The TOPIK Study System
Know exactly what to study, in what order, and for how long, to reach your target TOPIK level.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone starting TOPIK preparation, at any level.
- Learners who are not sure whether to take TOPIK I or TOPIK II.
- Anyone with an exam date and no plan.
About this course
Most people do not fail to prepare for TOPIK because they lack material. They fail because they have too much of it and no order. This free course gives you the order. In one afternoon of reading you will know which test to take, what each section measures, how to study for each of them, and which plan to follow between now and your exam date.
It starts with the exam. There is a section on how the TOPIK II paper is built, section by section, and one on TOPIK I, plus a clear explanation of how scoring and levels work, including why the writing section moves a TOPIK II total faster than anything else. Then a section on diagnosing your current level by sitting one past paper and setting a realistic target from the result.
Five sections then cover how to study each part: grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and writing. Each one explains what TOPIK actually tests in that area, gives a study method you can follow, and points you at resources. A further section covers what separates Level 5 and 6 from Level 4, and gives a short guide to the TOPIK Speaking test.
The last section is the part people come back to: three ready-made plans, for 90 days, 30 days and 15 days before the exam. Each one tells you what to do in which week, so you can start tomorrow instead of spending another evening planning.
The course is honest about money. It says plainly that you can prepare for TOPIK without buying anything, and it shows you how: past papers are public, TOPIK GUIDE hosts free mock tests and free grammar lessons, and this course itself is free. It also names the real cost of that route, which is your time spent finding material, checking answers and putting topics in order. Where a paid course would save you that time, it says so and names the course. There is no pressure anywhere in it.
It is free, it takes an afternoon, and it is the sensible first step whatever you decide to do next.
What you’ll get
- Completely free, with no card required
- 30 lessons across 10 sections, each a 6 to 10 minute read
- How TOPIK I, TOPIK II and the Speaking test are built, and how scoring and levels work
- How to diagnose your current level and set a realistic target
- A study method for each section: grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and writing
- Ready-made 90-day, 30-day and 15-day plans
- Honest advice on what you can achieve with free material alone, and where a structured course saves time
Course curriculum
30 lessons in 10 sections
Start Here2
- Welcome: How This Course Works and Who Made It
- Which TOPIK Do You Need? TOPIK I, TOPIK II and the Speaking Test
Understand the Exam3
- The TOPIK II Paper, Section by Section
- The TOPIK I Paper, Section by Section
- How Scoring and Levels Work
Diagnose and Plan3
- Your Starting Point: Sit One Past Paper
- Set a Target and a Timeline
- Free Preparation or Structured Preparation: An Honest Comparison
How to Study Grammar for TOPIK3
- What Grammar TOPIK Actually Tests
- The Grammar Study Method
- Grammar Resources and the Course Path
How to Study Vocabulary for TOPIK3
- How Many Words, and Which Ones
- The Vocabulary Method That Sticks
- Vocabulary Resources and the Course Path
How to Prepare for TOPIK Reading3
- The Reading Section Decoded
- Reading Training That Works
- Reading Resources and the Course Path
How to Prepare for TOPIK Listening3
- The Listening Section Decoded
- Listening Training That Works
- Listening Resources and the Course Path
How to Prepare for TOPIK Writing3
- The Writing Section Decoded
- Writing Training That Works
- Writing Resources and the Course Path
Going Further: Levels 5 and 6, and the Speaking Test3
- What Separates Level 5 and 6 from Level 4
- How to Study for Level 5 and 6
- The TOPIK Speaking Test: A Short Guide
Your Preparation Plan4
- The 90-Day Plan
- The 30-Day Plan
- The 15-Day Plan
- Test Week, Test Day, and After
Questions about this course
Is it really free?
Yes. All 30 lessons are free. You create an account on courses.topikguide.com and start. There is no card required and no trial that turns into a payment.
Will it just try to sell me the paid courses?
No. The course states plainly that you can prepare for TOPIK without buying anything, and shows you how. Where a paid course would save you time, it says so once at the end of the relevant lesson, and then moves on.
I already know which test I am taking. Is it still worth it?
The study-method sections and the three ready-made plans are useful on their own. If you have an exam date and no week-by-week plan, start with the last section.
Start the free course
All 30 lessons, at no cost. Begin whenever you are ready.
