TOEIC® in Japan: I don't speak Japanese!

[Japan]

Hello Torsen,

Yes, you have guessed why I can understand spoken English better than written English...You know, I didn't learn English in books, but in daily life. When I went to England, I didn't have time to study English but only Economics... In the Reading Section, I didn't answer according to grammar rules, but according to what I use to hear. For example:
Take it...
Easy
Easier
Easiest

I don't know how to explain, I just know it's "take it easy".

I really need to find a job, and I hope I will find one as soon as possible.

[Torsten]

Hi Julien,

Many thanks for sharing your learning experiences with us. You see, to many people here on the forum it is vital to learn how to learn if that makes sense. I mean, instead of sticking to the conventional school methods there must be other ways to absorb and learn a language. You are living proof that it is possible to obtain a good command of the English language by listening and imitating. As a matter of fact, that's exactly how native speakers of English learn their language and how you learned French, your mother tongue. The TOEIC test assesses and evaluates how well you can communicate in English rather than how well you can explain grammar rules.
Please, tell us more about your job-hunting activities in Japan. What kind of job are you looking for? How are you going to apply? Where do you look for job adverts?

Regards
Torsten
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[Kumi]

[ann]

hi! Ohayo Gozaimasu! right now im here in japan and wants to take a toeic test..but the problem is, i don't know where to start? I'm curious about toeic. I want to teach english in Japan, but its not my native tongue..need help! thanks...

[Torsten]

Hi Ann,

You get some basic information about the TOEIC here:
http://www.english-test.net/toeic/en/1/index.html

In addition to that you might want to contact your local TOEIC test centre in Japan and I'm sure there will be somebody to guide you through the process.
As for teaching English in Japan - there are lots of things you can do. Get in contact with language schools and offer your services. Start giving private lessons to people you arlready know. If you do a good job your students will spread the word and after a while you might be able to organize small classes.
Also, if you read around on our website you will find an interview with a young lady from Europe who is now teaching English in Japan. Maybe this interview will be interesting to you too.
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[Le]

I'm from Vietnam and now i'm studying my master in Japan. My major is Entomology and mainly i work on biological control which uses virus to control insects. I read all of the messages from you-Julien and from our dear Torsten. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas and experiences in working and studying, taking TOEIC tests in Japan. It's hard for us- foreigners who can't speak Japanese to live and do want to work in Japan with high salary because most of japanese company they just want to employ those candidates who can speak both Japanese and Emglish. I've learned Japanese for 6 months and to me, it's really difficult to learn Japanese in a short time.

I also want to take TOEIC test, i'm preparing for it.

Thanks Torsten, you really a good online teacher for us.

[Roseni]

Hi! I am Roseni. My problem is the same as Julien. I had to take the Toeic test in Japan as I know only Toeic test is available in Japan.During the test, yes there is no one can speak English, all in Japanese, but they have prepared some for person like me. Before I knew the have prepared that one for me, I had tried to answer some questionnaire in japanese, then after half hour the supervisor gave me the English guideline, by that time I feel a bit relief, more better feeling.

Unfortunately, I did not read and answer and the last part, four essays, it is about 12 questions because had not enough time.
I just simply put any answer, but I am sure it was incorrect.
I did the test last November 2008, and got the result after a month. It's is 665 point. I have to take another Toeic test again since enroll condition in University in Japan need a minimum as 670 point. I need more 5 marks. It is very disapointed of me. This made me gave up, and it is not easy to get what we want for. All I blamed is myself( time and consentration during the test is much much important).

Before, I have used this Toeic preparation by Torsen,and try to practice to answer sample of Toeic test in english online by Rob. This is helpful as preparation, but we ourselve have to maintain the efforts since it's selfstudy.
Actually I did not have much time to prepare. But this is help me a lot.

For member here that wanted to take the Toeic test please notice the last part are very dificult to tackle the answers. We will not have much time to read and answer. Like me!

It was a long time that I am not joint this group. My result have spoiled my enrollment time. Because of that I have to wait until August intake. Unfortunately, I could not stay for the extent period in Japan.
If I enroll in August for sure I can not finish the study ( only another 6 month to add).
This matter really make me don't know what to decide.

May be I would like to take Toeic test again!
To Sir, Torsen and Rob, may I be your student again!

Roseni,

[HamburgEnglish]

Hi Rosni,

Of course you are welcome to be our student again. You are correct "the apple will not walk to you!"

... and the last part of the test is difficult, especially timing. The solution to this problem is one of the many tips we have in www.onlineenglish.eu

Rosni, since you last used the website we have developed and included our new training coach. If you would like to join us again and buy a membership, I will add 10 days free of charge to your membership.

kind regards

rob