THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FREQUENCY-BASED PRACTICE METHOD IN TOEIC PREPARATION FOR SENIOR ENGLISH MAJORS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61591/jslhu.25.666Keywords:
TOEIC, Frequency Practice Method, Senior students, English language majors, Listening and reading skillsAbstract
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the frequency-based practice method for TOEIC preparation among senior English majors at Lac Hong University through a comparison of results before and after utilizing the frequency-based practice method. Using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, the authors analyzed the performance of 35 senior students from two classes, 21AV111 and 21AV113, who are about to graduate and need to prepare well for the TOEIC exam, before and after applying the frequency practice method. The results demonstrated significant improvements in mock TOEIC exam scores, highlighting the method’s effectiveness in enhancing test performance. The authors hope that this approach will not only help students achieve higher scores in the official TOEIC exam but also improve their overall ability to prepare for other international English tests. Additionally, this study aims to serve as a foundation for future research on the frequency practice method in broader educational contexts rather than that of the Lac Hong University.
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