What is the TOEIC Bridge Test?
The TOEIC Bridge test is an English proficiency test for people whose native language is not English. It was developed for beginning level to lower-intermediate level learners of English. Test takers may be students of English or people who need to use English for work or travel. The TOEIC Bridge test provides a reliable and valid indication of learners' English abilities. "TOEIC" stands for "Test of English for International Communication."

What is the format of the TOEIC Bridge Test?
The TOEIC Bridge test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice test with 100 questions. It will take you about one hour to finish. The test is divided into two main sections: Listening Comprehension Section - There are 50 listening comprehension questions. In this section, you will hear recorded statements, questions, short conversations, and short talks in English. You will answer questions based on what you hear. This section will take you about 25 minutes. Reading Section - There are 50 reading questions. In this section, you will read single sentences as well as texts. You will then answer questions based on what you read. This section will take you about 35 minutes.

Who takes the TOEIC Bridge Test?
Students who are learning English and are at a beginning to lower-intermediate level, learners of English who are taking a commercial English language course and people who need to know some English for work, travel, or other purposes take the test.

Why should I take the TOEIC Bridge Test?
The TOEIC Bridge test is a fair and objective measure of English-proficiency - for beginning level to lower-intermediate level learners. You can tak the TOEIC Bridge test to check your current level of English proficiency, keep track of your progress in English, and set goals for learning English.

Where and when can I take the TOEIC Bridge Test?
Schools, corporations, and other organizations usually arrange TOEIC Bridge testing for their students or employees. If testing has not been arranged by your organization, please contact your local TOEIC representative to ifnd out when and where you can take the test.

How much does the TOEIC Bridge Test cost?
TOEIC Bridge test prices are different in different parts of the world. To find out about prices in your area, contact your local TOEIC representative.

What are the contexts of the test questions?
These are some examples of the settings and situations you may find in TOEIC Bridge test items:

• Activities - hobbies, sports daily routines, free-time activities
• Dining out - lunches, dinners, restaurants, reservations
• Entertainment - cinema, theater, music, art exhibitions, museums, sports, games
• Family and friends - family members, activities with friends, invitations, pets
• General business - sales, conferences, training, bills, banking, appointments, advertising
• General ideas - feelings, likes and dislikes, small talk, general courtesy
• Health - doctors, dentists, clinics, hospitals, general health and health care
• Housing - apartments, houses, farms, buying and renting, repairs
• Offices - letters, memos, telephones, fax and e-mail messages, office equipment and furniture, office procedures
• News - weather forecasts, news programs, newspapers
• School - classes, classrooms, subjects, teachers, students, books, homework
• Shopping - groceries, clothes, purchases
• Travel - directions, trains, airplanes, taxis, buses, ships, ferries, tickets, schedules, station and airport announcements, car rentals, hotels, reservations