TOEIC

The TOEIC exam
Free Reading tests: part 5 :incomplete sentences | part 6: error recognition

Test of English for International Communication

TOEIC test questions are based on real-life work settings in an international environment (meetings, travel, telephone conversations, etc).

Who is it for?
The Test is used by organisations to determine whether an employee is suitable for a particular task. If you work or want to work for a large organisation, particularily in Asia, then the TOEIC test will be useful to you.

What is the TOEIC test like?

The test takes 2.5 hours and has two sections:

1. Listening - 100 questions
2. Structure - 100 questions

These break down as follows.

Listening

Part 1 photos 20 questions

Part 2: Question – Response: 30 questions

Part 3: Short conversation: 30 questions

Part 4: Short talks: 20 questions

Reading

Part 5: Incomplete sentences: 40 questions

Part 6: Error recognition: 20 questions

Part 7: Reading comprehension: 40 questions

The TOEIC exam is under review with some changes being introduced to the new TOEIC. The main change is that you will also be able to take a Writing and Speaking exam alomg with the Reading and Listening.

What about scores?

The TOEIC gives a score between 10 and 990:

• 905 - 990 International Proficiency
• 785 – 900 Working Proficiency Plus
• 605 – 780 Limited Working Proficiency
• 405 – 600 Elementary Proficiency Plus
• 255 – 400 Elementary Proficiency
• 185 – 250 Memorised Proficiency
• 10 – 180 No Useful Proficiency

How much does it cost to take TOEIC?
Fees are set by test centres. Expect to pay around $65 USD.