TOEIC® SPEAKING AND WRITING

The TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests represent the global standard for assessing English proficiency in the workplace.
TOEIC® Speaking and Writing certification sets a standard for decision makers worldwide, who use it to determine who can communicate effectively with co-workers and clients at an independent and proficient level in English across borders and cultures.

TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests offer an international standard for measuring and determining the language skills of non-native speakers in daily life and the global workplace. The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions that reflect and describe real-world tasks.

Why choose TOEIC® Speaking and Writing?

  • TOEIC® helps businesses train, develop and promote the best qualified employees, who can interact effectively with colleagues and clients around the world.
  • In the recruitment process, TOEIC® saves time and resources by showing immediately who has the skills to communicate effectively in the international workplace.
  • TOEIC® gives added value to the training and development programmes of language schools.
  • It gives job seekers and employees a competitive advantage.
  • It enables universities to better prepare students for today’s international workplace.
  • It helps individuals enhance their value and succeed in the global job market.
  • Governments use the TOEIC® Listening and Reading tests and the TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests as valid accreditation to help them make decisions for immigration and naturalisation purposes.

Test formats

TOEIC® Speaking test format
The TOEIC® Speaking test comprises 11 questions that measure different aspects of test takers’ speaking ability.

The following table gives details.

Task

Number
of items

Response time

General outline of task
 

Read a text aloud

2

45 secs. per item
(with preparation time:
45 secs. per item)

 The test taker reads aloud a short text, such as an announcement or advertisement.
 

Describe a picture

1

45 secs.
(prep time: 30 secs.)

 The test taker gives a verbal description of a photograph.
 

Respond to questions

3

15 or 30 secs.
(prep time: none)

 The test taker responds to questions on a commonplace topic, as if in an interview.
Respond to questions
using information
provided

3

15 or 30 secs.
(prep time: none)

 The test taker responds to questions based on written information (such as a schedule of events) that appears on the screen.
 

Propose a solution

1

60 secs.
(prep time: 30 secs.)

 The test taker listens to a voice mail message describing a problem, and gives a response. In the response, the test taker shows they recognise the problem, and proposes a solution.
 

Express an opinion

1

60 secs.
(prep time: 15 secs.)

 The test taker expresses an opinion about a specific topic and explains the reasons for that opinion.
 

The TOEIC® Speaking test lasts approximately 20 minutes.

For more information, see the sample test.

TOEIC® Writing test format

The TOEIC® Writing test comprises eight questions that measure writing ability. The following table gives details.

Task

Number
of items

Response time

General outline of task
 

Write a sentence
based on a picture

  

5

 8 mins. for 5 items  

The test taker writes one sentence based on a picture, using the two words or phrases provided.
 

Respond to
a written request

2

10 mins.
for each item

 The test taker reads an email message, which is about 25 to 50 words long, and writes an email in response.
 

Write an opinion essay

  

1

30 mins.

 The test taker writes an essay expressing an opinion on the topic providing, giving reasons or examples to support the opinion.
 

The TOEIC® Writing test lasts approximately 1 hour.

For more information, see the sample test.
You can take the speaking test and the writing test separately.
Test formats and/or names may change.

Registration process

Register online at:
Alternatively, download the application, print and complete the form, and send it to us with your payment and the following documents:

  • Payment slip
  • Two passport-size colour photographs
  • A photocopy of your passport.

Send your application to:
Knowledge Merchandising,
66- 1/1, Galle Road,
Dehiwela North,
Sri Lanka

You cannot choose your test centre as this will be automatically allocated based on the address given in your application form. We will email an admission card to you.

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