🕒 TOEIC Reading Time Management Mastery: Play the Game
Running out of time on TOEIC Reading isn't about bad English; it's about treating the test like a reading exercise instead of a game. Discover how to master time management for Parts 5, 6, and 7, playing strategically like a pro athlete to maximize your score and beat the clock.
Most people fail the TOEIC Reading section for one simple reason:
They treat it like a reading test… instead of a game.
In a real match — whether it's basketball, soccer, or chess — you don’t just “try your best” and hope it works out.
You use a strategy. You plan your timing. You adapt your moves.
TOEIC Reading is no different.
🎮 The Problem: Running Out of Time
Let’s be honest — even good readers often run out of time before they reach Part 7.
They read carefully. They think deeply.
And then… the clock runs out.
This isn’t because they’re bad at English.
It’s because they’re playing the wrong game.
🧠 Part 5: The Fast Break
Think of Part 5 as the opening moves — a chance to grab early points.
Don’t get stuck.
Aim for 30 seconds or less per question.
Don’t over-analyse. Trust your first instinct if you know the grammar or vocab.
If you spend 15 minutes here? You’ve already lost the match.
📘 Part 6: Midfield Momentum
Now the pace shifts.
Each set has a theme. Each blank fits into a bigger flow.
Scan the sentence before and after the blank.
Watch out for tone, transitions, or time references.
Don’t rush — but don’t let it slow your whole game down.
📄 Part 7: The Endgame
This is where most players lose.
The texts are longer. The choices more similar.
Your energy is lower. The pressure is higher.
That’s why you need a plan before you get there.
Skim the questions first, then hunt the answers.
Start with single passages, then move to double and triple.
If one question is taking too long? Move on.
🎯 The Strategy That Wins
Great test-takers don’t try to get every point.
They aim to score as many as possible in the time they have.
It’s not about reading everything perfectly.
It’s about playing the game with control.
Like a pro athlete:
They know the timing.
They know their moves.
They keep their energy until the final whistle.
💬 Want to Stop Running Out of Time?
The problem usually isn’t your English.
It’s your time habits.
My TOEIC Coach uses Accelerated Learning Technology (ALT) to train you like an athlete:
Fast decision-making
Test pacing practice
Error recovery training
That’s how you stop running out of time.
That’s how you play to win.