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What is the TOEIC examination?

The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) examination is recognized among non-native speakers as it assesses their English language skills for professional and corporate life. The managing body of the TOEIC is the Educational Testing Services (ETS).

TOEIC 2023 EXAM FORMAT 

The exam format is based on the following two skills:

• Receptive English skills (reading and listening) 
• Productive English skills (speaking and writing)

The TOEIC Test comprises four subdivisions:

1. 
   Reading Test
2. 
   Listening Test
3. 
   Writing Test
4. 
   Speaking Test

There are only two parts to the examination. Writing and speaking parts come under one section while listening and reading parts under another. Also, candidates for the beginners and intermediate levels have the option to take TOEIC Bridge Test as well. 

1. 
   Listening and Reading Part
2. 
   Writing and Speaking Part
3. 
   Bridge Test (Optional)

TOEIC Listening & Reading

A TOEIC Listening and Reading test assesses your ability to listen and read in English at work. A global workplace is simulated by test questions that are relevant to real-life situations. 

One of the most popular TOEIC tests is the reading and listening test. Taking this test on paper in a test center gives you a score between 10 and 990. Taking this test, you must score equally well on English reading and listening skills.

Test content and format

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test consist of multiple-choice questions. Each section has 100 questions with a time limit. 

Test length

2.5 hours is the total time limit to take the exam: 

• 45 minutes for Section I: Listening
• 75 minutes for Section II: Reading
• About 30 minutes to answer biographical questions

Section I: Listening

The following questions and short conversations are recorded in English, which you must listen to, then answer based on what you have heard (100 items total). 

• Part 1: Photographs
• Part 2: Question-Response
• Part 3: Conversations
• Part 4: Talks

Section II: Reading

Take your time to read and respond to a variety of materials(100 items total).

• Part 5: Incomplete Sentences
• Part 6: Text Completion
• Part 7: Reading Comprehension

TOEIC Speaking & Writing

The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests measure assesses your speaking and writing skills used in the workplace. You’ll respond to real-world questions and scenarios in spoken and written English. The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases, and key expressions used in a workplace environment.

You can take the Speaking and Writing tests together or separately. If you take them together with the TOEIC Listening and Reading test, you’ll get a complete measurement of all four English-language communication skills. This version of the TOEIC does not involve an examiner, rather, the student records his spoken answers to recorded or written prompts, and types his written answers for the written portion. 

TOEIC Speaking Test format

• Content: 11 questions
• Time: about 20 minutes
• Score scale: 0–200  

TOEIC Writing Test format

• Content: 8 questions
• Time: about 60 minutes
• Score scale: 0–200  

1–5 Ques	Write a sentence based on a picture	With each picture, you’ll be given two words or phrases that you need to use in a sentence. You can change the forms of the words and use the words in any order.
6–7 Ques	Respond to a written request	Show how well you can write email responses. 10 minutes to read and answer each email.
8 Ques	Write an opinion essay	Write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain and support your opinion on an issue. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words.

TOEIC Bridge

Designed for beginner to intermediate learners, the TOEIC Bridge® tests measure all four English-communication skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. You can use TOEIC Bridge scores to

• show instructors or employers, you have the English-communication skills needed for the next academic or workplace level
• establish goals for English-language learning and monitor your progress
• learn which areas you need to improve

Test content and format

The TOEIC Bridge tests focus on communication tasks in everyday life and common workplace scenarios that reflect modern language uses and communication methods.

TOEIC Bridge Listening test

You’ll respond to descriptions, questions, conversations, and talks in English.

Test time: about 25 minutes

Test format: 50 multiple-choice questions grouped into 4 parts:

• Part 1: Four Pictures (6 questions)
• Part 2: Question-Response (20 questions)
• Part 3: Conversations (10 questions)
• Part 4: Talks (14 questions)  

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TOEIC Bridge Reading test

Complete sentences in written English and answer questions about short informational texts.

Test time: 35 minutes

Test format: 50 multiple-choice questions grouped into 3 parts:

• Part 1: Sentence Completion (15 questions)
• Part 2: Text Completion (15 questions)
• Part 3: Reading Comprehension (20 questions)

TOEIC Bridge Speaking test

Read texts aloud, ask for and provide information, describe events, and give your opinion.

Test time: about 15 minutes

Test format: 8 questions grouped into 6 task types:

• Read a Short Text Aloud (2 questions)
• Describe a Photograph (2 questions)
• Listen and Retell (1 question)
• Short Interaction (1 question)
• Tell a Story (1 question)
• Make and Support a Recommendation (1 question)

TOEIC Bridge Writing test

Complete and write sentences, ask for and provide information, describe events, and give opinions.

Test time: about 37 minutes

Test format: 9 questions grouped into 5 task types:

• Build a Sentence (3 questions)
• Write a Sentence (3 questions)
• Respond to a Brief Message (1 question)
• Write a Narrative (1 question)
• Respond to an Extended Message (1 question)

Ownership

The TOEIC is a product of ETS, an American non-profit organization, which also makes the TOEFL, another standardized English test geared towards a more academic audience.

So this is all about the TOEIC examination. If you need more suggestions, please do comment below.