TOPIK TOPIK 1: Beginner

What does TOPIK TOPIK 1 mean?

TOPIK Level 1 is the first grade of the Test of Proficiency in Korean, awarded for scoring 80 to 139 on the TOPIK I paper. You can carry out basic conversations about familiar everyday topics using around 800 words.

What can you do at TOPIK TOPIK 1?

At TOPIK TOPIK 1 you can typically do the following:

• Introduce yourself, order food and buy things in a shop
• Read and write Hangul accurately
• Understand and use around 800 basic words
• Make simple sentences about familiar personal topics
• Understand short conversations spoken slowly about everyday subjects

How long does it take to reach TOPIK TOPIK 1?

Reaching TOPIK TOPIK 1 from a standing start typically takes 80-200 hours.

A learner at this level generally has an active vocabulary of About 800 words (commonly cited estimate).

These are guides, not guarantees: prior languages, study intensity and how much you speak all move the number substantially.

How do you practise at TOPIK TOPIK 1?

NativePal generates its content at the level you select, so at TOPIK TOPIK 1 your reading lessons, vocabulary and speaking prompts are pitched here rather than at a generic average.

Reading lessons produce stories written for TOPIK 1, with every word tappable for a translation and a comprehension quiz at the end. Vocabulary lessons and the spaced-repetition flashcards draw on words appropriate to the level, and Speaking Practice scores your pronunciation on individual sounds, stress and rhythm, fluency and connected speech.

What comes after TOPIK TOPIK 1?

TOPIK TOPIK 2 is the next level up. TOPIK Level 2 is the second grade of the Korean proficiency test, awarded for scoring 140 or more on the TOPIK I paper. You can use Korean for everyday errands and public facilities and tell formal from informal speech.