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TOPIK

Languages:Korean
Classification of partition:Level Test
Levels Instruction:1级、2级、3级、4级、5级、6级
Teacher:zirong
Test time:2025-06-05 15:14:00
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    The TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) is a standardized Korean language proficiency exam hosted by K-LCERT (Korean Language and Culture Education Institute), primarily for non-native speakers. It is divided into TOPIK I (Beginner) and TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced), comprising a total of 6 levels. Below is a detailed breakdown of its level classifications, competency descriptions, and exam structures:

     

    I. Level Classification and CEFR Alignment

     

    TOPIK’s level system corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as follows:

     

    TOPIK Level CEFR Equivalent Competency Description 

    Level 1 A2 Capable of basic daily communication; masters ~800 foundational vocabulary words; understands simple sentences and practical short texts. 

    Level 2 B1 Can handle everyday scenarios (e.g., shopping, asking for directions); writes short sentences; comprehends common practical texts. 

    Level 3 B2 Engages in basic workplace or academic communication;掌握 ~3,000 vocabulary words; understands intermediate-level articles and dialogues. 

    Level 4 B2-C1 Fluently discusses social topics; writes structured short essays; grasps main ideas in news reports and academic lectures. 

    Level 5 C1 Proficiency in professional vocabulary; analyzes complex texts; conducts in-depth discussions or academic writing; vocabulary ~6,000+. 

    Level 6 C2 Near-native proficiency; masters comprehension and expression of literary works and professional documents; delivers impromptu speeches or debates. 

     

    II. Detailed Competency Requirements by Level

     

    TOPIK I (Beginner): Levels 1 & 2

     

    Core Objective: Basic daily survival Korean skills.

     

    - Level 1:

    - Understands simple greetings and instructions (e.g., "Please open the door," "Where is it?").

    - Writes basic information (name, age, nationality) and describes daily activities with short sentences (e.g., "I go to school by bus every day").

    - Vocabulary: ~800 words (basic nouns, verbs, particles).

    - Level 2:

    - Grasps key information in daily conversations (e.g., weather, schedules) and handles simple social scenarios (e.g., ordering food, making inquiries).

    - Writes coherent short essays (e.g., self-introductions, diaries) and correctly uses basic tenses (past, future).

    - Vocabulary: ~1,500–2,000 words (expanded daily vocabulary, e.g., occupations, hobbies).

     

    TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced): Levels 3–6

     

    Core Objective: Korean language proficiency for academic, professional, or social contexts.

     

    - Level 3:

    - Understands main points of news bulletins and interviews, inferring implicit intentions (e.g., requests, suggestions).

    - Writes 150–200-word argumentative essays (e.g., "Advantages and Disadvantages of the Internet") and uses conjunctions (e.g., "first," "however").

    - Vocabulary: ~3,000–4,000 words (covers social, cultural, and educational topics).

    - Level 4:

    - Comprehends complex content in academic lectures and documentaries, summarizing ideas and engaging in critical thinking.

    - Writes structured essays (e.g., letters, reports) and uses advanced grammar (e.g., passive/causative voice, indirect speech).

    - Vocabulary: ~5,000–6,000 words (includes basic terminology in technology, economics, etc.).

    - Level 5:

    - Follows professional seminars or debates, analyzing speakers’ logic and positions.

    - Writes academic papers or literary critiques, proficient in specialized vocabulary (e.g., legal, medical terms) and complex sentence structures.

    - Vocabulary: ~6,000–8,000 words (mastery of abstract terms and idiomatic expressions).

    - Level 6:

    - Understands classical literature and philosophical works without difficulty; articulates complex ideas impromptu (e.g., social ethics).

    - Speaks fluently with native-like pronunciation and intonation, suitable for public speeches or business negotiations.

    - Vocabulary: 8,000+ words (includes slang, proverbs, and archaic terms).

     

    III. Exam Structure and Scoring

     

    TOPIK I (Beginner)

     

    - Test Duration: 90 minutes

    - Question Types:

    - Listening: 30 questions (30 minutes), including daily dialogues and instruction comprehension.

    - Reading: 40 questions (60 minutes), including short text completion and chart analysis.

    - Total Score: 200 points (100 for listening + 100 for reading)

    - Passing Criteria:

    - Level 1: 80 points or higher

    - Level 2: 140 points or higher

     

    TOPIK II (Intermediate/Advanced)

     

    - Test Duration: 180 minutes

    - Question Types:

    - Listening: 50 questions (60 minutes), including academic lectures, interviews, and debates.

    - Reading: 50 questions (70 minutes), including long text comprehension and logical reasoning.

    - Writing: 4 tasks (50 minutes), including sentence translation, argumentative essays, and chart analysis.

    - Total Score: 300 points (100 for listening + 100 for reading + 100 for writing)

    - Passing Criteria:

    - Level 3: 120 points or higher

    - Level 4: 150 points or higher

    - Level 5: 190 points or higher

    - Level 6: 230 points or higher

     

    IV. Application Scenarios for Scores

     

    1. Studying Abroad:

    - Undergraduate Admissions: Typically requires TOPIK 3–4 (e.g., Yonsei University, Korea University).

    - Graduate Admissions: Liberal arts programs often require 5–6, while STEM fields may accept 4+.

    2. Employment:

    - Korean Company Recruitment: Trade and translation roles usually require 4–5; technical positions may accept 3+.

    - South Korea Employment Visa (E-7): Some professions (e.g., teachers, engineers) require TOPIK 5 or higher.

    3. Immigration and Residency:

    - Permanent Residency (F-5): Requires passing TOPIK 4 and the Korean Lifestyle and Ethics Test.

     

    V. Preparation Tips

     

    1. Beginner (Levels 1–2):

    - Focus on basic grammar (e.g., sentence endings, particles) and high-frequency vocabulary (refer to TOPIK Beginner Vocabulary Red Book).

    - Listening Practice: Watch Korean drama dialogues or children’s shows (e.g., Pinkfong) and mimic pronunciation.

    2. Intermediate/Advanced (Levels 3–6):

    - Reading: Analyze articles from Korean news sites (e.g., Yonhap News, JoongAng Ilbo) to understand structure.

    - Writing: Study 100 TOPIK Essay Samples and practice chart descriptions and argumentative logic.

    - Listening: Dictate slow news from KBS World Radio to build professional terminology.


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Languages:Korean
Levels Instruction:初级、中级、高级
Teacher:zirong

https://www.arealme.com/korean-level/cn/

BKT(Business Korean Test)是专门针对中韩经贸场景设计的职业能力考试,主要评估考生在商务环境中运用韩语进行听、说、读、写、译的能力。根据最新信息,其等级划分及考试结构如下:

一、等级划分与能力要求

1.初级(초급)

- 能力水平:相当于TOPIK 1-2级,掌握基础商务词汇(约800-1,500词)和简单句型,能应对日常商务沟通(如自我介绍、基本业务咨询)。

- 考试内容:

- 笔试+听力:总分100分,60分及以上合格。

- 题型:选择题、填空题、简短商务邮件写作。

- 适用场景:一般企业基础岗位(如行政、客服)。

2.中级(중급)

- 能力水平:相当于TOPIK 3级,掌握专业商务词汇(约3,000词)和复杂句型,能处理服务行业的商务场景(如谈判、合同解读)。

- 考试内容:

- 笔试+听力模块:总分100分,60分及以上合格。

- 口语模块:总分100分,60分及以上合格。考试时间20分钟,包括情景对话、观点陈述等。

- 适用场景:服务行业(如旅游、贸易)的中级岗位。

3.高级(고급)

- 能力水平:部分资料提到高级相当于TOPIK 4级,需掌握专业领域词汇(如法律、金融),能处理复杂商务文件和跨文化沟通。

- 注意:目前主流资料(如新东方、沪江)仅明确初级和中级划分,高级的考试结构和认可度尚未统一,建议以官方最新信息为准。

二、考试结构与评分标准

- 初级:

- 考试时间:120分钟。

- 题型:听力(选择题)、阅读(商务文本理解)、写作(简短邮件)。

- 总分:100分,60分及以上合格。

- 中级:

- 笔试+听力模块:

- 考试时间:120分钟。

- 题型:听力(商务对话)、阅读(合同、报告)、写作(商务信函)。

- 总分:100分,60分及以上合格。

- 口语模块:

- 考试时间:20分钟。

- 题型:情景模拟(如客户接待)、观点讨论(如市场分析)。

- 总分:100分,60分及以上合格。

三、与TOPIK的对比

维度 BKT TOPIK

核心目标 商务场景的实际应用能力 通用语言能力(学术、日常)

等级对应 初级(TOPIK 1-2)、中级(TOPIK 3) 初级(1-2)、中高级(3-6)

考试结构 含口语模块(中级) 中高级含写作,无口语

认可度 中韩企业招聘参考 全球留学、移民主要依据

四、备考建议

1.初级:

- 掌握高频商务词汇(如订单、报价、物流),练习基础听力(商务电话录音)。

- 参考教材:《商务韩语初级教程》《BKT初级模拟题集》。

2.中级:

- 精读商务合同、行业报告,积累专业术语。

- 模拟口语考试:使用韩语进行角色扮演(如商务谈判、产品介绍)。

- 官方资源:下载历年真题(部分机构提供),熟悉题型和评分标准。

3.注意事项:

- 考试时间:每年5月下旬和12月上旬各一次。

- 报名方式:通过指定机构(如上海朗恩进修学校)或线上平台注册。

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KLAT

Languages:Korean
Levels Instruction:基础KLAT、KLAT II
Teacher:zirong

https://www.arealme.com/korean-level/cn/

一、等级划分与CEFR对应关系

KLAT(韩国语能力考试),前身为KLPT(韩国语能力水平考试),是由韩国语言能力评价院主办的标准化韩语水平考试,主要面向非母语者,侧重考察日常、学术和职场场景中的实际沟通能力。以下是基于2025年最新信息的等级分类、能力描述及考试结构:

1.基础KLAT(초급 KLAT)

- 定位:评估生存基础韩语能力。

- 等级:

- 初级1级:对应CEFR A1。

- 能理解简单问候和指令(如“请开门”“在哪里?”)。

- 能书写基本信息(姓名、年龄、国籍)及短句。

- 词汇量:约800词。

- 初级2级:对应CEFR A2。

- 能抓取日常对话中的关键信息(如天气、日程)。

- 能撰写连贯短文(如自我介绍、日记)。

- 词汇量:约1500–2000词。

- 考试结构:

- 时长:90分钟。

- 题型:

- 听力:25题(45分钟)。

- 阅读:25题(45分钟)。

- 总分:200分(听力100分 + 阅读100分)。

- 合格线:

- 初级1级:80分以上。

- 初级2级:140分以上。

2.KLAT II(中·高级 KLAT)

- 定位:评估学术、职场或高阶社交场景的韩语能力。

- 等级:

- 中级1级:对应CEFR B1。

- 能应对日常场景(如购物、问路)。

- 能书写短句并理解常见实用文本。

- 词汇量:约3000词。

- 中级2级:对应CEFR B2。

- 能进行基础职场或学术沟通。

- 能理解中级难度的文章和对话。

- 词汇量:约5000词。

- 高级1级:对应CEFR C1。

- 能流畅讨论社会话题并撰写结构化文章。

- 能把握新闻报道和学术讲座的主旨。

- 词汇量:约7000词。

- 高级2级:对应CEFR C2。

- 文学和职场场景下接近母语水平。

- 能即兴演讲或辩论。

- 词汇量:8000词以上。

- 考试结构:

- 时长:180分钟。

- 题型:

- 听力:40题(60分钟)。

- 阅读:40题(70分钟)。

- 写作:4项任务(50分钟)。

- 总分:500分(听力200分 + 阅读200分 + 写作100分)。

- 合格线:

- 中级1级:200分以上。

- 中级2级:250分以上。

- 高级1级:300分以上。

- 高级2级:350分以上。

二、与TOPIK的核心区别

1.侧重点:

- TOPIK:侧重学术和正式语言,被广泛用于大学录取和移民申请。

- KLAT:侧重实用沟通能力,尤其适用于韩企就业或公共机构招聘。

2.评分体系:

- KLAT中高级(1–4级)采用500分制,TOPIK(1–6级)采用300分制。

- KLAT高级2级(CEFR C2)大致相当于TOPIK 6级。

3.认可度:

- TOPIK全球通用,KLAT主要在韩国本土用于特定场景(如大学毕业要求)。

三、成绩适用场景

1.就业:

- 韩企贸易或翻译岗位通常要求中级2级–高级1级。

- 技术岗位可接受中级1级。

2.升学:

- 部分韩国大学(如延世大学)接受高级2级作为研究生入学的TOPIK替代成绩。

3.居留签证:

- 虽然移民更常用TOPIK,但部分签证(如E-7工作签证)可能认可KLAT成绩。

四、备考建议

1.基础KLAT(初级):

- 聚焦高频词汇和基础语法(如终结词尾、助词)。

- 通过韩剧对白或儿童节目(如《碰碰狐》)练习听力。

2.KLAT II(中·高级):

- 分析韩国新闻网站(如《联合通讯社》)的文章,提升阅读理解。

- 学习议论文结构,练习限时写作。

3.官方资源:

- 从KLAT官网下载历年真题(韩语版)。

- 参加模拟考试,熟悉机考模式。

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