TOEIC continues to be an important test in Asia and TOEfC preparation classes are as popular as they have ever been. Little research has been done, however, to determine the most effective ways to help students prepare for this test. This study sought to analyze the impact of explicit TOEIC instruction when supplemented with Silent Sustained Readi ng (SSR) and an online vocabulary learning program. Four combinations of these practices were tested: ( I) explicit instruction supplemented by online vocabulary instruction, 2) a combination of explicit instruction, SSR and online vocabulary practice, 3) explicit instruction supplemented by SSR, and 4) expli cit instruction on ly. Total time for instruction and practice were kept constant among the four groups. Due to between-group differences on pre-test TOEIC scores, an ANCOVA analys is was used. On total TOEIC scores, all groups made sign ificant and statistically eq ual gains. However, on an analysis of the reading portion of the TOEIC resu lts, group 2 (combination of explicit instruction, SSR, and online vocabulary practice) outperformed group 4 (exp licit practice only group). The author concludes that the combination of all three practices had a synergistic effect on the reading portion of the test and led to superior gain s.

I. INTRODUCTION
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
    1. The Effects of Explicit TOEIC Instruction and Practice
    2. Vocabulary Knowledge and TOEIC
    3. CALL for Vocabulary Learning
    4. Free Voluntary Reading: Silent Sustained Reading
    5. Summary of Literature Review
III. METHODOLOGY
    1. Participants and Course Details
    2. Study Treatments
    3. Explicit Instruction
    4. Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
    5. CALL Vocabulary Programs
    6. Test Administration
    7. Survey
IV. STUDY RESULTS
v. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

• Scott Miles(Department of Engli sh TESOL Daegu Haany Un iversity)