30-day TOEIC study plan
In 30 days you can realistically gain 50–150 TOEIC points by studying about 60–90 minutes a day: take a baseline test, spend weeks 1–3 on your weakest parts with daily review of mistakes, and finish week 4 with timed full tests.
Before you start (Day 1)
Take one full timed test. Write down your Listening and Reading scores and your accuracy for each of the 7 parts. This tells you where your points are.
Week 1 (Days 2–7): Listening foundations
- Part 1 and Part 2 every day: 20–30 questions.
- Read the transcript of every question you missed and listen again.
- Learn 15 new words a day from the transcripts.
Week 2 (Days 8–14): Part 3 and Part 4
- Practice preview: read the 3 questions before the audio plays.
- Do 2–3 conversations or talks per day, then shadow the audio.
- Keep reviewing old mistakes for 10 minutes daily.
Week 3 (Days 15–21): Reading
- Part 5: 30 questions a day, focusing on word forms, tenses and prepositions.
- Part 6 and Part 7: one set per day, timed.
- Note the grammar rule behind each mistake.
Week 4 (Days 22–30): Mock tests
- Take a full timed test every 2–3 days.
- On the days between, review only your wrong answers.
- Rest the day before the real test.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare for TOEIC in one month?
Yes, if you already have basic English. One focused month usually improves your score by 50–150 points, mostly through test strategy and review of mistakes.
How many hours a day should I study for TOEIC?
60–90 minutes of focused daily practice is more effective than one long session per week.
What should I study first for TOEIC?
Start with the parts where your accuracy is lowest in a baseline test; for most learners that is Part 3–4 or Part 7.
