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How to prepare for the TOEIC:



The TOEIC (Test Of English for International Communication) is a test to determine the level of English of non-English speakers in a professional context. Each year, millions of people take this exam to demonstrate their language skills in a competition or interview. TOEIC has a broad international scope and scores are the same all over the planet, which is why it is so prevalent throughout the world. The test lasts 2 hours decomposed as follows: 45 minutes to answer the questions in Section I and 75 minutes to answer the questions in Section II. In this article, we'll give you some tips to prepare for this exam.

How to best prepare this test?

Here are several tips you should know to optimize your TOEIC score:

Work your listening


To prepare for the listening part it is important to listen to English radio, watch films or series in English with subtitles, if necessary. They will help you understand what your ear could not discern.

Play on anticipation


One of the rules that will allow you to earn a lot of points in the listening part is ANTICIPATION. According to the exercises look carefully at the photos or read the questions and answers when available even before hearing the statements or conversations. Thus you will be able at the time of listening to directly strike the answers that are wrong.

Work your reading comprehension


For the Reading part you need to familiarize yourself with written English. To do this you can subscribe to Anglophone newspapers but also go on the net to read newspapers or blogs in English. You can find many books in your bookseller in English but also on the internet at very competitive prices.

Learn the correct vocabulary


The vocabulary you need to learn is related to the business world. The main topics are: R & D, entertainment, finance & budget management, health, property & buildings, offices, personnel management, procurement, technical activities, trips.

Learn the grammar


It is also necessary that you review your grammar concepts. The concepts required for this test are very wide, so if you are looking to achieve very high scores to avoid deadlocks and review ALL the basics of grammar. Little bonus: several sample tests are available on the official website TOEIC.
After 2 weeks of revisions spend your first mock TOEIC, correct it and analyze your mistakes. It is important not to overlook this point. This correction will help you assess your weaknesses and work on for your next mock TOEIC. Take mock TOEIC regularly and train as much as possible. Make mistakes sheets can also be useful as this will enable you to read them just before the test.
What are the characteristics of this test?

Quick reminder on the overall levels


Scores are determined by the number of correct answers. The test is rated on 990 which correspond to different levels:
- 230-550 pts: Independent user - Threshold Level
- 555-785 pts: Independent user - Advanced
- 790-945 pts: Proficient user -Autonomous
- 950-990 pts: Proficient user – Bilingual
Please note some schools require minimum notes between 750 and 800 on the test. For best levels, you will notice that it is possible to have 990 even when making a few mistakes.

Quick reminder regarding color


The TOEIC is noted between 0 and 990 points. You will receive a certificate in different colors according to your grade :
- green: 470-725
- blue: 730-855
- Gold: 860-990
What about you? Please share comments with us on how you have been preparting for this test.

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