EPS-TOPIK is the Korean language test used in the Employment Permit System for workers coming to Korea. This guide shows you what to study, in what order, with free practice at every step.
EPS-TOPIK checks whether you can understand the basic Korean you need for daily life and work in Korea. It has a reading part and a listening part. Questions use everyday situations and workplace topics: signs, safety rules, tools, times, prices, short notices and simple instructions from a supervisor.
EPS-TOPIK is not the same test as TOPIK. If you are not sure which one you need, read EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK: what is the difference?
Registration dates, fees, eligibility, test format and pass requirements are set in the official notice for each country and test round, and they can change. Always read the current notice on the official EPS portal or from the agency in your country. Our guide How to read an official EPS exam notice explains what to look for. This website does not handle registration or results.
Our sets are short 20 question practice sets, not official full-length mock exams, and their question counts are our own choice rather than a statement of the official exam structure. Every question has an explanation so you learn from each mistake.
20 question practice · Short practice set
Twenty beginner reading questions on workplace signs, short sentences, notices and short passages, with an explanation for every answer.
20 question practice · Short practice set
Twenty short Korean listening questions on everyday and workplace situations, from greetings, times and prices to supervisor instructions and safety announcements.
20 question practice · Interface practice
Ten reading and ten listening questions in a UBT-style interface, for getting used to moving between sections and playing audio on screen.
20 question practice · Topic practice
Twenty beginner questions on safety words, tools, numbers and counters, everyday verbs and basic particles and endings.
EPS foundations
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
EPS foundations
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
EPS foundations
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
Start here if you are new to EPS-TOPIK. These guides explain what the test is for, how it differs from TOPIK, how to read the official notice for your country, and how to organise a month of study.
Short, practical word lists for safety, tools, numbers and everyday actions, each with example sentences you are likely to meet in beginner reading and listening questions.
Particles, signs, short notices and short passages: the building blocks of beginner reading questions, explained with original Korean examples.
How to practise short dialogues, catch numbers and times, follow workplace instructions and avoid the most common beginner listening mistakes.
Computer-based practice rewards calm habits: knowing the screen, managing time, checking your headphones and reviewing mistakes properly. These lessons prepare you for the interface practice set.