The TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests assess English-language skills that are used in daily life and the workplace. Test takers have to respond to real-world questions and scenarios in spoken and written language. The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions used in workplace environment.
The Speaking and Writing tests can be taken together or separately in the following formats:
The TOEIC® Speaking Test Format
- Content: 11 questions
- Time: approximately 20 minutes
- Score scale: 0–200
Below is an overview of the TOEIC® Speaking test, which includes 11 questions that measure various aspects of a test taker's speaking ability. For each question, test takers will be given specific directions, including the time allowed for preparing and speaking their response. The test takes about 20 minutes.
It is to their advantage to say as much as they can in the time allowed. It is also important that they speak clearly and answer each question according to directions.
Questions | Task | Description |
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1–2 | Read a text aloud |
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3–4 | Describe a picture |
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5–7 | Respond to questions |
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8–10 | Respond to questions using information provided |
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11 | Express an opinion |
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The TOEIC® Writing Test Format
- Content: eight questions
- Time: approximately 60 minutes
- Score scale: 0–200
Below is an overview of the TOEIC® Writing test, which includes eight questions that measure different aspects of a test taker's writing ability and takes about one hour. For each type of question, test takers will be given specific directions, including the time allowed for writing their response.
Questions | Task | Description |
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1–5 | Write a sentence based on a picture |
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6–7 | Respond to a written request |
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8 | Write an opinion essay |
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