EPS-TOPIK
For people preparing to work in Korea through the Employment Permit System. Workplace reading, listening and vocabulary.
Free EPS-TOPIK, TOPIK and UBT practice with clear answer explanations
Practise Korean reading and listening on your phone, see why each answer is right, and follow short lessons on what to study next.
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- 6 practice sets, 120 questions
- 24 study guides
Choose your exam
EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK are different tests. Pick the one you are preparing for.
TOPIK
For learners taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean. Start with TOPIK I beginner reading and listening.
UBT practice
Get comfortable with computer-based practice: the screen, the timer, audio checks and reviewing your answers.
Practice sets to start with
All practice sets20 question practice · Short practice set
EPS reading 01
Twenty beginner reading questions on workplace signs, short sentences, notices and short passages, with an explanation for every answer.
- EPS-TOPIK
- Reading
- 20 questions
- About 25 min
- Beginner
- No audio
20 question practice · Short practice set
EPS listening 01
Twenty short Korean listening questions on everyday and workplace situations, from greetings, times and prices to supervisor instructions and safety announcements.
- EPS-TOPIK
- Listening
- 20 questions
- About 25 min
- Beginner
- Audio required
20 question practice · Interface practice
EPS mixed 01
Ten reading and ten listening questions in a UBT-style interface, for getting used to moving between sections and playing audio on screen.
- EPS-TOPIK
- Reading and listening
- 20 questions
- About 25 min
- Beginner
- Audio required
A beginner learning sequence
New to EPS-TOPIK? Follow these steps in order. Each one takes less than an hour.
Read the EPS-TOPIK beginner guide
Understand what the test is for and how to find the official notice for your country.
Learn common workplace signs and basic particles
These two lessons unlock most beginner reading questions.
Try EPS reading 01 in learning mode
No timer. Take your time and answer every question.
Review your mistakes properly
Read every explanation, then study the linked lesson for each topic you missed.
Take EPS mixed 01 in timed mode
Practise reading and listening together in a UBT-style screen with a visible timer.
Recent study guides
All study guides
EPS foundations
A 30 day EPS-TOPIK study plan
A simple day-by-day plan for 30 days of EPS-TOPIK study: Hangul, core vocabulary, reading and listening, then timed practice and review.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
TOPIK foundations
A beginner TOPIK I study plan
A flexible 12-week TOPIK I study plan for beginners: Hangul and sounds first, then core words and grammar, then daily listening and reading practice.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Grammar and reading
Basic Korean particles with examples
Learn the basic Korean particles 은/는, 이/가, 을/를, 에, 에서, 와/과, 도, 의 and 으로/로, and how to choose the right form after a consonant or a vowel.
1 October 2026 · 6 min read
UBT practice
Checking your headphones before a listening test
A two-minute headphone check before listening practice: connection, left and right sound, volume, and simple fixes for common problems.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
Listening
Common beginner listening mistakes
The most common beginner mistakes in Korean listening practice, from translating every word to choosing an option because one word matches, and how to fix each one.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
EPS foundations
EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK: what is the difference?
EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK are both Korean tests, but they serve different goals. Here is how they differ and how to decide which one to study for.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
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Every question and lesson on this site is original. Each one is checked by a qualified Korean language reviewer before it is marked as reviewed, and exam facts such as dates, fees and formats are always checked against the current official notice. Until a review is complete, the page says so clearly.
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