The TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test is a benchmark for decision-makers worldwide. It measures written and listening comprehension skills in English, from beginner to advanced levels, in a professional context. It determines non-native English speakers' ability to communicate in English in the workplace. The TOEIC Listening and Reading tests cover CEFR levels A1 to C1.
Test Content and Format
The TOEIC Listening and Reading test Multi-stage adaptive version is a one-hour multiple-choice test that consists of 90 questions divided into two sections.
The TOEIC® Listening & Reading test provides two section scores (5–495 each) and a total score ranging from 10 to 990.
| Section | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 45 questions | 25 minutes |
| Reading | 45 questions | 37 minutes |
| Total | 90 items | 1 hour 2 minutes |
Listening section: The Listening section tests how well test takers understand spoken English. It consists of two Units and contains a total of 45 questions. Test takers are asked to answer questions based on a variety of statements, questions, conversations, and talks recorded in English.
Total time: approximately 25 minutes.
Reading section: The Reading section tests how well test takers understand written English. Test takers will read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace to 45 questions based on the content of the materials provided.
Total time: approximately 37 minutes; Unit One is approximately 23 minutes and Unit Two is approximately 14 minutes.
Prepare for the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
Prepare your students for the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test using official resources and structured courses:
1. TOEIC Listening and Reading Examinee Handbook
Consult the handbook to clearly understand the test format, question types, and scoring.
Includes examples and tips to help you perform confidently.
2. Sample Test
3.TOEIC Test Level Projector (Free Online Tool)
Quickly estimate your general level of English listening comprehension in just 15 minutes with the free TOEIC Test Level Projector.
Complete 25 official TOEIC Listening & Reading questions.
Receive your CEFR level (A1–C1) and a personalized description of your skills to see if you are ready for the test.
4. TOEIC Official Learning and Preparation Course
Purchase the TOEIC Official Learning and Preparation Course in our eShop, a self-study program available online 24/7 with 90 hours of learning and test preparation material in 3 units. Using real-life workplace scenarios and real TOEIC test questions, this course helps you prepare for the TOEIC Listening and Reading test.
Course Highlights:
- Three learning modules, from beginner to advanced
- Interactive exercises that reflect workplace situations and tasks
- Voice narration in the same voices you’ll hear on the actual TOEIC test
- Automated report with an estimate of your TOEIC score range
- An assessment of your strengths and areas where you can improve
5 tips provided by ETS to help you prepare for the TOEIC test
➤ Get certified to administer TOEIC tests to your students
Amideast can train and certify your institution to become a TOEIC Listening & Reading institutional score user – giving your students and teachers access to standardized English assessments for your own internal use.
Benefits of becoming an institutional score user:
- Offer on-site test sessions directly on your campus
- Enjoy flexible scheduling aligned with your academic calendar
- Provides affordable and reliable scores for your internal use
➤ Apply to Become an Official TOEIC® Test Center Open to the Public
If your site meets the requirements and we do not have a public test center near you, Amideast may be able to help your institution become an authorized test center—giving your students easier access to secure, globally recognized English assessments.
Benefits of becoming a public test center:
- Offer on-site test sessions directly for your students and those nearby
- Ensure secure and reliable testing
- Provide globally valid score reports to test takers
Contact Us
Discover how our trusted English testing solutions can support your institution. Fill out the form now, and a dedicated representative will contact you with more information tailored to your needs.
The TOEIC® Listening and Reading Test is a benchmark for decision-makers worldwide. It measures written and listening comprehension skills in English, from beginner to advanced levels, in a professional context. It determines non-native English speakers' ability to communicate in English in the workplace. The TOEIC Listening and Reading tests cover CEFR levels A1 to C1.
Test Content and Format
The TOEIC Listening and Reading test Multi-stage adaptive version is a one-hour multiple-choice test that consists of 90 questions divided into two sections.
The TOEIC® Listening & Reading test provides two section scores (5–495 each) and a total score ranging from 10 to 990.
| Section | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 45 questions | 25 minutes |
| Reading | 45 questions | 37 minutes |
| Total | 90 items | 1 hour 2 minutes |
Listening section: The Listening section tests how well test takers understand spoken English. It consists of two Units and contains a total of 45 questions. Test takers are asked to answer questions based on a variety of statements, questions, conversations, and talks recorded in English.
Total time: approximately 25 minutes.
Reading section: The Reading section tests how well test takers understand written English. Test takers will read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace to 45 questions based on the content of the materials provided.
Total time: approximately 37 minutes; Unit One is approximately 23 minutes and Unit Two is approximately 14 minutes.
Prepare for the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test
Prepare your students for the TOEIC Listening & Reading Test using official resources and structured courses:
1. TOEIC Listening and Reading Examinee Handbook
Consult the handbook to clearly understand the test format, question types, and scoring.
Includes examples and tips to help you perform confidently.
2. Sample Test
3.TOEIC Test Level Projector (Free Online Tool)
Quickly estimate your general level of English listening comprehension in just 15 minutes with the free TOEIC Test Level Projector.
Complete 25 official TOEIC Listening & Reading questions.
Receive your CEFR level (A1–C1) and a personalized description of your skills to see if you are ready for the test.
4. TOEIC Official Learning and Preparation Course
Purchase the TOEIC Official Learning and Preparation Course in our eShop, a self-study program available online 24/7 with 90 hours of learning and test preparation material in 3 units. Using real-life workplace scenarios and real TOEIC test questions, this course helps you prepare for the TOEIC Listening and Reading test.
Course Highlights:
- Three learning modules, from beginner to advanced
- Interactive exercises that reflect workplace situations and tasks
- Voice narration in the same voices you’ll hear on the actual TOEIC test
- Automated report with an estimate of your TOEIC score range
- An assessment of your strengths and areas where you can improve
5 tips provided by ETS to help you prepare for the TOEIC test
➤ Get certified to administer TOEIC tests to your students
Amideast can train and certify your institution to become a TOEIC Listening & Reading institutional score user – giving your students and teachers access to standardized English assessments for your own internal use.
Benefits of becoming an institutional score user:
- Offer on-site test sessions directly on your campus
- Enjoy flexible scheduling aligned with your academic calendar
- Provides affordable and reliable scores for your internal use
➤ Apply to Become an Official TOEIC® Test Center Open to the Public
If your site meets the requirements and we do not have a public test center near you, Amideast may be able to help your institution become an authorized test center—giving your students easier access to secure, globally recognized English assessments.
Benefits of becoming a public test center:
- Offer on-site test sessions directly for your students and those nearby
- Ensure secure and reliable testing
- Provide globally valid score reports to test takers
Contact Us
Discover how our trusted English testing solutions can support your institution. Fill out the form now, and a dedicated representative will contact you with more information tailored to your needs.
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