📝 What to Do on TOEIC Test Day

🧭 Stick to the Plan — No Surprises

Test day is not the time to try something new.
Follow your normal routine as much as possible so you feel calm, steady, and in control — not rushed or overexcited.

🍌 Eat Light, Hydrate Right

1–2 hours before the test, eat light and familiar foods that help focus:

• Banana – natural sugars + potassium for brain chemistry.

• Small sandwich or onigiri – steady energy from something familiar.

• Pocari Sweat – electrolytes to support mental focus and hydration.

🚫 Avoid energy drinks or excess caffeine — they cause crashes and jitters.

⏳ While You Wait

Once seated:

• Put your phone away.

• Do deep breathing to steady your nerves.

• Review 3–5 key phrases mentally.

• Remind yourself: “The goal is to stay calm, not be perfect.”

🎧 Mindset During Listening

• Let go of any question you miss — no dwelling.

• Listen for transitions (next, however, also).

• Stay sharp between Parts 3 and 4 — focus often drops here.

📖 Pacing During Reading

• Stick to your time limit per question.

• Guess and move on if unsure — never leave blanks.

• Aim for accuracy + speed, not perfection.

• Trust your instincts — you’ve trained for this.

❌ After the Test: Let It Go

• Don’t discuss answers.

• Don’t check the test booklet.

• Walk, breathe, and release it — your job is done.

For more strategies and resources to prepare for test day, visit the English Library Collection and plan your next TOEIC with confidence.