Since the job-hunting situation for Japanese college graduates remains difficult due to the current eco-
nomic difficulties in Japan, university students often find it necessary to seek extra“qualifications.” The
TOEIC acts as one of the most popular qualification examinations in Japan, primarily because companies
often refer to it as a means of measuring workers’ communication ability in English. As a result, many
universities in Japan offer TOEIC preparation courses as part of their English curriculum.