# TOPIK TOPIK 4: Upper Intermediate

> TOPIK Level 4 is the second intermediate grade, awarded for scoring 150 to 189 on the TOPIK II paper. You can carry out general workplace tasks in Korean, follow the news, and understand common social and abstract topics.

- Framework: TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean), National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
- Typical vocabulary: About 4,000-5,000 words (commonly cited estimate)
- Study to reach this level: 800-1,200 hours
- Next level: TOPIK TOPIK 5

## What you can do at TOPIK TOPIK 4

- Carry out general workplace tasks in Korean
- Follow news broadcasts and read newspaper articles
- Discuss familiar social and abstract topics with some fluency
- Understand common idioms and frequent cultural references
- Write a coherent argument on a familiar subject

## FAQ

### What does TOPIK TOPIK 4 mean?

TOPIK Level 4 is the second intermediate grade, awarded for scoring 150 to 189 on the TOPIK II paper. You can carry out general workplace tasks in Korean, follow the news, and understand common social and abstract topics.

### What can you do at TOPIK TOPIK 4?

At TOPIK TOPIK 4 you can typically: Carry out general workplace tasks in Korean; Follow news broadcasts and read newspaper articles; Discuss familiar social and abstract topics with some fluency; Understand common idioms and frequent cultural references; Write a coherent argument on a familiar subject.

### How long does it take to reach TOPIK TOPIK 4?

Reaching TOPIK TOPIK 4 from a standing start typically takes 800-1,200 hours. A learner at this level generally has an active vocabulary of About 4,000-5,000 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 4 with NativePal?

NativePal generates its content at the level you select, so at TOPIK TOPIK 4 your reading lessons, vocabulary and speaking prompts are pitched here rather than at a generic average. Reading lessons produce stories written for TOPIK 4, 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 4?

TOPIK TOPIK 5 is the next level up. TOPIK Level 5 is the first advanced grade, awarded for scoring 190 to 229 on the TOPIK II paper. You can function in professional or research settings, discuss unfamiliar political and economic topics, and adjust your register appropriately.

## More

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