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Enhanced TOEIC FormatEnhanced TOEIC Format
What is TOEIC?What is TOEIC?
TOEIC® is developed by Educational Testing Service 1
ETS is a psychometric centre, internationally acclaimed for the reliability and quality of its tests such as:
TOEFL® (Test of English as a Foreign Language), GMAT® (Graduate Management Administration Test), SAT® (Student Admission Test) 2
What is TOEIC?What is TOEIC?
The TOEIC test was developed in the USA in 1979 by ETS (Educational Testing Service) following a request from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Trade and Industry (MITI). 3
TOEIC (The Test of English for International Communication) is a multiple-choice English language proficiency test for people whose native language is not English.4
What is TOEIC?What is TOEIC?
TOEIC measures English comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills in an international environment. 5
The TOEIC scores indicate how well people can communicate in English with others in business, commerce and industry. 6
What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?
The TOEIC and the TOEFL tests were developed to serve different purposes
The design, content, context, and ranges of proficiency are different
What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?What's the difference between TOEIC and TOEFL tests?
The TOEFL test - foreign students seeking admission to colleges and universities in North America -students planning to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees in North America
The TOEIC test - organizations that document employees' English proficiency - individuals who want to demonstrate their ability to use English in the global workplace
Is TOEIC a well-known test?Is TOEIC a well-known test?
The TOEIC Test is by far the most widely used English language test in the world. More than 5.2 million tests were administered last year alone.
Why does TOEIC provide a certificate? Why does TOEIC provide a certificate?
The certificate is your credential Many companies require a TOEIC score to hire
you You may use the certificate to show an employer
your English language ability Many people add their TOEIC score to their
resume when they send in their application for a new job
The TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competence and displays:The TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competence and displays:
Your first and last names
Your score for the listening comprehension section
Your score for the reading comprehension section
Your total test score
The name of the establishment where you took the test
The date you took the test
The official TOEIC seal
TOEIC CERTIFICATE
TOEIC CERTIFICATE
Gold(860-990)
Blue(730-855)
Orange(010-215)
Green(470-725)
Brown(220-465)
The TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, corresponding to distinct levels of resultsThe TOEIC certificate exists in five colors, corresponding to distinct levels of results
The TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competenceThe TOEIC certificate is an internationally recognized document which highlights your level of English competence
Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?
More than 4,000 companies, employers, colleges, universities and International English Programs as well as such international companies rely on TOEIC:
Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Scania, Siemens, Air France, Airbus, Alcatel Group, Dassault Aviation, Korean Air, Allianz, Barclays Bank, BNP Paribas,Deutsche Bank, Bell, Bosch-Siemens, Lucent Technologies, Philips, BP-Elf, EDF-GDF, Esso-Exxon, Kodak, Lever, Procter & Gamble, Total Elf, Coca Cola, Kraft, Moet/Hennessy, Nestle, Monsanto, Unilever, Compaq, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, NEC Computer International, Nike
Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?
Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?
Who recognizes the TOEIC score?Who recognizes the TOEIC score?
How long are the TOEIC test results good for? How long are the TOEIC test results good for?
Your TOEIC score is valid for two years
How long will it take to get my test results?How long will it take to get my test results?
- You receive your results by mail within 2 weeks after you take the test.
- Allow more time if a holiday falls after the administration, or if your results will be sent outside the United States.
Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?
The TOEIC test is the choice of more than 2 million examinees a year and is recognized by thousands of corporations.
TOEIC will provide a numeric score and description of what you can do.
Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?Which are some of the advantages of the TOEIC test?
TOEIC can provide an accurate assessment of your English :
TOEIC can provide an accurate assessment of your English :
For entrance into some US colleges and university programs.
Skills in order to obtain the best jobs
As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:
Verify your current level of English proficiency 1
Qualify for a new position and/or promotion in your company 2
Enhance your professional credentials 3
As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC test will enable you to:
Involve your employer in advancing your English ability 6
Set your own learning goals 5
Monitor your progress in English 4
From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?
The TOEIC test was designed to meet the needs of the working world.
The test questions are developed from samples of spoken and written language collected from various countries around the world where English is used in the workplace
From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?
Manufacturing : assembly lines, plant management, quality control
Offices : board meetings, committees, letters, memoranda, telephone, fax and e-mail messages, office equipment and furniture, office procedures
Personnel : recruiting, hiring, retiring, salaries, promotions, job applications, job advertisements, pensions, awards
Purchasing : shopping, ordering supplies, shipping, invoices
Technical Areas : electronics, technology, computers, laboratories and related equipment, technical specifications
Travel : trains, airplanes, taxis, buses, ships, ferries, tickets, schedules, station and airport announcements, car rentals, hotels, reservations, delays and cancellations
Corporate Development : research, product development
Dining Out : business and informal lunches, banquets, receptions, restaurant reservations
Entertainment : cinema, theater, music, art, exhibitions, museums, media
Finance and Budgeting : banking, investments, taxes, accounting, billing
General Business : contracts, negotiations, mergers, marketing, sales, warranties, business planning, conferences, labor relations
Health : medical insurance, visiting doctors, dentists, clinics, hospitals
Housing/Corporate Property : construction, specifications, buying and renting, electric and gas services
From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?From what kind of contexts are the TOEIC test questions drawn?
TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format
Each candidate uses a pencil to mark answers on the answer sheet
The scores are determined by the number of questions answered correctly
TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format
The number of correct responses in each section, Listening Comprehension and Reading, is converted to a number on a scale of 5 to 495.
Adding the two section scores together gives a total score on a scale ranging from 10 to 990
TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format
Score Proficiency Level
200 Elementary
400 Intermediate
600 Working
800 Advanced Working
TOEIC FormatTOEIC Format
The TOEIC test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice assessment. There are two
separately-timed sections of 100 questions each.
Section I: ListeningSection I: Listening
You'll listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English,
then answer questions based on what you heard.
Part 1
Photographs (20 items)
QuestionResponse(30 items)
Part 2
Short Conversations
(30 items)
Part 3
Short Talks(20 items)
Part 4
Section II: ReadingSection II: Reading
You'll read a variety of materials andrespond at your own pace to questions
based on the content
Part 5
Incomplete Sentences (40 items)
Error Recognition (20 items)
Part 6
Reading Comprehension
(40 items)
Part 7
Test LengthTest Length
The test lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
You have:
45 minutes for Section I 1
75 minutes for Section II 2
The remaining time to respond to biographicalquestions and a brief questionnaire about
educational and work history. 3
New TOEIC® test:New TOEIC® test:
The improved TOEIC test assesses proficiency by aligning questions with everyday language scenarios that happen in today’s workplace.
Tasks are more authentic. Not all tasks have been changed — but some
tasks give test-takers the opportunity to respond with language that is appropriate to the situation - how would someone at work respond in this particular situation?
New TOEIC® test:New TOEIC® test:
ETS has maintained the integrity and quality of the original TOEIC test.
The scale and score range—5 to 495 for each section of the test (listening and reading)—remains unchanged.
The difficulty range is the same. Many of the question types are the same also.
How is the new test different?How is the new test different?
A shift from individual questions to sets of questions in Part 3 (conversations)
The use of different English accents, as spoken in the U.S., Great Britain, Canada and Australia
A decrease in the number of photograph questions in Part 1
The use of both recorded and written questions in Part 3 (conversations) and Part 4 (short talks)
Listening section enhancementsinclude four major changes:
The inclusion of reading sets of questions based on two inter-related passages (Part 7)
The elimination of Part 6 (error recognition questions)
The addition of text completion questions (Part 6)
Reading section enhancements include three major changes:
How is the new test different?How is the new test different?
How is the new test different?How is the new test different?
British accent
Australian accent
U.S. (North American) accent
Canadian accent
The range of accents in the listening section of the test:
Section I: ListeningSection I: Listening
You'll listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English,
then answer questions based on what you heard.
Part 1
Photographs (10 items)
QuestionResponse(30 items)
Part 2
Conversations (30 items)
Part 3
Short Talks(30 items)
Part 4
Section II: ReadingSection II: Reading
You'll read a variety of materials andrespond at your own pace to questions
based on the content
Part 5
Incomplete Sentences (40 items)
Text Completion (12 items)
Part 6
Reading Comprehension
(48 items)
Part 7
Comparison between TOEIC and new TOEIC:Comparison between TOEIC and new TOEIC:
TOEIC New TOEIC
Part I Listening Comprehension Section 1
1Photographs: 20 questions
Photographs: 10 questions
2Question-Response:
30 questionsQuestion-Response:
30 questions
3Short Conversations:
30 questions(30 conversations, 1 question each)
Conversations: 30 questions
(10 conversations, 3 questions each)
4Short Talks: 20 questions
(6-9 talks, 2-4 questions each)
Short Talks: 30 questions
(10 talks, 3 questions each)
Part II Reading Comprehension Section 2
5Incomplete Sentences:
40 questionsIncomplete Sentences:
40 questions
6Error Recognition:
20 questions
Text Completion: 12 questions
(4 reading sets, 3 questions each)
7Reading Comprehension:
40 questions
Reading Comprehension: 48 questions
(single passages: 28 questions; double passages: 20 questions)
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