1. English Pronunciation SIR Stress, Intonation and Rhythm Caryn T. Davis, Dean of Academic Affairs, February 23, 2013

2. TOEIC Test Of English for International Communication

3. More Than 25 Years Global standard for workplace English language proficiency – 5 million test takers each year – 180 countries 9,000 locations

4. The TOEIC Speaking Test 20 minute online test Scored by trained evaluators 8 is the highest score Test takers receive a written report – Score – Areas of Strengths – Areas for Improvement

5. TOEIC Speaking Test SAMPLE QUESTIONS http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/T OEIC_sw_sample_tests.pdf http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEIC/pdf/T OEIC_sw_sample_tests.pdf

6. SIR Pronunciation Practice for the TOEIC Speaking Test Codes to access the Pronunciation Practice will be made available to interested faculty and staff. Please contact Mr. Ferraro or Ms. Davis.

7. Additional TOEIC Preparation & General Pronunciation Practice Websites TOEIC Tips and Practice: http://www.english- itutor.com/TOEIC_SW.html http://www.english- itutor.com/TOEIC_SW.html Pronunciation Practice Websites: Spokenenglish.com Manythings.com

8. What’s Next? February and March 2013 – Review and practice SIR using the TOEIC Speaking Test module at the Spanish- American Institute – Review additional websites

9. Taking the TOEIC Speaking Test? The tests will be administered starting in April, 2013 Please inform Mr. Ferraro or Dean Davis in March if you would like to take the TOEIC Speaking Test