TOEIC Vocabulary: What to Memorise and How
Vocabulary decides your reading speed. The good news is that the TOEIC recycles a fairly small, predictable word list.
How many words do you actually need?
Around 800 words covers a 600 score, 1,500 covers 800, and about 2,500 is enough for 900. Business terms make up a large share of them.
Spaced repetition beats cramming
Review a new word after one day, three days, and seven days. Three short passes beat one long session every time.
Learn words inside sentences
Memorising 'implement' alone fades fast. Memorise 'implement a new policy' and both the collocation and the meaning stick.
FAQ
How many words a day?
Thirty new words plus a review of yesterday's set is a sustainable pace.
Should I memorise every word I meet?
No. Prioritise high-frequency business vocabulary; rare words are rarely worth the time.