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The TOEIC® tests assess language skills that are used in daily life and in the workplace. Test takers speak and write in English their responses to real-world questions and scenarios. The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions.

The TOEIC Speaking Test Format

• Content: 11 questions
• Time: approximately 20 minutes
• Score scale: 0–200

The test is designed to provide information about the language ability of speakers across a range of English-language proficiency.

The table shows how tasks are organized.

Questions	Task	Evaluation Criteria
1–2	Read a text aloud	Pronunciation Intonation and stress
3	Describe a picture	All of the above, plus Grammar Vocabulary Cohesion
4–6	Respond to questions	All of the above, plus Relevance of content Completeness of content
7–9	Respond to questions using information provided	All of the above
10	Propose a solution	All of the above
11	Express an opinion	All of the above

The TOEIC Writing Test Format

• Content: 8 questions
• Time: approximately 60 minutes
• Score Scale: 0–200

The test is designed to provide useful information about test takers across a broad range of English-language proficiency levels.

The table shows how tasks are organized.

Questions	Task	Evaluation Criteria
1–5	Write a sentence based on a picture	Grammar Relevance of the sentences to the pictures
6–7	Respond to a written request	Quality and variety of your sentences Vocabulary Organization
8	Write an opinion essay	Whether your opinion is supported with reasons and/or examples Grammar Vocabulary Organization

For more information, review the Sample tests.