WHAT IS TOEIC???

TOEIC
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!