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2026-04-21 - 14 min read - About TOEIC

TOEIC Explained: L&R, S&W, and Why There Are Two Separate Tests

TOEIC is actually two tests — the paper-delivered Listening & Reading (200 MCQ, 10-990) and the computer-delivered Speaking & Writing (11 + 8 tasks, 0-200 each). This guide explains what each measures, when to take which, and how employers use them together as a workplace English standard used by 14,000+ organizations in 160+ countries.

2026-04-21 - 12 min read - About TOEIC

TOEIC vs TOEFL vs IELTS: Which English Test Should You Take?

Choosing between TOEIC, TOEFL iBT, and IELTS is about purpose, not difficulty. TOEIC measures workplace English for 14,000+ employers; TOEFL proves academic readiness for US/Canada universities; IELTS anchors UK/Australia admission and immigration. This guide breaks down format, scoring, and the decision logic so you pick the test that actually matches your goal.

2026-04-21 - 12 min read - About TOEIC

Who Uses TOEIC? Corporate Score Requirements and 13 Workplace Contexts

TOEIC is required by 14,000+ organizations across 160+ countries — with especially heavy adoption in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan for hiring, promotion, and internal placement. This guide maps the 13 workplace contexts TOEIC items are drawn from, explains how to find the cut score that applies to your target employer, and shows how to read a job-ad requirement correctly.