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Before going any further with the TOEIC Practice, make sure you have read the previous posting.

Now we are going to look at some examples from each section. When you are first learning about the TOEIC it is helpful to read the listening sections. Later, when you are familiar with the structure, you will want to practise with a tape or CD.

For this practice session, any words that you see in red are words you would hear on a recording in the real test. Any words you see in blue are words you would read in your test booklet.

*Make sure to read the explanatory answers for each example, even if you answer a question correctly. Explanatory answers identify common distractors (wrong answers) and reasons why an answer is correct or incorrect.

When you have finished the examples, read these 20 TOEIC Tips.

• Part I: Photographs
• Part II: Question and Response
• Part III: Short Conversations
• Part IV: Short Talks
• Part V: Incomplete Sentences
• Part VI: Text Completion
• Part VII: Reading Comprehension

TOEIC is a standardized test that measures your listening and reading skills. Unlike other tests, the TOEIC evaluates your ability to function in the business world rather than in an academic setting.

The test consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. Some students take the TOEIC because they want to improve their English. Other students take the TOEIC because they want to apply for a job that requires a TOEIC score.

Your score will range from 10-990. Every institution expects a different standard of proficiency from its employees. Many companies expect entry level applicants to score at least 600 on the TOEIC. Management positions may require a score of 800. You can take the TOEIC as many times as you want in order to achieve your goal.

Here is a general proficiency table:

Here are some of the topics on the TOEIC:

Here is the format of the TOEIC:

The TOEIC is developed in the United States, but is used throughout the world. The test developers use American language and spelling. The voices in the listening section are American, European countries or Australian accents.

TOEIC Practice Session
Examples for each part of the TOEIC, and explanations concerning the right and wrong answers.
Note: Text that appears in blue is what you will be able to read on the real test. Text that appears red is what you will only be able to hear.

20 TOEIC Tips
Hints and advice to help you. Follow these essential tips to improve your TOEIC score.

More information may be found at TOEIC.

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You’ll find everything from lessons for students to jobs for teachers, including interactive pages such as forums, games, quizzes, chat, help and penpals.

Follow this link in particular for English Pronunciation .
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Free ESL/EFL podcasts with interviews, slideshows, audio notes , and original songs so you can keep  practicing your English even when you are away from your computer.

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ELLLO stands for English Language Listening Lab Online. It is a collection of over 1,000 listening activites that students can view free via the internet.

Most listening activites come with a downloadable MP3 audio file, transcipt and interactive quiz. ELLLO offers a variety of listening activities that each target a specific listening skill, need or interest.

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This BBC course gives you useful language and phrases to improve your spoken communication skills in English in different business situations.

Each section features audio, target language and a quiz - all of which are downloadable. You’ll also have the opportunity to practise and test your understanding of the language.

Module 1: Telephone

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