TOPIK Guides: Levels, Format and Writing Tips

Short, practical guides for TOPIK test takers. Every example is original.

TOPIK Levels and Score Cut-offs (TOPIK I & II, PBT and IBT)
What score do you need for TOPIK level 1 to 6? Official cut-offs for paper (PBT) and internet (IBT) TOPIK I and II, plus how long scores stay valid.
TOPIK I vs TOPIK II: Format, Timing and Which One to Take
TOPIK I (levels 1–2) vs TOPIK II (levels 3–6): number of questions, sections, timing, writing and IBT differences, and how to choose.
TOPIK II Writing (쓰기) Q51–54 Explained
What each TOPIK II writing question asks, how many characters to write, how many points it is worth, and the -다 writing style rule.
How to Write TOPIK Q53 (Graph Description) – Structure, Phrases and Example
A simple 4-part structure for TOPIK II writing question 53, useful phrases for increases and decreases, and an original example answer of 274 characters.
How to Write TOPIK Q54 (Essay) – Structure, Time Plan and Example
How to plan and write the TOPIK II Q54 opinion essay in 600–700 characters: structure, a time plan, linking phrases and an original example answer.