Tip: When observing a picture, ask yourself all the important questions.

In the first part of the TOEIC Listening test, you will be shown a photograph, and then asked to choose a sentence that best describes what you see. There will be four statements, of which only one will correctly describe the picture. To answer this type of question corectly, observe the picture carefully and identify what is happening. Ask yourself questions like "why, what, who, where, why and how". Once you have answers to these questions, you can easily identify the statement that best describes the picture.

Tip: Manage your time well.

Learn how to manage time when you are practising for the TOEIC test. You cannot afford to spend too much time on any one section - then you will have less time than you need for the other sections. For instance, in the Reading test, you have 75 minutes to complete sections V, VI and VII. Time yourself at home each time you do a practice test so that you know your how much time you require for each section. You should be able to complete all sections plus have a little time left over to revise your answers.

Tip: Build up your vocabulary.

Make an effort to improve your vocabulary on a daily basis. Maintain a notebook where you write down all the new words that you learn. Each time you learn a new word, try to use it in a sentence. This will help you remember the meaning of the word.

Since the TOEIC test draws its questions from a business context, it may be helpful to read business journals and learn new vocabulary from contexts such as travel, banking, restaurants, offices, etc.