This book was designed to solve the two biggest concerns for students preparing for the Intermediate-Advanced level of the Test of Korean Proficiency (TOPIK) exam: “When studying vocabulary, where should I start and how far should I go?” and “How can I make sure not to forget vocabulary and be able to use it in the appropriate situation?”
In order to allow for effective study in a short amount of time, we’ve selected and included 1,400 essential vocabulary words at the Intermediate-Advanced level according to their importance and frequency of appearance on the exam. After analyzing all questions that have been released since the TOPIK exam was revised in 2014, we collected vocabulary published in the National Institute for International Education’s “Public Index of TOPIK Vocabulary” and in textbooks from major domestic universities and institutes, so that learners can study some 30 vocabulary words on a certain topic each day.
Additionally, before learners study the full meaning, they pass through the “Warm-up” stage, in which they see sentences that include the vocabulary words and infer their meaning. In the full “Learning” stage, learners can study vocabulary more precisely through the various situations and example sentences presented alongside the main words, and “Exam Tips” and “Background Knowledge” sections under the main words help with deeper, more solid memorization. In the “Checking” stage, you can periodically check what you’ve learned, with “Let’s Check” sections after each day’s learning, review sections approximately every 10 days, and 2 mini mock exams included at the end of the book. What’s more, in addition to sound files of the vocabulary and example sentences read by professional voice actors, PDFs of English translations are also provided through QR codes, supporting easy study in a variety of ways.

● Learn 1,400 essential vocabulary words that frequently appear on TOPIK II in 30 words per day, organized by topic!
After analyzing all previous questions released since the TOPIK exam was revised in 2014 and collecting all vocabulary published in the National Institute for International Education’s “Public Index of TOPIK Vocabulary” and in textbooks from major domestic universities and institutes, the book has been designed so that 1,400 essential vocabulary words can be learned 30 per day according to topic.

● Solid memorization through a “Warm-up – Learning – Checking” 3-stage structure, Review Days and Mini Mock Exams!
Before each day’s learning, look at sentences that contain the vocabulary words to be studied and infer their meaning in context (Warm-up Stage), then absorb the content to be learned with abundant example sentences provided alongside the main words (Learning Stage), and finally, check up on what you learned that day by solving simple questions (Checking Stage), and through Review Days every 10 days and 2 Mini Mock Exams at the end of the book to review the content you’ve studied via various question types.

● Boost understanding and strengthen your memory through ample related vocabulary and background knowledge.
“Exam TIPS,” for confusing words or similar expressions, and “Background Knowledge,” for historical facts and culture, provide additional information to answer questions that arise while studying and help to deepen understanding.

● Even in-depth study is easy with English translations and recordings of professional voice actors provided via QR codes!
Via the QR code provided on the first page for each day, you can check the English translations of the sentences in the “Warm-up Stage,” “Exam Tips,” and “Background Knowledge” sections, which are provided only in Korean in the textbook itself. Additionally, by listening to sound files of the main words and example sentences recorded by professional voice actors with precise pronunciation and vivid voices, you can improve your listening skills and practice reading along.