Study Tips

Here are some tips you might find useful to help you prepare for the TOEIC test.
 
Before the test...
 Make sure you know the directions.
If you are familiar with the format of each section, you can focus more on the questions.
 Plan your study effectively.
Practice your listening and reading comprehension skills. Identify what your strengths are, and
focus on improving any weaknesses.

 Expand your vocabulary as much as possible.

Read as widely as you can. Make a note of all the new words you learn, and test yourself
regularly.

 Take as many Practice Tests as you can

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In the test…
 Time yourself
Keep a watch in front of you and check the time regularly. Make sure you know how long you
should take on each part. Don’t fall behind and run out of time! After marking your answer,
quickly move on.
 Stay alert and concentrate
The test lasts two hours, and it is easy to become distracted during this time. Make sure you
focus all your energy on the test.

 Never leave a blank

Always make a guess if you don’t know the answer. You are not penalized for wrong answers, so
you have nothing to lose.

 Eliminate answer choices whenever you can

Your chances of guessing the correct answer increase if you first eliminate any answer choices
you think are incorrect.

 Be aware of distractors
Make sure you know the common traps used in the test, and avoid them.

 Trust your instincts

Don’t waste time changing your mind. Answering a question, move on.

 Use effective test-taking techniques

Make time to preview the questions whenever you can. Try to predict the answers. Remember
that skimming and scanning are effective reading skills.
 
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