Some general
information
What Is TOEIC?
• 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
How long is the test? What does it test?
• 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.
Is there a passing grade for TOEIC?
• No there isn’t. The objective of the test is to
measure your skills no to pass or fail.
• However, since this is a graduation requirement at
CCCN, there’s a minimum score you need to have to
show you have accomplished the objectives of the
program.
▫ You need:
 550 points for ENIS or SP
 810 points for the Advanced Program
What do the scores mean?
TOEIC CAN DO TABLE
Test Format
Listening Part
• 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
Listening Part Sections
• Part 1: Photos
10 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 prompt and choose the best
response. *
*Questions and answers are spoken only.
Listening Part Sections
• Part 3: Conversations
30 items
▫ You have to listen to 10 conversations with 3 questions
each between two speakers.
▫ After each, you will answer questions that might be
either printed on the test or just recorded on tape
• Part 4: Short Talks
30 items
▫ Listen to 10 talks with 3 questions each between two
people talking about office issues, or individuals giving
a news report or other information.
Reading Part
• 75 minutes long
• Skills tested:
▫ Understanding vocabulary in context
▫ Understanding English idioms in context
▫ Understanding grammar usage
Reading Part Sections
• 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: Cloze Passages
12 items
▫ You have to read slightly longer passages and fill in the
missing text with appropriate responses.
Reading Part Sections
• Part 7: Reading Comprehension
48 items
▫ You have to read longer 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
Before 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
The day of the test
• Be here at least 15 minutes before the test starts
• Don’t forget you need to bring:
▫ Your ID or passport*
▫ Your grade card from EN12 or SP8*
▫ #2 pencil
(*If you forget this you will not be allowed to take the
test)
During 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
Additional Information
and Practice
Useful Links
• For further information about TOEIC: http://www.ets.org
• Sample test questions:
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/TOEIC_LR_sa
mple_tests.pdf
• Sites for practice http://www.centrocultural.cr/recursosen-linea.php
• TOEIC Examenee Handbook:
http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/TOEIC_LR_exa
minee_handbook.pdf
• Simulation tests and practice exercises:
http://www.english-test.net/toeic/