TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
What is TOEIC?
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is an English Language Proficiency test for people whose native language is not English. It measures the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.
What is the format of TOEIC?
TOEIC is a two-hour multiple choice test that consists of 200 questions divided into two sections:
• Listening Section (100 questions, 45 minutes)
• Reading Section (100 questions, 75 minutes)
Listening Section (100 questions, 45 minutes)
Part 1: Photographs (20 items/4 choices)
Part 2: Questions and Responses (30 items/3 choices)
Part 3: Short Conversations (30 items/4 choices)
Part 4: Short Talks (20 items/4 choices)
Reading Section (100 questions, 75 minutes)
Part 5: Incomplete Sentences (40 items/4 choices)
Part 6: Error Recognition (20 items/4 choices)
Part 7: Reading Comprehension (40 items/4 choices)
What is the content of the TOEIC test?
1. General Business 8. Manufacturing
2. Finance and Budgeting 9. Corporate Development
3. Offices 10. Personnel
4. Purchasing 11. Technical Areas
5. Housing/corporate Property 12. Travel
6. Dining out 13. Entertainment
7. Health
Who takes the TOEIC test?
Personnel who use English in real life work setting
Managerial, sales and technical employees in international business
Candidates for training to be conducted in English
Who uses the TOEIC test and how is it used?
1. Organizations
Recruiting, Promoting, and placing employees
Technical training
Overseas assignments
Language training
2. Intensive English Programs
3. Schools
How is the TOEIC test scored?
The scores are determined by the number of questions answered correctly.
The number of correct responses is converted to a number on a scale of 10 to 990 (Listening Section: 5 to 495; Reading Section: 5 to 495).
There is no penalty for wrong answers.
What score do I need to “pass” the TOEIC test?
The TOEIC test is not a kind of test that one “passes” or “fails”.
Different jobs and tasks require different levels of English proficiency.
Why take the TOEIC test?
As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:
Verify your current level of English proficiency
Qualify for a new position and/or promotion in your company
Enhance your professional credentials
Monitor your progress in English
Set your own learning goal
Involve your employer in advancing your English ability
Prepare Yourself for The TOEIC TEST!
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