Introduction
Hi, I'm Duc. Today I want to share a real story about a friend who went through a 6-month TOEIC preparation journey and raised their score from 400 to 850. It's an experience well worth documenting, and I hope it gives you both the motivation and the practical framework you need to do the same.
Why 6 Months?
When I first started preparing for the TOEIC, I assumed improving your score would take a very long time. My friend proved otherwise. With genuine determination and a structured study plan, they achieved the score they'd been dreaming of in just six months.
Detailed Study Schedule
Month 1: Building the Foundation
- Goal: Get familiar with the test format, core vocabulary, and basic grammar.
- Schedule: 2 hours/day, 6 days/week.
- Activities:
- Study the structure of each TOEIC section.
- Learn 20 new vocabulary words every day.
- Review grammar using a textbook.
- Take a diagnostic practice test to establish a baseline.
Month 2: Strengthening Listening Skills
- Goal: Improve listening comprehension.
- Schedule: 2.5 hours/day, 5 days/week.
- Activities:
- Listen to TOEIC audio from a variety of sources.
- Join online classes focused on listening practice.
- Complete Listening exercises from real past papers.
Month 3: Developing Reading Skills
- Goal: Build reading comprehension speed and accuracy.
- Schedule: 2 hours/day, 6 days/week.
- Activities:
- Read English-language articles and books regularly.
- Work through Reading sections from TOEIC practice tests.
- Practice a range of reading comprehension exercises.
Month 4: Integration and Review
- Goal: Consolidate everything learned so far.
- Schedule: 3 hours/day, 5 days/week.
