Effective TOEIC Vocabulary Learning: 3 Methods to Help You Remember, Use Correctly, and Boost Your Score Quickly
Discover 3 TOEIC vocabulary learning methods that will help you remember words for longer, use them correctly in context, and quickly improve your score. Join Lingoland to practice vocabulary intelligently with phrases, real-life contexts, and the Spaced Repetition technique.
I. Vocabulary – the “heart” of the TOEIC exam
You might have a strong grasp of grammar, be a good listener, or a fast reader, but if you lack vocabulary, you will:
- I couldn't understand the content.
- I couldn't grasp the main idea while reading.
- Choose the wrong answer because you don't understand the word.
👉 In a TOEIC test, 60–70% of the questions depend on vocabulary.
So the question is: How to learn TOEIC vocabulary effectively – without rote memorization and without forgetting quickly?
II. How many TOEIC vocabulary words should I learn?
👉 To aim for a score of 600 to 750 points, you should master 600 basic words + 500 advanced words.
However, quantity is not as important as the method of learning. Learning with the right method will help you:
- ✅ Remember words for longer
- ✅ Know how to use it in the right context
- ✅ Improve your reflexes when taking practice tests.
III. 3 methods for learning TOEIC vocabulary and remembering it for a long time – use them correctly.
1. Learn phrases and context.
Instead of learning individual words, learn phrases with clear context:
| Vocabulary | Common phrases | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| apply | apply for a job | apply for a job |
| schedule | be timely to meet | arranged to meet |
| delay | a flight delay | The flight was delayed. |
✨ You'll find it easier to remember because the brain remembers images and context – not just individual words.
👉 The Lingoland app for TOEIC Test features flashcards organized by phrase, along with real-life example sentences from TOEIC exams.
2. Spaced Repetition Technique
This is the most effective vocabulary learning method used globally.
📌 How it works:
- Day 1: Learn 20 new words
- Day 2: Review those 20 words + learn 10 new words.
- Days 4, 7, and 14: Review at intervals.
Benefits: Helps you transition from short-term to long-term learning, retaining information three times longer than reviewing it daily.
3. Make up a sentence or say it out loud.
A word truly belongs to you only when you can use it in spoken or written form.
- From: "approve" → My manager approved my request for leave.
- Word: "attend" → She participated in the meeting yesterday morning.
🗣️ Read the example sentence aloud – or write your own sentence related to work or life.
🎯 Tip: Practice speaking using the TOEIC vocabulary you just learned → improve your speaking skills.
IV. Common mistakes when studying for the TOEIC vocabulary
- ❌ Learning the word "loneliness" without examples → you'll forget it quickly.
- ❌ Studying too much at once → overload, confusion
- ❌ Learning only to "recognize words" but not knowing how to use them.
- ❌ Ignore "familiar" words in a new context (e.g., "interest" - which is both a noun and a verb).
➡️ Learning TOEIC vocabulary requires a strategy – not rote memorization.
V. Learn TOEIC vocabulary more effectively with the Lingoland for TOEIC Test app.
Lingoland for TOEIC Test is a comprehensive TOEIC test preparation app – specifically designed to help you learn vocabulary more easily every day.
📌 Key features:
- TOEIC vocabulary sets of 600+ and 1600+ words, categorized by topic.
- Smart flashcards – learn phrases and practical usage examples.
- Spaced Repetition system helps with long-term memory.
- Automatic study reminders + statistics on areas where you need improvement.
💡 In addition, you can immediately apply new vocabulary when practicing Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing within the app.
📲 One app – comprehensive vocabulary practice and TOEIC exam preparation!
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