About the TOEIC® Speaking and Writing Tests

The TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests are valid assessments of English-language speaking and writing skills for business. In today's global workplace:

  • Speaking skills are important for effective presentations, face-to-face communication, meetings, videoconferencing, teleconferencing and telephone conversations.
  • Writing skills are necessary for clear, persuasive email and other types of business correspondence.

Why choose TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests

The TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests are reliable assessments of your ability to speak and write in English in the workplace and an important tool you can use to prepare them for success in a competitive global market.

  • Recruit, train and promote the most qualified candidates
  • Save time and resources by knowing immediately who has the skills to communicate effectively in the international workplace
  • Hire and develop individuals who can interact effectively with colleagues and clients around the world
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of your English-language programs
  • Measure a student’s progress and proficiency in English and determine who has the skills to succeed in school and in business

TOEIC® Speaking and Writing Test Format

The TOEIC® Speaking test

Format computer-based test, 11 questions that require test taker to respond to a spoken and/or written prompt
Duration

20-minute
Content

Speaking : there are 11 questions which divided into six parts.

  • Part 1：Read a text aloud (2 questions)
  • Part 2：Describe a picture (1 questions)
  • Part 3：Respond to questions (3 questions)
  • Part 4：Respond to questions using information provided (3 questions)
  • Part 5：Propose a solution (1 questions)
  • Part 6：Express an opinion(1 questions)


Scoring Total scores range from 0-200 and fall into one of 8 proficiency levels

 

The TOEIC® Writing test

Format computer-based test, 8 questions that require test taker to respond to a written prompt
Duration

1-hour
Content

Writing: there are 8 questions which divided into three parts.

  • Part 1：Write a sentence based on a picture (5 questions)
  • Part 2：Respond to a written request (2 questions)
  • Part 3：Write an opinion (1 questions)
Scoring Total scores range from 0-200 and fall into one of 9 proficiency levels