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Pelatihan Persiapan TOEIC Program Bantuan Pemerintah Sertifikasi Bahasa Asing Murid SMK - Sesi 1

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Main Ideas / Lessons Conveyed

1) Session Purpose and Participation Rules

  • This video is Session 1 of a TOEIC preparation training for SMK students related to a government assistance program for foreign language certification (targeting 2026).
  • The host encourages students to:
    • Actively participate (use the chatbox, or raise your hand; camera is optional).
    • Keep chat relevant to learning to avoid distractions/spam.
    • Join via Zoom or YouTube:
      • YouTube can be used if you miss the session or want to rewatch.
  • Session content includes:
    • Overview of TOEIC listening (Parts 1 & 2)
    • Practice describing pictures and understanding question formats
    • A quiz with prizes

2) What TOEIC Is and Why It Matters

  • TOEIC stands for Test of English for International Communication.
  • Focus: English communication for work and daily life for non-native speakers.
  • Key facts:
    • TOEIC scores are valid for 2 years from the test date.
    • The test is delivered via CBT (computer-based test), likely conducted at school.
  • Uses/functions mentioned:
    • Institutional assessment and evaluation of programs/curriculum
    • Measurement of English proficiency at an institutional level
    • For students: supports graduation/portfolio, continued education, and job readiness
    • For scholarships abroad and workplace progression (hiring, recruitment, job assignment)
  • Global credibility:
    • Used in 160+ countries for 45+ years
    • Used by 14,000+ organizations
    • Mentioned usage across industries and companies (including a “Fortune Global 500” reference)

3) TOEIC Test Structure (Listening & Reading Focus in This Session)

  • Total test duration mentioned:
    • ~2 hours total
    • Listening: 45 minutes
    • Reading: 75 minutes
  • Total score range:
    • 10 to 990
    • Split roughly:
      • Listening: 5 to 495
      • Reading: 5 to 495
  • The full TOEIC L&R has 7 parts total.
  • This session focuses on:
    • Listening Part 1
    • Listening Part 2

4) Listening Part 1 (Photographs): How It Works + Practice Strategy

  • Part 1
    • 6 questions
    • 6 pictures are shown
    • You choose the statement that best matches each picture
  • Strategy emphasized:
    • Identify vocabulary quickly from each photo:
      • Nouns (objects/people)
      • Verbs (actions)
      • Adjectives (descriptions)
      • Adverbs / time cues (e.g., morning/daytime)
      • Location/setting (indoor/outdoor, studio/office, etc.)
    • Form likely sentences mentally, then choose the best option
  • Practice behaviors encouraged:
    • Predict the sentence before viewing answer choices
    • Eliminate options using visible/invisible details:
      • If an option includes something not present, eliminate it
      • If an option describes an incompatible action (e.g., “watering” but no water), eliminate it

5) Listening Part 2 (Question–Response): How It Works + Types of Answers

  • Part 2
    • 25 questions
    • Only audio (no pictures or supporting text)
    • Options are A, B, C (unlike Part 1 which has A–D)
  • Strategy:
    • Listen for the question word/purpose at the start (who/where/when/etc.)
    • You can only answer correctly if you understand what the question asks
    • Don’t overthink—on a CBT system, the test moves forward automatically after you answer
  • Common question forms discussed:
    • Wh- questions: who/what/when/where/why/how
    • Yes/No questions
    • Choice/preference questions (e.g., coffee vs tea)
    • Tag questions (explained: positive statement → negative tag, and vice versa)
  • Distractors concept:
    • Choices may include:
      • Similar meanings but wrong context
      • Similar-sounding words (confusable pronunciation, different meanings)
      • Repeated keywords from the question, but not the correct response

6) Example-Driven Practice Emphasis

  • The host provides sample questions and explains:
    • Why the correct option matches the picture/audio
    • Why other options are eliminated (e.g., “painting on the wall” matches because other options describe things not shown)
  • For Part 2, the host demonstrates:
    • How repeated words can mislead (e.g., “plans” appears, but the question is asking time)
    • The correct choice must match the intended Yes/No direction
    • Some answers sound related but do not directly answer the question

7) Practice Access (SmartPrep) and How to Prepare Before the Exam

  • Students are instructed to practice via:
    • smartprep.id (access instructions mentioned)
    • Help from school/teachers if login access isn’t available
  • Practice dates mentioned:
    • From 13th to 17th, with practice/opening on the 17th
  • Materials:
    • SmartPrep includes many questions (200) similar to TOEIC
    • An exam handbook and sample test (smaller set of questions) are also provided

8) Quiz and Prizes

  • A quiz is held at the end via:
    • YouTube/Zoom links and an online quiz platform link
  • Rules/expectations:
    • 5 winners based on fastest and most correct answers
    • A QR code/link is provided for the examine handbook and guidance
  • The host mentions that some quiz answers are shown/checked afterward (answers said to be “in the link”)

Methodology / Instructions (Detailed)

During Training / Participation

  • Use chatbox or raise hand to respond; camera is optional
  • Keep chat messages relevant to the material
  • If chat includes irrelevant questions/spam:
    • Request moderation/removal through host/admin guidance
  • Don’t disrupt the session; respect classmates

TOEIC Listening Part 1 (Photographs) Approach

For each of the 6 pictures:

  1. Identify:
    • Nouns (objects/people visible)
    • Verbs (actions happening)
    • Adjectives (conditions/emotions: happy, bright, etc.)
    • Adverbs/time words when applicable (e.g., morning/daytime)
    • Location/setting (office/studio/restaurant/indoor/outdoor)
  2. Then:
    • Form a likely sentence internally (subject + verb + location)
    • Match it to the best answer option
  3. Eliminate distractors by checking:
    • Options referencing items not visible
    • Options describing actions not happening
    • Options contradicting the scene

TOEIC Listening Part 2 (Question–Response) Approach

For each of the 25 questions:

  1. Listen only to audio (no pictures/text)
  2. First catch the question type/purpose (who/where/when/why/how, yes/no, preference)
  3. Choose the response that directly answers what is asked
  4. Watch for distractors:
    • Similar-sounding words with different meanings
    • Repeated keywords that do not signal the correct answer
    • Responses that are “related” but don’t match the required intent (e.g., time vs place)

General Test-Taking Advice Mentioned

  • Don’t leave any answers blank
  • Don’t dwell on previous questions
    • In CBT, the system advances automatically, so you can’t go back

Practice Preparation

  • Use smartprep.id (SmartPrep):
    • Enter the provided username/password data
    • If you can’t access, follow up with your respective teachers
  • Also check:
    • TOEIC-related sites referenced (tok.id, itc.id)
    • The exam handbook via QR code/link
  • Practice materials:
    • Sample test (few questions) vs SmartPrep (~200 questions, similar to TOEIC)

Speakers / Sources Featured

  1. Dini Larasati — main presenter/host (referred to as Dini/Miss/Mrs Dini)
  2. Josuail — mentioned as a colleague accompanying the presenter
  3. Mas Adit — mentioned during the photo-taking moment; helping/assisting participants
  4. Amelinda — a participant acknowledged for helping explain/translate
  5. Admin / Zoom host / “the admin” — manages chat/participants and advises SmartPrep access
  6. International Test Center (ITC) / tok.id / itc.id / TOEIC-related channels — referenced sources for information and practice (not a direct person)

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