What is the TOEIC?
TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
-Test of international English
-Two Hour test
-200 Multiple choice questions
-2 sections Listening and Reading (100 in each)
Listening (45min)
-Part 1 picture identification
-Part 2 Question/Response
-Part 3 Short conversation
-Part 4 Short talks
Reading (1 hour 15 minutes)
-Part 5 Incomplete sentences
-Part 6 Text completion
-Part 7 Reading comprehension
Listening test- 4 parts
· Part 1 Picture Identification (10 questions)
o 10 black and white photo graphs
o Who is in the photo
o What objects are visible
o Where was the photo taken
o What are the professions, the actions, the positions
o Why is the photo taken?
· Part 2 Question/Response (30 questions)
o 30 questions and responses
o Each questions is followed by 3 responses
o What type of question is being asked?
o Listen for question words (who what where when why)
o Do not expect the same verb in the response
· Part 3 Short conversations
o 30 questions
o Ten four-part conversations between two people
o After each conversation there will be 3 questions
o Read the questions before
o Identify who the speakers are
· Part 4 Short talks
o 30 questions of short speeches
o may include weather reports, announcements, travel advisories
o each question has 4 multiple choice responses
o Read as many questions as you can
o Focus on the introduction to determine the context
o Listen for key information
Reading Test- 3 parts
· Part 5 Incomplete sentences (40 Questions)
o Sentences with a blank and 4 answers
o Look for parts of speech
o Look for prefixes and suffixes
o Think about tense/time/procession
· Part 6 text completion
o 3 texts which each contain four numbered blanks
o Scan text to determine what type of document it is
o Read the questions to see fi they look for specific info
o Analyze grammar structure
· Part 7 Reading comprehension
o You must read several documents and answer multiple choses
o Can be single passages (announcements, news articles, letters)
§ 28 questions
§ You will have to answer 2-4 questions
o Double passages- first document presents info, second responds
§ 20 questions
§ you will have to answer 5 questions
o Skim to focus on the subject
o What type of document is it?
o Read the title to determine what it is
o Cross check information and dates
Extra resources to look at in your free time:
http://www.english-test.net/toeic/
http://www.examenglish.com/TOEIC/index.php
http://www.celticnots.com/Bridget/TOEIC_Practice.html
http://www.online.kgic.ca/KGICExams/TOEICMainPage.asp
http://www.rosemeadcollege.edu/en/programs/toeic/sample.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ajjUqZCaA
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http://www.examenglish.com/TOEIC/index.php
http://www.celticnots.com/Bridget/TOEIC_Practice.html
http://www.online.kgic.ca/KGICExams/TOEICMainPage.asp
http://www.rosemeadcollege.edu/en/programs/toeic/sample.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6ajjUqZCaA
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About the TOEFL iBT® Test
The TOEFL iBT® test, administered via the Internet, is an important part of your journey to study in an English-speaking country. In addition to the test, the ETS TOEFL Program provides tools and guides to help you prepare for the test and improve your English-language skills.
What Is the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL iBT test measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. And it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks.
Who Takes the TOEFL Test?
More than 27 million people from all over the world have taken the TOEFL test to demonstrate their English-language proficiency. The average English skill level ranges between Intermediate and Advanced.
- Students planning to study at a higher education institution
- English-language learning program admissions and exit
- Scholarship and certification candidates
- English-language learners who want to track their progress
- Students and workers applying for visas
Where Can I Get Local, In-language Support?
You can contact a local TOEFL iBT Resource Center for general in-language information about the TOEFL test and test preparation. TOEFL iBT Resource Centers are available in specific countries.
Who Accepts TOEFL Test Scores?
More than 8,500 colleges, agencies and other institutions in over 130 countries accept TOEFL scores. For more information, including using your scores to satisfy visa requirements in Australia and the United Kingdom, how to find institutions that accept TOEFL scores, and more, see Who Accepts TOEFL Scores.
Where and When Can I Take the TOEFL iBT Test?
The TOEFL test has more test dates (more than 50 per year) and locations (4,500 test centers in 165 countries) than any other English-language test in the world. You can retake the test as many times as you wish, but you cannot take it more than once in a 12-day period. If you already have a test appointment, you cannot register for another test date that is within 12 days of your existing appointment.
Watch a short video (Flash) to see what happens at one of our TOEFL iBT test centers on test day.
What Resources Can Help Me Prepare for the TOEFL iBT Test?
ETS offers a variety of paid and free preparation materials to help you get ready for the TOEFL test. Watch our video, TOEFL® Resources: An Overview for Students (Flash) to learn about the tools from ETS that can help you prepare for the test.
What Does the TOEFL iBT Test Cost?
The cost of the test can range from US$160 to US$250 and varies between countries. For information on registration, fees, test dates and locations, select your test location.
