Incorporating TOEIC Materials into ESP Classes for Managers
This article gives the rationale for incorporating materials of TOEIC test into the English language program for students who major in management. TOEIC test is considered to be an effective and appropriate instrument for assessing the level of communicative language proficiency of students majoring in management. This test can also be viewed as the basis for further development of English language teaching materials to help students improve business communication skills. The results of the questionnaire done by the students who have already mastered the TOEIC program prove that the content of this test meets the students’ expectations about the work of international managers. It means that integration of TOEIC test with the learning program not only enables students to expand their language and business knowledge and enhance their professional skills but also boosts their motivation.