Daily TOEIC Preparation Routine

Introduction

A structured routine to prepare for the TOEIC exam, ideally over 4–8 weeks, with 1.5 to 2 hours of daily practice.

🕒 Time Breakdown

✅ 0–15 min: Vocabulary Warm-up

• Learn/review 10–15 TOEIC-specific words.
• Use flashcards (Anki, Quizlet).
• Practice with example sentences and spaced repetition.

Resources: Barron’s TOEIC Vocabulary, Magoosh Word List, Quizlet TOEIC Sets

✅ 15–45 min: Listening Practice

Alternate between:

🗓 Day A – Parts 1 & 2

• Photo description
• Question-response
• Focus on key vocabulary, tone, and quick comprehension.

🗓 Day B – Parts 3 & 4

• Conversations and talks
• Practice summarizing, identifying context, and listening for detail.

Tools: YouTube (TST Prep, MosaLingua), TOEIC apps

✅ 45–75 min: Reading Practice

Alternate between:

🗓 Day A – Parts 5 & 6

• Incomplete sentences (grammar, structure)
• Text completion (coherence and vocabulary)

🗓 Day B – Part 7

• Reading comprehension
• Focus on skimming/scanning techniques.

✅ 75–90 min: Test Strategy & Review

• Analyze mistakes in practice questions.
• Log errors in a “mistake tracker.”
• Learn test strategies (time management, elimination techniques).
• Weekly: Do 1 mini test (timed).

📅 Weekly Structure

🛠 Tips for Success

• Take a full TOEIC mock test every 2 weeks.
• Keep a mistake log and review it weekly.
• Immerse in English media: podcasts, articles, business emails.
• Set weekly goals and track your progress.