10 Tips for Successful TOEIC Listening and

Reading Preparation
Want to get a job where you’ll use your English skills?
Well, then, I’ve got another important question for you:
Are you signed up to take the TOEIC yet?
A TOEIC Listening & Reading Test certificate can be a great addition to your resume.
The exam combines both reading and listening comprehension tests, which could make
you nervous, but don’t worry!
Want to know how to get a great score? Then it’s great that you’re here right now!
These tips and advice will help you reach your goal.
Even better, in this post we’ll practice together. Because, folks, the best preparation for
the TOEIC is practicing, practicing and practicing some more.
Why? Uh, that’s how you get better at anything.
Oh and, by the way, practicing is key. Practicing.
That’s it, end of the post. Thanks for reading me.
Just kidding! Did you really think I was going to leave you high and dry?
Don’t know what the idiom “high and dry” means? You don’t need to look it up in a
dictionary. In tip 5, we’ll try to understand the meaning together, and we’ll ask Joey and
Chandler, from the ’90s TV show “Friends” to help us with that.
(Hint: It has nothing to do with the weather or heights.)
But first, let’s start by making sure everyone knows what the TOEIC is.
 

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What’s the TOEIC?

TOEIC stands for the Test of English for International Communication. It tests your
ability to understand work-related writings, instructions and conversations, in spoken
and written English.
Remember that the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test does not have a speaking part —
so that’s one less thing to think about. Plus, it’s not a pass or fail test. This means that
simply taking the test will make you stand out (be noticed) among candidates
(applicants) who haven’t taken it.
Format: Multiple choice, pencil and paper
There are two sections: listening section (100 questions) and reading section (100
questions).
Length: 2.5 hours
The listening section is 45 minutes, the reading section is 75 minutes and then there are
30 minutes to answer non-scored questions about yourself.