TOEIC Listening and Reading
TOEIC® Listening and Reading The TOEIC test is an English language proficiency test for non-native English speakers. It measures written and oral comprehension skills in everyday professional and international situations. This certification is used to complete a CPF training course.
- Total test time: 1 hour
- Format: online
- Levels assessed: beginner to advanced (CEFR levels A2 to C1)
- Score validity: 2 years
- Skills assessed: written and oral comprehension skills in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
English is the language of international opportunities. Whether you are an employee, student or job seeker, TOEIC scores can help you achieve your goals, such as :
- Stand out in the job market
- Demonstrate ability to communicate in English with international colleagues and customers
- Prepare yourself for the job market, monitor your progress in English and enhance your skills
- Obtain the necessary qualifications for a new position and/or promotion in an international company
- Validate a diploma or as a criterion for obtaining a diploma
- Assess, strengthen and certify your command of the English language
The 1-hour adaptive TOEIC Listening and Reading test is taken online.
Structure of the 1-hour adaptive test
For each section, candidates answer a series of questions (Unit 1) which are the same for all. Once Unit 1 has been completed, candidates move on to Unit 2, answering different questions based on their performance in Unit 1.
- Listening section: 45 questions (Unit 1 and Unit 2), 25 minutes
- Reading section: 45 questions (Unit 1 and Unit 2), 37 minutes
- Total: 90 questions, approx. 1 hour.
The test consists of two sections: Listening and Reading. Candidates answer multiple-choice questions (MCQs) within the allotted time. The type of questions is identical whether the test is administered in paper/pencil format or online, and whether the test is linear (2 hours) or adaptive (1 hour).
The Listening section
The listening comprehension section assesses the level of understanding of spoken English. It consists of four parts and 100 questions. You’ll have to answer questions based on a variety of statements, questions, short conversations and recorded speeches in English.
- Part 1: Photographs
- Part 2: Questions & Answers
- Part 3: Conversations
- Part 4: Presentations / Oral announcements
The Reading and Comprehension section
The reading comprehension section consists of three parts to assess your level of understanding of written English. You will read various documents and answer questions related to their content.
- Part 5: Incomplete sentences
- Part 6: Texts to complete
- Part 7: Reading multiple contents
Are you taking an English course that includes the TOEIC test?
Langues Academy will provide you with all the information you need to register and take the test at the end of your course.
TOEIC tests are eligible for CPF.
Your language school will receive your result and send it to you. The scores and institutional results certificate are valid for 2 years in the country where the test was taken.
You can take the test on your own, without any training.
In this case, please contact us.
The TOEIC program measures the written and oral comprehension and expression skills needed in a professional context.
TOEIC tests are not tests that you “pass” or “fail”; each test has a minimum and maximum score.
Analysis of TOEIC Listening and Reading scores
TOEIC Listening and Reading test results indicate your level of proficiency in oral and written English, to demonstrate your ability to communicate in the workplace. Test scores are determined by the number of correct answers, which is then converted into a score ranging from 5 to 495 points. The results certificate provides the scores for Listening and Reading, the total scaled scores and a correlation with the CEFR levels. The final score is calculated by adding the scores of two sections.
The TOEIC Listening and Reading score correlation grid provides additional information on a test-taker’s strengths and weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
TOEIC test scores – Listening section
- Minimum score : 5 – Maximum score : 495
- Correlation with CEFR levels A1 to C1
TOEIC test scores – Reading section
- Minimum score : 5 – Maximum score : 495
- Correlation with CEFR levels A1 to C1
Total score
- Minimum score : 10 – Maximum score : 990
- Correlation with CEFR levels A1 to C1
