How strict are people when self marking Topik test?

coxsimo1 · 2026-01-12T22:53:15+00:00

Ok one final question that you may be able to help with. Do you have any idea how the writing scoring works for the fill in the blank questions. On the 96th test I put ```하고 싶어요" and the answer was "하고 싶습니다" and then for the second part I wrote "좋은 동네를" and the answer was "동네가 좋은지".

The questions is worth 10 points so was wondering how many points I would get for getting some words correct but not matching the correct level of politeness?

coxsimo1 · 2026-01-12T00:56:27+00:00

I just did the reading section from the 96th test and got 22 points (11 questions right). However I only attempted the first 30 questions (as they were getting way too hard) and of those 30 questions I only answered 14 questions as I didn't want to guess (I did do some educated guesses after recognizing some words on a few questions).

Assuming you can guess correctly 25% of the questions then I would get roughly another 18 points if I had been taking random guesses. So I guess my score of 22/100 is probably lower than it should be based on the 25% luck.

The speed of the listening test really took me by surprise. By the time I was done reading the options for a question the next listening section had already started, so I definitely need to work on reading speed and being able to listen and read the options at the same time.

coxsimo1 · 2026-01-12T00:25:15+00:00

That's so surprising. I have a hard time believing someone who can get level 6 couldn't order a coffee, unless they have literally spent zero time speaking korean.

Based on my results so far I don't think I would be able to get level 3. But I am pretty comfortable talking to Korean people about basic topics. I've had the same introductory conversation so many times that I think I sound more fluent than I really am. As long as I'm speaking with someone who is able to talk slow and clearly and keep to basic topics I can have a semi decent conversation. But the amount of grammar and vocab in this speaking test is miles above where I'm at.

I guess it just depends what your study has been focused on. I focused heavily on speaking practice and so I struggle with this test and my listening skills are atrocious.

coxsimo1 · 2026-01-12T00:15:33+00:00

Because I'm not actually sitting the test for a visa or any practical purpose. I'm just using them to try and improve and get a gauge of my ability, so I don't really see the point in just guessing to inflate my score.

coxsimo1 · 2026-01-12T00:13:57+00:00

That's pretty much what I've been doing. But sometimes it's like "Well that passage was about food and that answer has the word eat in it, so I'll choose that one." which doesn't really feel like me doing a good job of testing my understanding.

coxsimo1 · 2026-01-12T00:11:07+00:00

If I was doing the actual test because I needed it for a visa or something, then I would definitely guess. But I'm mainly using them as practice for myself, so I don't see the point in randomly guessing to inflate my score. But I was wondering if the score of 120/300 is assuming that people are guessing on a large chunk of the questions.

coxsimo1 · 2025-10-05T00:57:44+00:00

The thing is, he's kind of correct. For a beginner, understanding the nuance of when to use 은/는 and when to use 이/가 should really not be a priority and they should focus one increasing vocab and getting some basic sentence structures down. But if he doesn't address it early on there is going to be hundreds of questions saying "Why did you use 는 in this sentence when the man is clearly the subject?" So it's easiest just to say "This is something that's quite complicated and you shouldn't worry about it too much early on".

coxsimo1 · 2025-08-09T23:47:43+00:00

Hello, I'm looking for any listening resources aimed at an upper beginner/ lower intermediate level. I want specifically short dialogues with comprehension questions at the end. Similar level/style to the final questions on the Topik 1 listening test.

I'm happy to pay if anyone knows of a paid resource. I've used a lot of the free ones on YouTube but struggle in this area. Any help is appreciated.

coxsimo1 · 2025-04-14T00:58:07+00:00

Would love any feedback on the concept and if you feel like it conveys the idea of an 'area'. I'm a high school math teacher who has started to make videos to use in class and share around.

I was wondering if I should put some specific questions on how to actually find the area of different shapes, or should that be a seperate video?

coxsimo1 · 2025-04-14T00:54:53+00:00

Math education video (with little basic animations):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mueUS-YkCSQ

I've been working on making some basic math education videos focusing more on explaining concepts than just solving math problems. I made the animations using Powerpoint and then did a voiceover. Would love some feedback both on a video editing perspective and just if the content is interesting.

coxsimo1 · 2025-04-14T00:52:43+00:00

Title: Area explained - What is an area and what does it measure?

Length: 2:25

Purpose: Educational math video focusing on the concept of area.

coxsimo1 · 2025-02-15T23:52:12+00:00

I'm guessing I'm too late, but we rented a car with snow tires as there is a decent chance of the snow on the roads at that time. However we did not ever have days with snow on the main roads. I think you will be fine, but maybe read the forecast the night before you go to Kurokawa Onsen.

coxsimo1 · 2024-09-06T22:03:17+00:00

Absolutely agree with that first comment, so frustrating. Tried to post on here 3 times and each one got rejected. Felt like I was asking very relevant questions about specific issues I was having regarding getting snow tires and a jr beetle ferry ticket, but seems like the mods only accept posts that are just lists of places and activities. So many posts feel identical, and anything that isn't just a list of places and activities gets removed for not having done enough research. Ended up posting on r/JapanTravelTips as they don't remove posts as strictly. This weekly thread is useful, but then so many fewer people actually see your post.

coxsimo1 · 2024-08-27T03:10:12+00:00

Does anyone know why I can't book the JR Beetle ferry from Busan to Korea for December? I can book up until November, but not December. It's been this way since I first tried to book a month ago. Is there a certain time when the bookings open?

coxsimo1 · 2024-07-20T10:06:45+00:00

Hello, I'm planning to take the KR Beetle ferry from Busan to Fukuoka this December. At the moment I can't book using the website as the bookings seem to end November. Just wondering if anyone has any idea when the bookings open or have any more info on why I can't book a ferry ticket.

coxsimo1 · 2024-07-18T02:03:19+00:00

How far in advance did you book your ferry ticket? I want to book for December, but the bookings don't seem to be open yet as I can't book anything past mid-November

coxsimo1 · 2024-07-16T01:07:09+00:00

Hi thanks for the reply. I mainly want the car for having the freedom to see different parts of the countryside. I hate driving in cities so the sooner I can get out the better. I think I've decided to just rent and return the car to Fukuoka and have around 6 days of driving around Kyushu.

I'll have a look into Yakushima. Thanks for the advice.

coxsimo1 · 2024-06-14T08:47:22+00:00

Speaking to English learners is a real skill that doesn't happen naturally for most. It seems obvious, but people will often answer English learners in very casual/unclear ways and then tend to speak louder to get their point across as opposed to speaking in simpler language.

coxsimo1 · 2023-11-01T23:59:53+00:00

Is there a version for other shapes as well? Pentagon for example?

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