# TOPIK TOPIK 2: High Beginner

> 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.

- Framework: TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean), National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
- Typical vocabulary: About 1,500-2,000 words (commonly cited estimate)
- Study to reach this level: 200-400 hours
- Next level: TOPIK TOPIK 3

## What you can do at TOPIK TOPIK 2

- Use the post office, bank and other public facilities in Korean
- Talk about familiar topics such as hobbies, travel and family
- Tell formal and informal speech apart and use each appropriately
- Read short notices, signs and simple articles
- Take part in routine conversations with people you know

## FAQ

### What does TOPIK TOPIK 2 mean?

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.

### What can you do at TOPIK TOPIK 2?

At TOPIK TOPIK 2 you can typically: Use the post office, bank and other public facilities in Korean; Talk about familiar topics such as hobbies, travel and family; Tell formal and informal speech apart and use each appropriately; Read short notices, signs and simple articles; Take part in routine conversations with people you know.

### How long does it take to reach TOPIK TOPIK 2?

Reaching TOPIK TOPIK 2 from a standing start typically takes 200-400 hours. A learner at this level generally has an active vocabulary of About 1,500-2,000 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 2 with NativePal?

NativePal generates its content at the level you select, so at TOPIK TOPIK 2 your reading lessons, vocabulary and speaking prompts are pitched here rather than at a generic average. Reading lessons produce stories written for TOPIK 2, 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 2?

TOPIK TOPIK 3 is the next level up. TOPIK Level 3 is the first intermediate grade, awarded for scoring 120 to 149 on the TOPIK II paper. You can manage everyday life and basic social relationships in Korean and express familiar topics in connected paragraphs.

## More

- [TOPIK levels explained](https://nativepal.app/levels/topik/)
- [All proficiency frameworks](https://nativepal.app/levels/)
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