Increase your score efficiently using e-learning! Recommended learningBOX for TOEIC preparation

I'm Kidaoka, the marketing manager. In this article, I would like to introduce a recommended study method to get a high score in TOEIC by using an e-learning system.
I'm trying to prepare for TOEIC."I can't seem to improve my score, I can't find a study method that suits me, and I can't get motivated to study.And to the customers who are worried about it!
Would you like to review your study methods with us using e-learning? Thank you for your interest in this article.

 

Content

• 1. the popularity of TOEIC
• 2. if you want to improve your score effectively, we recommend you to use e-learning for repetitive learning.
• 3. learningBOX will help you prepare for TOEIC!
• 4. Summary

 

About the popularity of TOEIC

The official name of TOEIC isTest of English for International Communicationand is designed to measure the communication skills of non-native English speakers.

If you've ever considered getting a qualification or taking a test, you've probably heard of TOEIC, which is one of the most popular ways to prove your English skills to people of all ages, from students to professionals.

TOEIC itself is not a qualification test. It is only an objective measure of "how well you can communicate using English".

Many qualification exams are divided into different levels of difficulty. For example, in the case of Eiken, beginner students take the 5th grade, intermediate students take the 2nd grade, and advanced students take the 1st grade.
On the other hand, TOEIC is characterized by the fact that the results are displayed in terms of scores rather than pass/fail, and that everyone from beginners to experts takes the same test.
 

Demand for TOEIC

With the progress of globalization, not only foreign companies but also Japanese companies such as Rakuten and UNIQLO are increasing the number of companies that use English as their official language.

According to a survey conducted by the Japan Association for International Business Communication, among listed companies (278 companies), 77.7% "use TOEIC scores as a reference when hiring," 68.0% "use TOEIC scores as a reference when assigning or transferring employees," 16.9% "use TOEIC scores as a requirement for promotion or advancement," and the average "expected score" was 550. The average score was 550.

As more and more Japanese companies hire foreign workers, it will become necessary to communicate in English in Japan as well.
 

▼ Total number of TOEIC test takers in 2019 is about 2.41 million

The data on the number of examinees is based on applications for the public test only. In addition, because the March 2020 open test was cancelled due to the new coronavirus, applicants for the March test are not included in the number of examinees for the 2019 academic year.
 

Companies use TOEIC® scores as a reference when hiring.

According to the "Survey of English Usage in Listed Companies" report conducted in 2013 by the IiBC (International Institute of Business Communication), which conducts the TOEIC®︎, about 70% of companies use or may use TOEIC®︎ scores as a reference when hiring.
 

▼ Click here to see companies that actually use TOEIC scores.

Resource Global Professional Japan K.K. (Accounting) 900+ points
Nissan Motor Company (Overseas Sales) 850 points or more
Rakuten, Inc. (Game Planner) 800 points or more
JTB Corporation (Cultural Exchange Division): 750 points or more
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Sales) 700 points or more

Even in Japanese companies, a certain level of TOEIC score is required in departments where English is expected to be used, such as overseas sales departments, and in companies where English is the official language. It is expected that the importance of English proficiency in job hunting for university students and job hunting for working people will continue to increase.

 

What is the average TOEIC score of Japanese people?

The average score for the December 2019 TOEIC (87,245 test takers) is 595.4. (Listening section: 327.6 points / Reading section: 267.8 points)
 

The following is a summary of English proficiency based on TOEIC by score.

200 to 400 points ⇒ I don't understand English of junior high school 1, I understand the basics of junior high school English.
400 to 600 points ⇒ Understand junior high school English, understand the basics of high school English, and be able to carry out daily conversation slowly.
600 to 800 points ⇒ Able to understand daily conversation and business English, Able to understand and interact in business English
800-900 points ⇒ Able to use English without difficulty

The average score for Japanese is in the 400 range. In order to get close to this score, it is essential to understand at least middle school English.
 

What kind of questions are there in TOEIC?

The TOEIC L&R is a mark-sheet-based, simultaneous objective test that consists of listening (about 45 minutes, 100 questions) and reading (about 75 minutes, 100 questions), with a total of about two hours to answer 200 questions. The format of the questions is the same each time, and all answers are written on a separate answer sheet from the question paper. All answers must be written on a separate answer sheet from the question paper.
The test consists only of English sentences, and there are no Japanese or English-Japanese translation questions.
 

You can solve 200 questions from part1 to part7 in 2 hours for TOEIC.

listening comprehension
part1: photographic description (6 questions)
part2: response (25 questions)
part3: Conversation (39 questions)
part4: Expository writing (30 questions)

reading comprehension question
part5: Short fill-in-the-blank (30 questions)
part6: Fill in the blanks (16 questions)
part7: Long reading comprehension (54 questions)

 

If you want to improve your score effectively, we recommend repetitive learning using e-learning!

E-learning is a form of learning that uses the Internet. It is a learning system that allows you to improve your skills at your own pace, regardless of where you are, when you are learning, or what you are learning by using electronic devices such as computers and mobile devices, and IT networks.
 

Learning Management System (LMS) to support e-learning

A learning management system (LMS) is a system that integrates and manages the delivery of learning materials and grades, etc., necessary for implementing e-learning. It has functions of "management of students and learning materials" and "management of learning progress".Which materials are assigned to which students, and which students are progressing through the exercises and by how much.You can manage your learning by

The LMS displays and updates test results and learning progress rates in real time, so you can get an immediate grasp of the current situation.
With an LMS, you canIt's a great way for learners to narrow down their strengths and weaknesses, so they know what they need to focus on.It is easy to know the
 

Strengths of e-learning

The most important feature of e-learning is that you can study "anytime", "anywhere", "easily" and "at your favorite time".
 

Here's how to use learningBOX to prepare for TOEIC!

learningBOX is an LMS that provides all the necessary functions for e-learning such as material creation, question and test creation, grading and grade management. Anyone can easily start e-learning without any specialized knowledge.
 

Here are the features of learningBOX that we recommend for TOEIC preparation.

For memorizing English vocabulary, use memorization cards and insect-eating notebooks for easy input

In the TOEIC test, the more English words you know, the easier it will be for you to read the English text. The more English words you know, the faster you will be able to read English and the higher your score will be.

Features of Memorization Cards
Administrators can keep track of how far students have gone through the memorization cards, how many times they have been opened, etc.

Memorization cards can be created with text files. Once you understand how to make them, you can easily make memorization cards even if you are not good at computer operations. You can make as many memorization cards as you want. You can choose the size and color of the font, and you can also set the image.

TOEIC Frequent English Words

freshman year high school level	Sample 1	Sample 2	Sample 3
High school sophomore level	Sample 4	Sample 5	Sample 6
Third year high school level	Sample 7	Sample 8	Sample 9

⇒How to use the memorization card
 

▼ Features of insect-eating notebooks

Worm-eating notebooks allow you to easily create memorization problems in sentence form. Also, by checking the memorized bugbears, the rate of attack is displayed.
⇒How to use a bug-eating notebook

The quiz function allows you to create quizzes and tests from more than 13 different question types.

In order to achieve a high score on TOEIC, it is important to have a good grasp of the basics of English. If you are a beginner or haven't learned English in a long time, understanding your situation is a shortcut to learning more efficiently. Whether you are weak in grammar or vocabulary, we recommend that you work on overcoming your weaknesses.

With the quiz function of learningBOX, you can create and publish quizzes on the web according to your own learning level and purpose, and quantify your strengths and weaknesses based on your performance data.

Features of the quiz function
The question creation form allows you to create more than 13 different types of questions, including "select, multiple choice, sort, fill-in-the-blank" questions. Click on the start button below to try out the quizzes you have created in learningBOX.

You can easily create your own listening questions!　⇒ You can also choose between male and female speakers!
You can set images, videos, and links to quiz questions and explanations!　⇒ Effective learning for preparation and review can be carried out efficiently!
The quiz format can be set from 13 types of questions!　⇒ The difficulty level can be adjusted according to the question!
You can set detailed options such as the order of quiz questions, time limit, and passing score.　⇒ There are many optional features!
⇒How to use the quiz

learningBOX also allows you to combine content and features to create your own original course study!

The learningBOX allows you to set constraints on the content you create. By setting this up, learners will not be able to move on until they have completed and passed the content. You can set prerequisites such as letting learners solve the next question after passing a specific question, or granting them a certificate after passing an exam. =>Create a course study

 

Summary

In this article, we have introduced a recommended study method to get a high score in TOEIC by using an e-learning system.
learningBOX is an LMS that makes it easy for anyone to start e-learning. learningBOX can be used by up to 10 people, including administrators, for an unlimited period of time with almost all features free of charge, except for optional features that require a fee. We hope you will take this opportunity to try our learningBOX.