TOPIK I Beginner Study Plan: First-Week Practice Routine
A practical first-week plan for beginner Korean learners who want to understand TOPIK I and build a steady practice habit.
Start with a clear, small routine
TOPIK I is the beginner test for Level 1 and Level 2. A new learner does not need a complicated plan at the start. A useful first step is to learn the exam shape, repeat core beginner patterns, and practice short questions every day.
This first-week routine is not a promise of a score. It helps you plan what to review, what to practice, and when to use short quizzes during the first few study sessions.
What TOPIK I officially tests
The NIIED TOPIK overview lists TOPIK I as a beginner test focused on listening and reading. Always confirm current exam details with NIIED before registering.
- TOPIK I PBT has Listening and Reading sections.
- The listed PBT structure has 30 listening items and 40 reading items.
- The listed PBT time limit is 100 minutes with a total score of 200.
- The NIIED overview lists Level 1 as 80-139 and Level 2 as 140-200 for TOPIK I PBT.
7-day beginner routine
Each day has one focus. Keep the session short enough to finish, then use a quiz or speaking prompt to check whether you can use the pattern in a sentence.
Day 1
Hangeul sounds and basic greetings
- Review Korean vowels and consonants aloud.
- Practice short greetings such as hello, thank you, and excuse me.
- Read 10 short syllable blocks slowly instead of guessing from romanization.
You can read simple syllables and say a few survival phrases without looking at romanization.
Day 2
Topic and subject markers: 은/는 and 이/가
- Make five short sentences with 저는, 이것은, and 여기는.
- Compare 은/는 for topic and 이/가 for the subject in very simple sentences.
- Do a short sentence-building quiz and check which marker felt confusing.
You can explain who or what a sentence is about in a basic Korean sentence.
Day 3
이에요/예요 and 있어요/없어요
- Practice naming people and objects with 이에요/예요.
- Describe possession or existence with 있어요 and 없어요.
- Create short examples about your room, bag, school, or workplace.
You can say what something is and whether something exists in a familiar place.
Day 4
Places, time, numbers, and dates
- Review common place words such as school, house, market, and station.
- Practice native and Sino-Korean numbers in small sets.
- Make three simple sentences about where and when you do something.
You can understand the basic meaning of a short sentence that includes time or place.
Day 5
Common beginner verbs and adjectives
- Review high-frequency verbs such as go, come, eat, study, and meet.
- Pair each verb with one noun so the word is learned inside a sentence.
- Add simple adjectives such as big, small, good, busy, and delicious.
You can build short daily-life sentences instead of memorizing isolated words only.
Day 6
Short reading practice
- Read one short paragraph slowly and mark names, places, times, and actions.
- Answer the easy information question first before trying harder inference questions.
- Review missed vocabulary and write one new sentence with each important word.
You can find the main person, place, time, and action in a beginner reading passage.
Day 7
Review like a mini test
- Do a short mixed quiz without checking notes during the attempt.
- Review missed questions by grammar point, not only by correct answer.
- Choose one weak point for the next week instead of trying to fix everything at once.
You know which beginner pattern needs more practice next.
How to use TOPIK Practice Test with this plan
Use the site as a small daily practice tool after reviewing each day’s focus. The quiz is for practice and feedback, not an official score or certificate.
- Start with a short daily quiz when you want sentence-building practice.
- Use the speaking quiz to say beginner sentences aloud and notice hesitation.
- Sign in only if you want synced review, history, or saved reports.
- Treat optional AI reports as study feedback, not as official TOPIK results.
Common questions
Can I pass TOPIK I after only 7 days?
This page is a first-week routine, not a score guarantee. Passing depends on your current Korean level, study time, listening ability, and reading speed.
Should I memorize grammar or take quizzes first?
Do both in small steps. Review one pattern, make your own sentence, then use a short quiz to check whether the pattern is clear.
Is TOPIK Practice Test run by NIIED?
No. TOPIK Practice Test is an independent practice site. It does not issue official scores, certificates, or exam results.
Official sources
Exam sections, item counts, time limits, and score ranges can change. Use this routine as a study guide and confirm current exam details with NIIED before registration.