TOEIC

Comprehensive study of TOEIC covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.

Basic Concepts

Reading Comprehension Basics

What to Expect in Reading

The reading section assesses how well you understand written English in business and everyday contexts. You’ll encounter a mix of vocabulary, grammar, and reading passages.

Types of Questions

  • Incomplete Sentences: Choose the correct word or phrase.
  • Text Completion: Fill in missing parts of a passage.
  • Reading Comprehension: Answer questions about emails, notices, advertisements, and articles.

Strategies for Reading Success

  • Skim for main ideas before diving into details.
  • Watch out for signal words (however, because, although) that guide meaning.
  • Practice reading different types of documents.

Everyday Application

Reading skills are vital for understanding emails, reports, and instructions at work.

Examples

  • Selecting the correct word to complete a sentence in an office memo.

  • Answering questions about a company’s new product announcement.

In a Nutshell

Reading comprehension tests your ability to understand written English in professional settings.

Key Terms

Skimming
Reading quickly to get the main idea
Signal words
Words that show relationships between ideas