Hello. I would like to prepare for the TOEIC Test

The TOEIC test is a test for the measurement of a person’s English proficiency in the workplace. It is operated by ets.org of America and etsglobal.org in Europe. The test is internationally recognized and is demanded more and more in employment situations.

OK so that is basically the test, but this article is really about preparation and the problems of selecting good preparation. As the marketplace realizes that there could be money to earn, so advertising takes over from common sense. Additionally there are situations of blogs offering relatively general and sometimes bad advice and many personal opinions regarding preparation for the TOEIC test that in the majority should be taken with a pinch of salt!

Actually these comments could be very detrimental to a student, that may then be guided down the road of incorrect information and thus, affect their test result more negatively than being unprepared in the first place!

Destroying a Myth.

Let me destroy the myth!

Learning English and TOEIC preparation are NOT the same thing!

Naturally in preparing for the TOEIC test a student will be exposed to English and in doing so there will be an element of English proficiency improvement, but in reality much more is needed. So let’s look at what TOEIC preparation really is and how it can help a student sitting the TOEIC test:

What is Preparation?

Like any test, no matter the form or the skill being tested, there will always be elements of not being accustomed, not understanding the requirements, not understanding the procedures and therefore, not being able to plan. These elements will always affect a test taker negatively resulting in split concentration. Split concentration means less brain-power to concentrate on the test questions and answers and therefore in many cases a lower score than could otherwise be achieved. Also, a student can easily run out of time because they spent too much time on initial questions.

Correct preparation for the TOEIC test therefore means; to advise a student competently of procedures and to let them practice test questions. (Meaning questions expertly configured to offer the required focus on the core skills tested by the TOEIC test)

Additionally preparation will include tips and advice (sometimes called tricks) to assist a student when completing the test. Furthermore the student will have the opportunity to complete „mock“ tests to further build confidence, again with questions expertly created to offer benefit and not forgetting time, a student will have the chance to plan timing for each question, a very important part of any test and the one point in the TOEIC test that causes the most problems. Preparation is basically as its literal meaning; to prepare in advance.

The Combination of Preparation and Improvement?

Combination is the ultimate solution as long as preparation for the TOEIC test and improvement of English proficiency are separate, not confused as one thing, but combined to work together as two separate entities.

What does combination offer?

Can you imagine a system that offers different routes for training?

For instance;

• Preparation for the TOEIC test for those that wish to improve their score quickly by using focused training to identify problem areas and then; remove insecurities, build confidence and knowledge by allowing the student to get accustomed to, and practice for the test before they sit it.
• More intensive preparation which includes all the benefits of TOEIC preparation and which again includes focused training to allow a student to find their English proficiency weaknesses thereby focusing their training for maximum efficiency.
• Advanced preparation which allows a student not only to prepare for the TOEIC test, but offers exercisers, exercises that intensively train a student’s listening and reading comprehension, grammar and improvement in vocabulary.
• What if the website also had advanced interactive qualities, maybe it had an option to directly guide the student through the training that they personally need in the most efficient way possible. In fact an interactive training course that is different for every student based upon that student’s specific needs.

Is it possible?

THE ANSWER IS YES! and much more …

Go an look at www.onlineenglish.eu or www.onlineenglish900.com There you will find exactly what you are looking for. Competent and qualified training. After all your TOEIC score is very important to you! Why risk it?

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About the Author:

By Robert Phipps. Authorized TOEIC Administrator.

www.hamburg-english.de
www.onlineenglish.eu

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