Day 0: measure your starting point
Before studying, find out where you lose points. Take the free TOEIC test (20 minutes): it gives an estimated score per section and results part by part. Write down your two weakest parts: that is where the plan will focus.
The daily routine (45 minutes)
| Time | Activity | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | Vocabulary with spaced repetition | The base of every part; 10 minutes a day beat an hour on Sunday. |
| 15 min | One Listening part (1 to 4), in rotation | The ear trains through repetition; read the questions before the audio in Parts 3 and 4. |
| 15 min | One Reading part (5 to 7), timed | Time is the main enemy in Reading: 75 minutes for 100 questions. |
| 5 min | Review your mistakes | Understand why the right answer is right, and note the trap. |
The four-week plan
Week 1 — Foundations
- Vocabulary: meetings, human resources and purchasing (list by topic).
- Listening: Parts 1 and 2. In Part 2, catch the question word (who, when, why): it often eliminates two answers.
- Reading: Part 5, untimed at first, to understand the question types (meaning, grammar, word form).
Week 2 — Method, part by part
- Vocabulary: finance, travel, marketing.
- Listening: Parts 3 and 4. Read the three questions before the recording and listen for that specific information.
- Reading: Part 6, then the simpler Part 7 texts.
Week 3 — Speed
- Vocabulary: IT, contracts, and prepositions and collocations.
- Timed Reading: Part 5 in under 20 seconds per question to save time for Part 7.
- Part 7: multiple passages (two or three linked texts), reading the questions first.
Week 4 — Real conditions
- A full practice test early in the week, under exam conditions: two hours, no break, audio played once.
- The following days: only your practice-test mistakes, plus vocabulary.
- The last two days: light. Vocabulary, one Listening part, sleep.
Adapt the plan to your starting score
| Starting point | Priority | What pays off most |
|---|---|---|
| Below 500 | Vocabulary and listening | Parts 1 and 2: the most accessible, and every new word helps immediately. |
| 500 to 750 | Method and speed | Read the questions before the audio (Parts 3-4); don't get stuck in Part 5 so you can finish Part 7. |
| 750 to 850 | Fast reading and traps | Part 7 multiple passages; near-synonym traps in Part 5. |
| Above 850 | Precision | Prepositions and collocations, perfect time management, no blank answers. |
On test day
- Answer every question: a wrong answer costs nothing.
- In Listening, use the directions (which you already know) to read the next questions.
- In Reading, never get stuck: a hard Part 5 question is worth no more than an easy Part 7 one.
- Watch the clock: aim for about 55 minutes for Part 7.
Now put it into practice
Estimate your score in 20 minutes with our free TOEIC test, then review vocabulary at the right time with the LexiLoop app.
Frequently asked questions
Can you gain 100 points in a month?
Yes, it is a common goal for a candidate between 400 and 750 who studies every day. The higher the starting score, the more effort each point takes.
How long should I study each day for the TOEIC?
About 45 minutes a day is more effective than long, infrequent sessions: memory retains what is reviewed regularly.
Should I take practice tests?
Yes, at least one under real conditions (two hours without a break), to work on time management and stamina.
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