TOPIK Level 5 Study Plan for Beginners (June 2025 - February 2026)
Goal: Reach TOPIK Level 5 by February 2026 (starting from beginner level)
June - August 2025: Foundation (TOPIK 1-2)
- Learn Hangul, basic grammar, and ~1000 words
- Practice listening daily (easy dialogues, K-dramas)
- Read short stories or children's books
- Resources: TTMIK Lvl 1-3, HTSK Units 0-2, TOPIK 1 past papers
September - November 2025: Intermediate (TOPIK 3-4)
- Learn intermediate grammar, build to ~2500 words
- Start writing short essays
- Solve partial TOPIK II mock tests
- Resources: TTMIK Lvl 4-6, HTSK Units 3-5, Grammar in Use Intermediate
December 2025 - January 2026: Advanced (TOPIK 5)
- Learn advanced grammar and academic vocabulary
- Write longer essays, take full-length mock tests weekly
- Resources: Grammar in Use Advanced, TOPIK Writing Books
February 2026: Final Review
- Take 2 timed mock exams
- Light review and rest
- Focus on confidence, not cramming
Weekly Study Schedule
Monday: Grammar + Vocab (1.5 hrs)
Tuesday: Listening + Reading (1.5 hrs)
Wednesday: Grammar + Short Writing (1.5 hrs)
Thursday: Vocabulary Review + Video (1 hr)
Friday: Reading + Speaking (1.5 hrs)
Saturday: Mock Test or Essay Writing (2 hrs)
Sunday: Free Review / Korean Content (1 hr)