What is the TOEIC Bridge Listening and Reading test?

The TOEIC Bridge Listening and Reading test is an objective English-language proficiency assessment developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS) for beginner to lower-intermediate learners (CEFR levels A1, A2, and B1). It measures understanding of everyday and basic workplace English across 100 multiple-choice questions.

How many questions are on the TOEIC Bridge test and how long is it?

The test contains 100 multiple-choice questions: 50 in the Listening section (approximately 25 minutes) and 50 in the Reading section (35 minutes). Total testing time is roughly one hour, plus extra time for a brief background questionnaire.

How is the TOEIC Bridge test scored?

The TOEIC Bridge test is not pass/fail. Each section is scored on a scale from 15 to 50, yielding a combined total score between 30 and 100. Scores are calculated solely on the number of correct answers, with no penalty or point deduction for incorrect answers.

What CEFR levels correspond to TOEIC Bridge scores?

ETS standard-setting studies map TOEIC Bridge scores to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): Level A1 requires minimum scores of 16 in Listening and 19 in Reading; Level A2 requires 26 in Listening and 34 in Reading; and Level B1 requires 39 in Listening and 45 in Reading.

How does the TOEIC Bridge compare to the standard TOEIC test?

TOEIC Bridge has 100 questions, takes about one hour, and is scored from 30 to 100 for CEFR levels A1 to B1. The standard TOEIC Listening and Reading test contains 200 questions, takes two hours, is scored from 10 to 990, and targets intermediate to advanced professional communication up to CEFR C1.

How much does the TOEIC Bridge test cost, and how long are scores valid?

ETS does not publish a single worldwide fee; prices are set by the local ETS Preferred Network (EPN) member or the organization arranging the test. How often you can retake is also set by that organization or EPN. Scores more than two years old cannot be reported or validated, and rescoring requests go to the EPN member within three months of the test date.

Can you fail the TOEIC Bridge test?

No. There is no passing or failing grade on the TOEIC Bridge test. The test provides a standardized scaled score indicating your current English proficiency level in listening and reading, which organizations and academic programs use for placement and progress benchmarks.

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Listening Comprehension Foundations (Parts 1 & 2)You are here

Master four-picture descriptions (6 items) and question- and statement-response patterns (20 items) for the first two Listening parts.

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Extended Spoken English (Parts 3 & 4)

Practice two-speaker conversations and short workplace talks, focusing on purpose, details, and speaker actions.

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Grammar & Sentence Completion (Reading Part 1)

Review core grammar rules: verb tenses, prepositions, pronoun cases, and word forms.

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Text Completion & Reading Passages (Reading Parts 2 & 3)

Develop scanning and skim-reading strategies for notices, emails, memos, schedules, and ads.

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Not a pass or fail test. Each section (Listening and Reading) is scored on a scale of 15 to 50, for a total score of 30 to 100. There is no penalty for wrong answers.

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Study time: About 4 to 8 weeks of regular practice for beginning to lower-intermediate learners, focusing on everyday vocabulary, basic grammar, and listening to simple spoken English.

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Listening: Four Pictures6%

See a set of four pictures and hear one short phrase or sentence, then choose the picture that the phrase or sentence best describes.

Listening: Question-Response20%

Hear a short question or statement, then hear and read four responses and choose the best one; topics are everyday and familiar workplace situations.

Listening: Conversations10%

Listen to a short conversation between two people and answer two questions about it; some questions refer to a very short printed text such as a list or sign.

Listening: Talks14%

Listen to a short talk by one speaker, such as a message or announcement, and answer two questions; some questions refer to a short printed text such as a price list.

Reading: Sentence Completion15%

Choose the word or phrase that best completes a single sentence, testing basic grammar, verb forms, prepositions, and vocabulary.

Reading: Text Completion15%

Read a short multi-sentence text with three blanks and choose the missing word, phrase, or sentence that best completes each one.

Reading: Reading Comprehension20%

Read short texts such as notices, menus, invitations, Web pages, articles, and text-message chains, then answer two or three questions about each.

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