TOEIC and Speaking
日本語バージョンはこちらをクリック Myth: A person with a high TOEIC score, especially when it's over 900, is a very good English speaker. Reality: There are people whose TOEIC scores are really high but can't speak English fluently. Conclusion: Just because a person has a high TOEIC score doesn't mean that he can speak English well. A high TOEIC score, therefore, is not the ultimate barometer of a person's English skills. Question: So, why is it that here at ACERS, we train students to achieve a satisfactory TOEIC score? Answer: This is because in Japan and in Korea, one's English ability is based on his TOEIC score. As I mentioned above, however, this is a myth and it isn't what happens in reality. One Korean student told me long time ago that in their country, a person whose TOEIC score is lower than 900 should not even think about applying for a job. This is because small and big Korean companies alike entertain only those w