Today we'll be looking at the usage of " V~ㄴ/은 지 시간 됐다 " Korean grammar point with some example sentences. Usage : V~ㄴ/은 지 시간 됐다 is used to convey that 'how much time has passed since the event has occurred' or "how long has been 'since' I did something". Example: 저는 결혼을 한지 2년 됐어요. It’s been 2 years since I got married. Conjugation rule : The basic conjugation rules are : When the stem ends with a vowel add ~ㄴ지  When the stem ends with a consonant add ~은지 For Example: 하다- 한지 먹다- 먹은 지 Let's see some example sentences : 학교 졸업한 지 한 달 되었어요. It’s been one month since I gr ..read more

Today we'll be looking at the usage of "Adjective/Verb+더라고요" Korean grammar point with some examples. Conjugation rule : This grammar pattern can be used with verbs or adjectives. 더라고요 is attached with Adjective/Verb irrespective of whether they are ending with a patchim or vowel.  Usage : This grammar pattern is used to recall something from past that the speaker noticed/realised/experienced first hand. It can be translated as I felt/experienced/noticed/realised that ..... Let's take an example: 주말에 부산에 갔는데 날씨가 좋더라고요. I went to Busan on weekend and I realized/felt that the weathe ..read more

  <Eligibility 지원자격 요건> Nationality 국적 Q. Should I submit my parents’ passport copy? A. It is necessary to submit an official document (i.e., applicant’s birth certificate or family register) that proves you and your parents’ relationship. If the document does not include you and your parents’ citizenship information, then you should submit additional documents (i.e., passport copy or other government issued document that indicates citizenship information) for proof of citizenship. Please note that a birth place or ethnic group information on a birth certificate or current residency ..read more

2nd Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) IBT application details (Republic of Korea) ■ Exam outline    – Important Note: TOPIK IBT has the same exam pattern and same grading system as the existing paper based TOPIK test.   – Test method: Go to the designated test site on the test day and take the test using computer devices prepared at the test site. ■ Test date: March 23, 2024 (Sat) ■ Exam timetable  Test Entry in the Exam Room Start End Check-in start time Check-in completion time TOPIK I IBT 08:00 Until 8:20 9:00 10:25 TOPI ..read more

This is a large list of the most common Korean proverbs which is useful for the TOPIK test as well in general for Korean language learners who want to improve their Korean language skills. A bad workman always blames his tools.   (서투른 목수 연장 탓한다.) ⇒ An ill workman always quarrels with his tools. ⇒ A bad workman finds fault with his tools. ⇒ A bad shearer never had a good sickle.  (서툴게 깎는 사람은 결코 좋은 낫을 갖지 못한다.) ⇒ A bad workman (always) blames his tools. ⇒ A bad workman quarrels with his tools. A barking dog never bites.  (짖는 개는 절대 물지 않는다, 빈 수레가 요란하다.) A big fish in a littl ..read more

TOPIK IBT is the new Internet-based TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) that started in 2023 in Korea. Slowly this test format will be implemented all over the world and it will replaced the traditional paper-based TOPIK test. You can check all the details of IBT TOPIK ON THIS POST.  Here on this page, we are sharing some sample questions of TOPIK IBT like they will appear on the test screen. We hope this will help you prepare yourself better for this new TOPIK format. REGISTER FOR THE NEXT TOPIK IBT The post TOPIK IBT – Sample Questions first appeared on TOPIK GUIDE - The Co ..read more

❍ What is TOPIK IBT?   ❍ A Korean Language Proficiency Test administered by the South Korean government   ❍ A standardized test that measures the Korean language skills of nonnative Korean speakers   ❍ A convenient and better accessible Internet-based test for global Kore an learners   ❍ An official language test that has the same validity and grading syste m as the TOPIK Paper-based test     * TOPIK IBT (Test Of Proficiency In Korean Internet-Based Test) Guidelines Who can take the TOPIK IBT?   ❍ Anyone can take the TOPIK IBT  ❍ Anyone who can provide I ..read more

What is TOPIK IBT? TOPIK IBT stands for Test of Proficiency in Korean (Internet-based Test). It's same test as normal TOPIK, the only difference is that IBT is taken through a computer or tablet device while the usual TOPIK is a paper-based test. The validity of both tests is the same. When will the first TOPIK IBT be conducted? The first TOPIK IBT exam will be held on November 18, 2023 (Saturday) in Korea. Exam Schedule 시험 구분 (Test Type) 입실완료시간 (Entering Exam Hall) 시험 시작 (Test Start Time) 시험 종료 (Test End Time) TOPIK I IBT 09:30 10:00 11:25 TOPIK II IBT 13:00 13:30 ..read more

GKS Scholarship for 2023 has been announced and you must be having a million questions about eligibility, grade conversion, documents, apostille process and so on. The process of GKS application is complicated and having confusion and doubts is totally understandable. But you should also remember that you can't blindly rely on any information given by some random stranger on the internet. You should clarify all your doubts and verify every information with the authentic and official sources. Below we have given a list of Korean embassy contacts in all the countries who are responsible for ans ..read more

GKS Scholarship for 2023 has been announced and you must be having a million questions about eligibility, grade conversion, documents, apostille process and so on. The process of GKS application is complicated and having confusion and doubts is totally understandable. But you should also remember that you can't blindly rely on any information given by some random stranger on the internet. You should clarify all your doubts and verify every information with the authentic and official sources. Below we have given the contact details of the official GKS in-charge in all the available Korean univ ..read more