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Structured 1-on-1 prep for TOPIK I (beginner) and TOPIK II (intermediate–advanced). Expert Korean teachers, mock tests, and a study plan built around your exam date.
The TOPIK is split into two separate tests. Understanding the difference helps you target the right level from day one.
Sections: Listening + Reading
Designed for learners with basic Korean. Tests everyday vocabulary, simple grammar, and listening comprehension. Ideal for those starting their Korean journey.
Sections: Listening + Writing + Reading
Tests complex grammar, academic vocabulary, and written expression. Required for university admission and professional roles in Korea.
From beginner basics to professional fluency — understand exactly what each TOPIK level requires.
| Exam | Levels | Vocabulary | Who It's For |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIK I | 1–2 | 800–1,500 | Beginners, tourist/basic use |
| TOPIK II | 3–4 | 3,000–5,000 | Work visa, university admission |
| TOPIK II | 5–6 | 5,000+ | Professional Korean, advanced study |
Reading, Writing (TOPIK II only), and Listening — but no speaking. Knowing the format lets you study smarter, not harder.
Audio clips covering everyday situations (TOPIK I) to news broadcasts and academic lectures (TOPIK II Levels 5–6). Questions test key points, main ideas, and speaker intent.
Ranges from signs and short notices (Level 1) to complex opinion pieces and formal documents (Level 6). Speed and vocabulary depth are the limiting factors at upper levels.
Levels 3–6 require written responses — filling in blanks and a 200–300 word essay. This is where most candidates struggle without targeted teacher feedback.
Unlike OPIc or KLPT, TOPIK has no oral component. This means your entire score is decided by reading, listening, and (at TOPIK II) your writing precision.
The TOPIK is the official Korean proficiency standard — required for visas, university admission, and corporate hiring in Korea.
The E-7 Specially Designated Activities visa requires TOPIK Level 3 or higher. Without it, working in Korea in most professional roles is not possible regardless of other qualifications.
Korean universities typically require TOPIK Level 3 for undergraduate admission and Level 4+ for graduate programs. Top schools like SNU and KAIST may require Level 5 or 6.
Korea's F-5 permanent residency application gives points for TOPIK scores. Level 4+ can significantly accelerate your PR timeline.
Major Korean conglomerates — Samsung, Hyundai, SK — list TOPIK Level 3–4 as a hiring requirement for international candidates in Korean-language roles.
Timelines for learners studying with a teacher 3–4 hours per week, starting from zero.
2–3 hours/day from zero. Hangul in week 1, then core grammar, 800 vocabulary words, and timed listening drills. Achievable for a motivated beginner.
From zero or TOPIK I Level 2. Adds complex grammar, academic vocabulary (3,000–5,000 words), essay writing with teacher feedback, and reading stamina.
Near-native proficiency. Requires mastery of 5,000+ vocabulary, formal written style, and fast listening comprehension. Weekly teacher sessions are the fastest path.
Apps and textbooks give you content. A teacher gives you a strategy.
Your teacher pinpoints exactly where you lose points — grammar patterns, reading speed, or listening accuracy — and targets those areas with drills specific to your TOPIK level.
Korean pronunciation nuances like tense consonants and vowel length directly affect TOPIK listening. A native teacher corrects your ear in real time before bad habits set in.
Tell your teacher your test date and target level. They build a week-by-week plan so you arrive exam-ready, not cramming the night before.
Timeline estimates for learners studying with a teacher 3–4 hours per week.
Starting from zero. Daily 30-min sessions cover Hangul, core grammar, and 800+ vocabulary words.
From beginner to intermediate. Add complex sentence structures, topic-based vocabulary, and timed reading practice.
Mastering advanced grammar, academic writing, and nuanced listening. Weekly 1-on-1 essay feedback is the fastest path here.
Maya R.
TOPIK II Level 4
"I failed TOPIK twice on my own. After three months of weekly sessions on Unox, my teacher identified exactly which grammar patterns were killing my writing score. Passed Level 4 on my next attempt."
Lucas M.
TOPIK I Level 2
"My teacher built a custom mock-test schedule based on my exam date. The listening practice was something I couldn't get from apps — having a real person explain why I misheard things made all the difference."
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