How to ace your TOPIK exam: tips and tricks
Hello! In November 2019, I took the 67th TOPIK test and managed to get a level 5 certificate (C1, advanced). In this post I'll elaborate more on what to expect of the test, how to set realistic goals for yourself and what sources to use. First - for those who don't know me - let's start with a brief overview of my Korean language journey: September 2014: start (total beginner) July-August 2015: attended the HUFS summer school, pre-intermediate lessons (A2/B1) March-June 2016: started an intensive language program at Sungkyunkwan University (B1/B2) December 2016: passed TOPIK level 4 (B2). December 2019: passed TOPIK level 5 (C1). Being enrolled in a language program surely helps, but I honestly think that my consistent exposure to the language and self-studying during all these years has eventually helped me most in passing level 5. What does the exam look like? There are two different TOPIK tests: TOPIK 1 and TOPIK 2. TOPIK 1 is aimed at beginners (A1/A2), w
