Instructors are encouraged to supplement lessons on reoccurring grammar problems with their own materials, as students should keep track of the types of errors they make. In addition, answer keys with substantial commentary, an answer sheet, and a conversion table round off the book. The Teacher's Book includes a three-page introduction to the various sections, typical TOEIC traps, and strategies for preparing students for the test. The paper quality of the Oxford preparation course is also superior to that of the TOEIC Official Test-Preparation Guide. It is a stark contrast to some of the other drab TOIEC preparation materials on the market, such as the TOEIC Official Test-Preparation Guide by the Educational Testing Service (2001). Despite my reservations concerning some of the content of the strategy boxes, the colorful layout containing high-quality pictures, some of which in color, will certainly help retain the students interest and motivate them to continue on with the book. From time to time references to the grammar glossary appear in a green arrow.
Other important information needed to increase one's score is found in a light peach box (the difference between written and spoken English, two major measuring systems, some grammar items, and general test notes). Yes, the test is for all levels, but surely this "strategy" box as well as a number of others could have been omitted. Anyone who does not understand basic interrogatives such as who, has no business taking the TOEIC exam. One such superfluous example is: "Listen for who questions that identify a person or an occupation" (p. Not all of the information in these boxes, however, can be considered test-taking strategies, useful or even completely accurate. The TOEIC test often uses similar sounding words to confuse you" (p. For example, "Be aware of similar sounds. Information on "strategies " with examples is briefly given in light purple boxes, which are integrated throughout chapters 1-7. Also included are sample answer sheets, a grammar glossary and a conversion table for assessing the total estimated practice test score. After practicing a variety of skills and strategies, the second practice test should be taken under the actual time conditions allotted for each section of the exam. It is followed by sections divided into seven chapters organized thematically: office and personnel, entertaining and dining out, general business and finance, housing and property, travel, technical areas, and health and everyday English. Students are encouraged to use the first test to become familiar in general with the TOEIC exam and question types. The Student's Book is made up of two entire TOEIC practice tests, consisting of two hundred questions each. About 3 million people take this internationally recognized test each year. Apart from grammar, it evaluates primarily listening and reading comprehension skills speaking and writing are tested only indirectly. The TOEIC is designed to test the language proficiency of beginning to advanced speakers of Business English for prospective or existing employers in governmental organizations or business. In 1979, the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) was developed by the Educational Testing Service, makers of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The paper-based Oxford preparation course for the TOEIC test, as the name suggests, is designed to be used in a classroom setting. Oxford preparation Course for the TOEIC test. December 2004 - Volume 8, Number 3 Oxford preparation Course for the TOEIC test Student's Book
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