The TOEIC test (Test of English for International Communication) looks to measure the general English skills of a student who is working in an international atmosphere so I tried my best to pick resources that will prepare you for TOEIC test.

1. TOEIC Official Test-Preparation Guide: Test of English for International Communication Educational Testing Service

Similar to TOEFL Preparation Resources book, this is the official guide, created by the ETS (Educational Testing Service). The reviews for this book are also similar. Most students say it provides example questions that are the most similar to those you will find on the actual TOEIC. This book gives you a large amount of practice material, and excellent explanations for answers, for those who need a little more help figuring out the more difficult questions. The only element this book is lacking in is a good description of the test format.

2. 600 Essential Words for the TOEIC: with Audio, 3 Edition

Updated to reflect the most recent TOEIC, this test preparation book includes 50 vocabulary-building lessons that focus on American English as it is used in business, industry, communications, and cultural activities. All activities are like the actual questions on the TOEIC exam and provide extra test practice. Examples of practical English usage touch on such subjects as contracts, marketing, banking, and personnel, among many other activities. Additional lessons are focused to help TOEIC test takers expand their English vocabulary in areas related to cultural activities, such as movies, music, and art. Each lesson presents 12 target words with definitions, and then uses them in several different contexts. Practice exercises follow every lesson, and a quiz follows every five lessons to test students’ expanding skill in English word usage. The enclosed audio CDs provide essential help in pronunciation and listening comprehension.

3. Barron’s TOEIC with MP3 CD, 6th Edition – Lin Lougheed

Created for English language beginners, Barron’s TOEIC Test gives students a large amount of learning material even with the cheaper price tag. Four full-length practice tests are included in this book, and a CD can be purchased separately if more practice is required. Some students reviewing the book have claimed to have found mistakes in the answer key, which can obviously be frustrating and confusing. Others have also said that the ‘listening’ element of the practice tests are easy to understand and good for practice, however they are different than what you will experience on the actual TOEIC.

4. Longman Preparation Series for the New TOEIC Test Advanced 4th Edition

Longman Preparation Series for the New TOEIC Test Advanced 4th Edition, gives students the skills, strategy, practice, and confidence they need to increase their scores on the new TOEIC Test. Ideal for a TOEIC test preparation course or for self-study, the Advanced Course is intended for students who achieve TOEIC Test scores from 450 to 850. The book has 2 full TOEIC practice tests which are similar to real TOEIC test. The book includes 6 CDs with 4 for preparation and 2 for practice.

5. Cracking the TOEIC with Audio CD (Professional Test Preparation)

The Princeton Review realizes that acing the TOEIC is very different from getting straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about English–only what you’ll need to score higher on the exam. There’s a big difference. In Cracking the TOEIC, we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and raise your score by making the most of your time and knowing what to expect.
This book includes 2 full-length practice TOEIC exams, plus two audio CDs with listening exercises and a full transcript. The questions and exercises are like the ones you’ll see on the actual TOEIC.