Train Like an Athlete: How to Build Your TOEIC Study Routine for Long-Term Wins

TOEIC student following a weekly training routine with planner

🗝 Before you read:
Look at the article title and image. What do you think this article will be about?

TOEIC success doesn’t come from cramming — it comes from consistency. Top performers in sports don’t just train hard — they train smart, with a plan, a rhythm, and a routine that builds strength over time. The same applies to TOEIC.

Accelerated Learning experts recommend short daily sessions over long, exhausting weekend marathons. You’re training your brain, after all — and your brain thrives on repetition, structure, and recovery.

Instead of randomly flipping through a book or watching videos, high-performing students follow a weekly routine:

  • Monday: Listening drills (Part 3 & 4)

  • Tuesday: Vocabulary building + Part 5 grammar review

  • Wednesday: Part 6 timed practice

  • Thursday: Reading strategies (Part 7)

  • Friday: Recap & Self-reflection

And like athletes, they rest — they take time off, sleep well, and reflect on their performance.

In short:
Train like a professional.
Plan your week. Track your performance. Trust the process.

📋 Understanding meaning

How well do recall and understand?

  1. What is the main idea of the article?

  2. Why is short daily practice recommended over long study sessions?

  3. How is TOEIC preparation similar to athletic training?

  4. What do high-performing students include in their weekly routines?

  5. Why is rest important for TOEIC preparation?

🧠 Building Vocabulary

Match the meaning word

  1. Retain

  2. Distraction

  3. Ritual

  4. multitasking

  5. Concentrate

A .Focus

B. Routine

C. Doing many things at once

D. Remember

E. Interruption

✍️ Part 6 – Text Completion

Instructions: Choose the word or sentence that best fits the blank in the text.
Passage: Study Blog

Preparing for TOEIC takes more than effort — it takes strategy.
[ ]
Treat your practice like training for a sport, and your results will improve.

Options:
A. You need structure, not just motivation.
B. Practice tests can be stressful.
C. Grammar is the hardest part for most students.
D. Don’t forget to take breaks.

Passage: Coaching Newsletter
Many TOEIC students work hard but still feel stuck.
[ ]
That’s why consistent daily effort often beats one big study session.

Options:
A. Skipping practice for a week can make you forget everything.
B. Success depends on talent, not effort.
C. Reviewing grammar every night is enough.
D. A regular routine trains the brain to stay sharp. ✅

✍️ Part 5 – Incomplete Sentences

Instructions: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

  1. Many students __________ when preparing for TOEIC, but daily routines are more effective.


    A. cram
    B. reflect
    C. thrive
    D. focus

  2. High-performing students follow a weekly __________ to stay consistent.


    A. cram
    B. rest
    C. routine
    D. strategy

✍️ Part 7 – Reading Comprehension

Reading Passage

Many students wonder why their TOEIC scores improve slowly, even when they’re studying every weekend. The problem is often their approach. Like elite athletes, high-scoring students rely on consistent, structured training—not random effort.

Instead of waiting for motivation, they use discipline: setting clear goals, tracking their work, and adjusting when needed. Their schedules are realistic—30 to 45 minutes per day—and include rest days. They rotate study topics (grammar, listening, vocabulary) so their brain stays fresh.

This kind of routine lowers burnout, increases retention, and builds confidence over time. TOEIC isn’t just about how much you study—it’s about how you train.

📝 Questions:

  1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
    A. To compare grammar and listening skills
    B. To explain how to memorize TOEIC vocabulary
    C. To encourage a structured study routine
    D. To show why TOEIC is difficult for beginners

  2. What does the passage suggest about weekend-only study?
    A. It’s ideal for most learners
    B. It causes faster score improvement
    C. It’s useful only for listening sections
    D. It may be less effective than daily practice

  3. What do high-scoring students do when needed?
    A. Take more practice tests
    B. Adjust their study routine
    C. Skip grammar drills
    D. Memorize more words

  4. Why do students rotate study topics in their routine?
    A. To prepare for all test sections at once
    B. To keep studying interesting
    C. To avoid studying vocabulary
    D. To reduce test anxiety

🧠 Self-Reflection

The most important step in any lesson is not just completing the task, but making meaning from it. Take 2–3 minutes to reflect on your learning today. You don’t need perfect answers — just honest ones. This is how high performers grow.✍️ Write in a notebook, type below, or say it aloud — what matters is doing it.

  1. What did I learn about building a study routine?

  2. What does my current weekly plan look like?

  3. What small change could I make starting tomorrow?

  4. How will I measure my improvement?

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