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TOEIC Guide

TOEIC

The #1 English test for the workplace. Required by thousands of companies in Korea and worldwide — TOEIC proves you can communicate in professional English.

What is TOEIC?

TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is a globally recognised English proficiency test designed specifically for the workplace. It measures your ability to understand English in business and everyday contexts. The standard TOEIC Listening & Reading test is the most common format, used by over 14,000 companies in 160 countries — and is especially important in South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia.

Who Needs TOEIC?

Job applicants at Korean companies (Samsung, LG, Hyundai and most major corporations)
Employees seeking promotion or salary increase based on English ability
University graduates needing a TOEIC score for graduation requirements
Professionals applying for international roles or transfers
Anyone wanting to prove business English proficiency quickly

Exam Structure

L

Listening — 45 minutes

100 questions across 4 parts: photographs, question-response, short conversations, short talks.

R

Reading — 75 minutes

100 questions across 3 parts: incomplete sentences (Part 5), text completion (Part 6), reading comprehension (Part 7).

Scoring & Results

TOEIC scores range from 10 to 990 total (Listening 5–495, Reading 5–495). Most Korean companies require 700+ for hiring and 800+ for promotion. Top-tier companies like Samsung often require 850+. Results are issued within 2–3 weeks. There is no pass or fail — just your score level.

Quick Tips from the Instructor

  • 01Part 5 (grammar fill-in) is the fastest source of points — learn the 10 most-tested grammar patterns.
  • 02In Listening, if you miss a question don't dwell on it — move on immediately or you'll miss the next one.
  • 03For Part 7 (long reading), go straight to the questions first then find the answers in the text.
  • 04Time management in Reading is critical — 75 minutes for 100 questions leaves no room to overthink.
  • 05Vocabulary for TOEIC is business-focused: contracts, meetings, travel, finance. Study these domains.

Full Course Modules

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Listening

Parts 1–4 full tactics

Reading

Parts 5–7 strategies

Vocabulary

800–990 business word bank

Grammar

Part 5 grammar drills

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