Complete collection of common TOEIC Listening vocabulary from Part 1 to Part 4!

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Vocabulary is a fundamental tool for conveying meaning in English and any other language. It plays a crucial role in language learning and is one of the key criteria assessed in every section of the TOEIC test. To help you build a solid word bank, this article provides a comprehensive list of the most common TOEIC Listening vocabulary from Part 1 to Part 4.

Common TOEIC Listening vocabulary for Parts 1 - 4!

I. TOEIC Listening vocabulary - Part 1
II. TOEIC Listening Vocabulary - Part 2
III. TOEIC Listening Vocabulary - Part 3
IV. TOEIC Listening Vocabulary - Part 4
V. Effective TOEIC Listening vocabulary learning techniques
1. 1. Word-web method
2. 2. Word-station method

I. TOEIC Listening vocabulary - Part 1

Part 1 of the TOEIC Listening test assesses candidates' ability to understand short spoken descriptions of images. You will hear a recording describing an image and must choose the option that best matches the picture. Below is a list of frequently used TOEIC Listening Part 1 vocabulary.

	TOEIC Listening vocabulary	Example
The picture has one person	is holding documents	Linda is holding documents.
	is moving some furniture	John is moving some furniture to other room.
	is wearing glasses	A man is wearing glasses.
	is reading a magazine	Jin is reading a magazine.
	is inspecting a machine	Anna is inspecting a machine.
	making a copy	John is making a copy.
	working at the computer	Sara is working at the computer.
The picture has two or more people	are shaking hands	Anna and Jack are shaking hands.
	are sitting on a bench	They are sitting on a bench.
	seat around the table	My team are seated around the table.
	gather around the fountain	They are gathering around the fountain.
The picture focuses on objects/scenery	is set on the table	This computer is set on the table.
	park	A car is being parked.
	be filled with people	This room is filled with people.
	be arranged in rows	Anna’s books are arranged in rows.
	in the corner	A window is in the corner.
	be stacked on the table	These books are stacked on the table.

II. TOEIC Listening Vocabulary - Part 2

TOEIC Listening Part 2 tests your listening comprehension through short questions and statements, followed by three possible responses. Your task is to choose the most appropriate reply. Some common TOEIC Listening Part 2 vocabulary includes:

	TOEIC Listening vocabulary	Example
The question contains Who/Whom/Whose	accountant	Hoa is an accountant.
	assistant	I am the assistant of Hoa.
	chief executive officer (CEO)	Jenny is chief executive officer of this company.
	secretary	Jenny is secretary of the director.
	accounting office	Accounting office has 4 people.
	customer service department	Anna is in customer service department.
	human resources department	John is in the human resources department.
	security	Security is quite important in a company.
The question contains Where	on one’s desk	This pen is on my desk.
	in the file cabinet	Anna’s book is in the file cabinet.
	in front of the lobby	The luggage is in front of the lobby.
	next to the hotel	My house is next to the hotel.
	on the first floor	My room is on the first floor.
	opposite the building	Park is opposite the building.
The question contains When	last week	I saw this film last week.
	soon	I will do it soon.
	in about an hour	Hoa will finish in about an hour.

III. TOEIC Listening Vocabulary - Part 3

In this section, you will listen to 13 different conversations between two or more people. Each conversation is followed by three questions, and you must choose the correct answer from four options. Here are some essential words frequently found in TOEIC Listening Part 3 conversations:

Topic	TOEIC Listening vocabulary	Example
Recruitment	candidate	There are 3 candidates today.
	apply for	Jenny applies for an assistant position.
	job vacancy	Accountant is the job vacancy.
	interview	Anna will have an interview tomorrow.
Training	mentor	Anna is my mentor.
	probation period	I am in probation period.
	policy	John’s company has many policies.
Purchase and exchanges	payment method	There are many payment methods for customers.
	refund	The restaurant will refund customers if the food is not good.
	invoice/ receipt	The staff forgot to give me the invoice.
	discount	This toy is discounted 30%.
Plan and appointment	run out of	My shop runs out of pencils.
	cancel	The meeting is canceled.
	schedule	I have to schedule for studying.

IV. TOEIC Listening Vocabulary - Part 4

Part 4 consists of 30 questions based on 10 short monologues. Unlike Part 3, where multiple speakers are involved, Part 4 features a single speaker throughout each passage. Below is a table of essential TOEIC Listening Part 4 vocabulary:

Topic	TOEIC Listening vocabulary	Example
Announcement/ Instruction	inconvenience	I apologize for any inconvenience because of being late.
	special offer	There is a special offer for this car.
	be good for	Vegetables and milk are good for health.
	until further notice	Jenny will wait until further notice.
	staff meeting	We will have a staff meeting soon.
	specialize in	Hoa specializes in research.
	ingredient	There are many ingredients in Hoa’s recipe.
Travel	start the tour	We will start the tour next week.
	wild creature	This forest has many wild creatures.
	explore on one’s own	Jenny wants to explore on her own.
	non-toxic cosmetics	I want to use non-toxic cosmetics.
Introducing a person	get a high evaluation	This restaurant gets a high evaluation from customers.
	founder	Jenny is the founder of this company.
	working hours	John has 40 working hours a week.
	keynote speaker	Jenny is keynote speaker today.
	a devoted worker	John is a devoted worker.
	outline	You must have an outline before writing an essay.

V. Effective TOEIC Listening vocabulary learning techniques

1. Word-web method

Write the main topic in the center of your paper and draw branches connecting related words or subtopics. This method helps you visualize and categorize vocabulary efficiently, making it easier to recall when needed.

2. Word-station method

Similar to the Word-web method, you start with a central topic, but instead of simple branches, you create "stations" or subcategories for organizing vocabulary. This structured approach allows for logical grouping and effective memorization.

This article from PREP has introduced you to the most common TOEIC Listening vocabulary from Part 1 to Part 4. We hope this serves as a valuable resource for your TOEIC preparation. Keep practicing, and best of luck with your upcoming TOEIC exam!

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