 Test of English International Communication

 It is a standardized, paper-and-pencil test given to

non-native English speakers.
 It only tests two skills: Listening and Reading.
 Your score is recognized around the world.
 You could get up to 990 points
 The TOEIC test takes two hours.
 It tests your listening and reading skills
through a range of authentic(real-life)
tasks.
 Tasks are designed to reflect the kinds
of situations you might encounter in
the global world we are living in.
 No there isn’t. The objective of the test is to
measure your skills, not to pass or fail.
 45 minutes long.
 After it has started, the listening segment won’t be
stopped or played again.
 Skills tested:
 Understanding vocabulary in context
 Understanding English idioms in context
 Understanding grammar usage
 Part 1: Photos 20 items
 You have to see photographs and hear four sentences
describing the photos to choose the best one. *

 Part 2: Questions-Response 30 items

 You have to listen to a statement/question and
choose the best response. *

*Questions and answers are spoken only.

 Part 3: Short Conversations 30
items
 You have to listen to 30 conversations,.
 after each conversation, you are supposed to answer the
question printed in the test book by choosing the best answer.

 Part 4: Short Talks 30 items

 You are going to listen to several talks with 2 or 3 questions to
answer.
 75 minutes long

 Skills tested:

 Understanding vocabulary in context

 Understanding English idioms in context

 Understanding grammar usage

 Part 5: Incomplete Sentences 40 items
 You have to read incomplete sentences, and choose
the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank.

 Part 6: Error Recognition 20 items

 You have to read sentences and identify the error of
each sentence. Here, you have to choose the incorrect
word or phrase.
 Part 7: Reading Comprehension 40 items
 You have to read passages and answer questions
that involve the main idea, inference, point of view,
vocabulary in context, and more.
Tips to get ready
for the test
 Immerse yourself in language as frequently as
possible:
 Read ing, videos, watching movies and t.v, listening
to recordings and songs, speaking English whenever
you get the chance

 Get familiar with the test format

 Know the kind of questions you will get

 Practice against the clock! You must learn to

manage your time properly
 Be here at least 15 minutes before the test
starts

 Don’t forget you need to bring:

 Your ID
 Wooden-soft pencil (2B)
 Eraser & pencil sharpener
 pen

(*If you forget this you will not be allowed to take the
test)
 Work quickly and carefully
 Don’t spend too much time on a single question
 Mark your answers directly in the answer sheet
 Make sure you fill the circles completely

 Pace yourself in the reading part

 Make sure you leave enough time for each section
 For further information about TOEIC:
http://www.ets.org
 Sample test questions:
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/TO
EIC_LR_sample_tests.pdf
 Simulation tests and practice exercises:
http://www.english-test.net/toeic/