL writing material
- Learners who want to practice writing under timed conditions
- Intermediate English proficiency (B1+ or higher)
- Basic familiarity with TOEFL exam structure
- Access to a timer or stopwatch for timed writing practice
- Motivation to improve academic writing fluency
- A device with internet access for practice and submission
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"This course was an absolute game-changer for me! As an IELTS learner transitioning to TOEFL, I was initially nervous about the new 'Writing for an Academic Discussion' task. But the structure, strategies, and guided practice in this course made everything so clear and manageable. The model answers and checklists helped me improve quickly, and I learned how to express my ideas clearly under time pressure. Thanks to this course, I scored 27 in the TOEFL Writing section and achieved an overall score of 108. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about mastering TOEFL Writing."
– Aisha Rahman, Dentist, TOEFL iBT Score: 108
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