Teaching Grammar for the TOEIC Test: Is Test Preparation Instruction effective?

Abstract

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of test préparation instruction on TO EIC (Test of English for International Communication) scores, especially on the grammar section. Data were gathered in two intact classes, a TO EIC préparation class and a communicative grammar class, at a Japanese university during two semesters (Spring 2004 and Spring 2005). A pretest and a posttest were administered on the first day and the last day of class respectively, and the means were compared. The results showed that the students in the TO EIC préparation classes demonstrated statistically significant score gains. The findings of this study suggest that test préparation instruction is effective in improving scores of the grammar section of the TO EIC test.

The Effect of Communicative Language Teaching in Test Preparation Course on TOEIC Score of EFL Business English Students

“…Apichatrojanakul (2011) also suggested that there should be some practical ways to teach TOEIC such as creating a balance between the teaching-centered approach and the child-centered approach by using pair work and group activities in teaching plans, using 4-mat approach (communicative approach), pointed out the benefits of getting high scores, or giving positive reinforcement to the students. Regarding section-focused instruction, Nishitani (2006) investigated the effect of test preparation instruction on TOEIC scores which focused on the grammar section. The data were collected from a TOEIC preparation class and a communicative grammar class.…”