TOPIK - 한국어능력시험 - Korean exam prep & quizzes

Overview:

The TOPIK Exam is a complimentary application designed for self-study of Korean language skills. This application encompasses all levels of the TOPIK exam and is categorized into three sections: reading, listening, and writing. Additionally, it features commonly used vocabulary that is beneficial for preparing for the actual test. After studying, users can take quizzes to assess their vocabulary knowledge.

An application for helping foreigner workers to work in Korean manufacturing units, construction sites, agriculture etc. It tests the language skills of potential foreign employees.

Features:

+ User-friendly interface

+ Simple navigation

+ Tests available for Topik levels 1 & 2

+ Includes old format tests from before the 34th

+ Covers components such as Listening, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Writing

+ Review essential basic vocabulary and quiz yourself on over 6,000 words

+ Current questions included

+ Supports multiple languages: English and Khmer

+ Two modes available: Practice and Test mode

+ History analysis of completed tests

+ Reminder feature: Set dates and times for study sessions

+ Grammar references provided

For Topik students

What is TOPIK?

TOPIK, Test of Proficiency in Korean, is a written test designed to measure the ability of non-native speakers for expression and comprehension in the Korean language.

TOPIK test measures proficiency in reading, writing, and listening comprehension in the Korean language.  The test has three different levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.  Further accuracy is expressed through six grades, two matched to each level to evaluate proficiency.

Purpose of Exam

To propagate and set direction for learning Korean for non-native Korean speakers and overseas Koreans.

To measure and evaluate their Korean language skills and utilize the results for admission to Korean colleges and job-seeking

Applicant Qualification

Overseas Koreans and foreigners for whom Korean is a second language and who:

Aim to learn the language and enter a Korea university for higher studies

Seek jobs in companies and public institutions in Korea and overseas

Reside overseas or are attending/graduated from a foreign school

Who administers the TOPIK Test?

National Institute for International Education (NIIED), which operates directly under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, is responsible for the general management of the test, such as supervising institutions administering the test in domestic and overseas locations.

For whom is the TOPIK intended?

This comprehensive test is intended for non-native speakers of Korean, such as Korean language learners, international students who want to study in Korea as well as individuals who would like to work in Korean companies and public institutions.

The test also serves as an excellent opportunity to receive formal certification for those who expect to use Korean in their careers.  Students of Korean who take the test will also learn which aspects of the language they need to concentrate on in future study.

When is the test conducted?

TOPIK test is conducted held 6 times in a year – 3 times only in Korea (January, May and November) and 3 times both in Korea and overseas (April, July, and October).  In most countries, the TOPIK I test is held in the morning and the TOPIK II test is held in the afternoon. So you can take both TOPIK I and II on the same day if you want to. Test is always held on Sundays (in some countries on Saturdays as well). You can check all important dates of TOPIK test in 2023 HERE.

TOPIK Test Structure

TOPIK test has two levels – TOPIK-I and TOPIK-II. TOPIK-I, i.e. the beginner level, has two sublevels – 1 & 2 while TOPIK-II, i.e. Intermediate-Advanced level, has 4 sublevels – 3, 4, 5 & 6. Test takers get a level between 1 and 6 based on their total score in the test.

Test takers who meet the requirements will be issued a formal certificate with one of six possible grades: low beginner (level 1), high beginner (level 2), low intermediate (level 3), high intermediate (level 4), low advanced (level 5), and high advanced (level 6).

Levels 1 and 2 – Beginner Level

Levels 3 and 4 – Intermediate Level

Levels 5 and 6 – Advanced Level

TOPIK-I (Level 1-2) has just two sections – Reading and Listening. TOPIK II (Level 3-6), which is the combined Intermediate-Advanced test, has 3 sections – Reading, Listening and Writing.

Each section is graded out of 100 points with a possible total of 200 points for the Beginner and 300 points for Intermediate-Advanced level. The test includes composition, listening and multiple choice sections.

The test consists of two 90-minute sessions with a 30-minute break in between.  The first session tests vocabulary & grammar, and writing, and the second session tests listening and reading.