How many questions are on the TOEIC®?

The TOEIC® Listening and Reading test has 200 questions in total: 100 questions in the Listening section and 100 questions in the Reading section.

How long is the TOEIC® test?

The test lasts approximately 2 hours : 45 minutes for the Listening section and 75 minutes for the Reading section. Including administrative procedures, plan for about 2.5 hours total.

Is there a speaking section on the TOEIC®?

The TOEIC® Listening and Reading does not include a speaking section . There is a separate test, the TOEIC® Speaking and Writing, that assesses oral and written production. The most common test is the Listening and Reading.

Can you use a dictionary during the TOEIC®?

No , no référence materials are allowed during the TOEIC®. You cannot use dictionaries, notes, or electronic devices. Only a pencil and the provided answer sheet are permitted.

Are the questions the same every session?

No , ETS uses différent test forms for each session. The questions change, but the format, number of questions per part, and difficulty level remain consistent from session to session.

TOEIC® Test Format: All 7 Parts Explained with Time Strategy

Complete TOEIC® Test Structure

The TOEIC® Listening and Reading test consists of 200 questions spread across 7 parts. The Listening section (Parts 1-4) lasts 45 minutes and the Reading section (Parts 5-7) lasts 75 minutes, for a total of 2 hours of testing. Each part assesses specific listening or reading compréhension skills.

Diagram illustrating the TOEIC® structure with 7 parts split between Listening and Reading

Overview of All 7 Parts

Part	Section	Type	Questions	Difficulty
Part 1	Listening	Photographs	6	Easy
Part 2	Listening	Question-Response	25	Medium
Part 3	Listening	Conversations	39	Hard
Part 4	Listening	Talks	30	Hard
Part 5	Reading	Incomplete Sentences	30	Medium
Part 6	Reading	Text Completion	16	Medium
Part 7	Reading	Reading Comprehension	54	Hard

Listening Section (45 minutes)

The Listening section is played once through an audio recording. You cannot go back or replay any passages. The 4 parts progress in difficulty.

Part 1: Photographs (6 questions)

You see a photo and hear 4 descriptions. You must choose the one that best describes the photo. This is the easiest part of the test, ideal for building confidence. Common traps include similar-sounding words and partially correct descriptions. See our Part 1 strategy guide to maximize your score.

Part 2: Question-Response (25 questions)

You hear a question followed by 3 possible responses. There is no visual support. This part tests your ability to understand direct and indirect questions in a professional context. Watch out for indirect responses that don't directly answer the question but are nonetheless correct.

Part 3: Conversations (39 questions)

You listen to conversations between 2 or 3 people, then answer 3 questions per conversation. Conversations cover professional situations: meetings, phone calls, discussions between colleagues. Some questions include a visual élément (table, chart, floor plan).

Part 4: Talks (30 questions)

You listen to monologues (announcements, voicemail messages, meeting excerpts) and answer 3 questions per talk. The format is similar to Part 3, but with a single speaker. Topics include public announcements, weather reports, instructions, and présentations.

Reading Section (75 minutes)

Unlike the Listening section, you manage your time freely in the Reading section. A good time management strategy is essential to complète all 100 questions. To practice, try our free TOEIC® exercises or take a full practice test.

Recommended Time Strategy

Part	Recommended Time	Time per Question
Part 5	10 minutes	~20 seconds
Part 6	10 minutes	~37 seconds
Part 7	55 minutes	~1 minute

Part 5: Incomplete Sentences (30 questions)

Each question présents a sentence with a missing word and 4 answer choices. This part primarily tests grammar (verb tenses, agreement, parts of speech) and vocabulary. This is the part where you can save the most time by answering quickly through strong grammar knowledge. Check out our detailed Part 5 stratégies.

Part 6: Text Completion (16 questions)

You read short texts (emails, letters, announcements) with blanks to fill in. Each text has 4 questions. One of the questions asks you to insert a complète sentence into the text, which tests your understanding of the overall context.

Part 7: Reading Comprehension (54 questions)

This is the longest and most demanding part. You read single, double, or triple passages (emails, articles, forms, message exchanges) and answer compréhension questions. Double and triple passages require you to cross-référence information between multiple documents.

Test Day

Before test day, make sure you have completed your TOEIC® registration and followed an effective préparation plan.

Bring a valid photo ID (passport or government-issued ID)
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the test starts
No electronic devices are allowed in the testing room
Pencils and answer sheets are provided
You cannot take notes on the test booklet
Results are typically available within 10 to 15 business days

Scoring

The TOEIC® uses a specific scoring system that converts your correct answers into a score on a scale from 5 to 495 per section, for a total of 10 to 990 points. To understand in detail how your score is calculated and what it means, check out our complète TOEIC® scoring guide. Also explore the TOEIC® / CEFR équivalences to see which European level matches your result.

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