The TOEIC (Test of English for Internationa l Communication) test is an English language proficiency test for non-native English speakers. More than 5,000 corporations and institutions in over 60 countries use the TOEIC test, with nearly five million people registering to take it each year.
The TOEIC test measures the everyday listening and reading skills of people working in an international workplace environment .The scores indicate how well people can commun icate in English with others in business, commerce, and industry. The test does not require specialized knowledge or vocabulary beyond
that of a person who uses English in everyday wor k activities.
The TOEIC Listening and Readingtest has recently been redesigned. Some question types remain the same, while some have been replaced with authentic tasks that test a broader range of sub-sk ilis. The score scale and the range of difficufty tested have not changed so scores on both forms of the test are comparable. The redesigned test provides useful information for test takers, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding job recruitment, placement. and further training.