The TOEIC Listening and Reading
Test has set the standard for assessing English-language listening and reading skills needed in the workplace. Listening skills are important for face-to-face communication, meetings, videoconferencing, podcasts and telephone conversations. Reading skills are necessary for email, reports, newsletters and other forms of business correspondence. The Listening and Reading test offers a common standard of measurement for comparing the language skills of current and potential employees. Test content reflects real-world tasks and provides you with the information you need to easily:
Test Contents
The TOEIC Listening and Reading test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice assessment. There are two timed sections of 100 questions each
Section I: Listening
Test takers listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English, then answer questions based on what they have heard (100 items total).
- Part 1: Photographs
- Part 2: Question-Response
- Part 3: Conversations
- Part 4: Short Talks
Section II: Reading
Test takers read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace (100 items total).
- Part 5: Incomplete Sentences
- Part 6: Error Recognition or Text Completion
Part 7: Reading Comprehension
Test Length
- The test takes approximately 2½ hours, with:
- 45 minutes for Section I
- 75 minutes for Section II
- approximately 30 minutes to answer biographical questions
TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests
English is the language of global opportunity. In the increasingly competitive global marketplace, employers need a workforce that can speak and write effectively across borders and cultures.The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests are valid assessments of English-language speaking and writing skills for business. In today's global workplace:
- Speaking skills are important for effective presentations, face-to-face communication, meetings, videoconferencing, teleconferencing and telephone conversations.
- Writing skills are necessary for clear, persuasive email and other types of business correspondence.
The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests offer a common standard of measurement for comparing the language skills of current and potential employees. They enable you to:
- Recruit, train and promote the most qualified candidates
- Save time and resources by knowing immediately who has the skills to communicate effectively in the international workplace
- Hire and develop individuals who can interact effectively with colleagues and clients around the world
Test Content
The TOEIC tests assess language skills that are used in daily life and the workplace. Test takers speak and write in English and give their responses to real-world questions and scenarios. The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions.
The TOEIC Speaking Test Format
- Content: 11 questions
- Time: approximately 20 minutes
- Score scale: 0–200
The test is designed to provide information about language ability of speakers across a range of English proficiency.
The TOEIC Speaking Test Format
- Content: 11 questions
- Time: approximately 20 minutes
- Score scale: 0–200
The test is designed to provide information about language ability of speakers across a range of English proficiency.
The TOEIC Writing Test Format
- Content: 8 questions
- Time: approximately 60 minutes
- Score Scale: 0–200
The test is designed to provide useful information about test takers across a broad range of English proficiency levels.
The table below shows how tasks are organized
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Questions |
Task |
Evaluation Criteria |
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1–2 |
Read a text aloud |
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Describe a picture |
All of the above, plus
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4–6 |
Respond to questions |
All of the above, plus
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7–9 respond to questions using information provided All of the above
10 Propose a solution All of the above
11 Express an opinion All of the above
The table below shows how the tasks are organized:
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