TOEIC Test Format and Structure

Two hours, 200 questions, seven parts. Knowing the shape of the test removes most first-time anxiety.

Listening: 100 questions, about 45 minutes

Part 1 photographs (6), Part 2 question-response (25), Part 3 conversations (39), Part 4 short talks (30). The audio plays once and does not pause.

Reading: 100 questions, 75 minutes

Part 5 incomplete sentences (30), Part 6 text completion (16), Part 7 reading comprehension (54). You control your own pacing here.

Test-day logistics

Arrive early, bring photo ID and pencils, and expect roughly 30 minutes of admin before the test begins.

FAQ

How long is the whole test?

About two hours of testing, plus 30 minutes of registration and instructions.

Can I take breaks?

No. The two sections run back to back with no scheduled break.

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