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
EPS TOPIK UBT Editorial Team
Author
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Areas of focus
- EPS-TOPIK preparation
- TOPIK I preparation
- Practice test design
Lessons written (24)
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
EPS foundations
EPS-TOPIK beginner guide
A plain-English starting point for EPS-TOPIK: what the test checks, what to study first, and how to practise without relying on rumours.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Vocabulary
Everyday action verbs used in short questions
Learn the everyday Korean verbs that appear again and again in short questions, how their polite forms change, and how to answer them.
1 October 2026 · 7 min read
Grammar and reading
Finding the answer in a short passage
A simple method for short Korean reading passages: read the question first, find the keywords, check each option and avoid paraphrase traps.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
UBT practice
Getting familiar with the UBT-style practice interface
A tour of the practice screen on this site: the question list, answer markers, flags, timer, audio button, submit warning and answer review.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Listening
How to practise short Korean dialogues
A simple five-step routine for short Korean dialogues: listen without text, answer a question, check the script, shadow it and say it from memory.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
EPS foundations
How to read an official EPS exam notice
The official notice for your country is the only reliable source for EPS-TOPIK dates, fees and rules. Here is how to read it carefully.
1 October 2026 · 6 min read
UBT practice
How to review a mock test effectively
A step-by-step method for reviewing a practice test: sort your answers, find the reason for each mistake, keep an error log and test again.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Vocabulary
Korean numbers and counting practice
Learn both Korean number systems, when to use each one, and the counters 개, 명, 시, 분, 원 and 번, with clear examples and practice.
1 October 2026 · 6 min read
Vocabulary
Korean vocabulary for tools and equipment
Learn Korean names for common hand tools, machines and storage items, the verbs that go with them, and how to ask for a tool politely.
1 October 2026 · 6 min read
Listening
Listening for numbers and time
Catch Korean numbers when you listen: prices with 원, times with native hours and Sino-Korean minutes, dates, phone numbers and confusing sound changes.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
UBT practice
Managing time in timed practice
Plan your pace, answer easy questions first, flag hard ones and save time to check. Simple time habits for timed EPS-TOPIK practice.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Grammar and reading
Reading workplace signs in Korean
Learn to read common Korean workplace signs such as 금연, 출입 금지, 안전모 착용 and 화기 엄금 by spotting four key pattern words.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
TOPIK foundations
TOPIK I and TOPIK II overview
TOPIK I covers levels 1 and 2 with listening and reading. TOPIK II covers levels 3 to 6 with listening, writing and reading. Here is how to choose.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
TOPIK foundations
TOPIK I listening practice techniques
Practical techniques for TOPIK I-style listening: read the options first, use place clues, choose natural replies and listen for what happens next.
1 October 2026 · 4 min read
TOPIK foundations
TOPIK I reading practice techniques
Practical techniques for TOPIK I-style reading: find the topic, use the clues around a blank, read notices like a table and check every detail in the options.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Grammar and reading
Understanding short notices
Short Korean notices about schedule changes, holidays, the cafeteria, the dormitory or meetings all answer four questions: who, when, where and what.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Listening
Understanding workplace instructions
Learn the Korean endings used in workplace instructions, such as -(으)세요, -지 마세요, -(으)면 안 돼요 and -아/어야 해요, with simple examples.
1 October 2026 · 5 min read
Vocabulary
Workplace safety vocabulary in Korean
Learn the Korean words for danger, warning signs, protective equipment and emergencies, with the right verb for wearing each item and original examples.
1 October 2026 · 6 min read