🎧 TOPIK II Listening Mastery(Tips & Strategies to Score High) | TOPIK Intermediate Level
“Do you feel the conversations in TOPIK II Listening move too fast?” This post shares practical strategies for scoring higher and objective benchmarks to check your current level. TOPIK II 듣기 고득점을 위한 전략과 자신의 수준을 점검할 수 있는 평균 점수 지표를 함께 소개합니다.
🎯 Learning Goals
- Understand the structure and types of TOPIK II Listening
- Learn practical strategies to score higher
- Use average scores and benchmarks to assess your current level
📑 Table of Contents
📌 Exam Structure & Features
TOPIK II consists of Listening (60 min / 50 Q), Writing (50 min / 4 Q), and Reading (70 min / 50 Q), totaling 300 points. Session 1 covers Listening + Writing; Session 2 covers Reading.
TOPIK II는 듣기 60분(50문항), 쓰기 50분(4문항), 읽기 70분(50문항)으로 구성되며 총점은 300점입니다. 1교시는 듣기+쓰기, 2교시는 읽기로 진행됩니다.
📊 Average Scores & Level Benchmarks
Community-reported averages (recent sessions, 100-point scale per section): Listening ~57–60, Writing ~32–34, Reading ~52–56. Use as reference only to benchmark your practice results.
| Session | Listening | Writing | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent (reported) | ~57–60 | ~32–34 | ~52–56 |
급수 배점(공식 기준): 3급 120–149점, 4급 150–189점, 5급 190–229점, 6급 230–300점. 예) 듣기 60점을 달성했다면 종합 180대(4급권) 목표로 학습 계획을 세울 수 있습니다.
🎯 High-Scoring Strategies
- Scan questions first: Focus on key words (numbers, places, intent) before listening.
- Minimal note-taking: Write only keywords, numbers, transition words.
- Listen for signals: Words like “그래서 / but / finally” point to answers.
- Speed training: Practice at 1.25×; exam will feel slower.
- Don’t panic if missed: Skip and move on—mental focus matters.
🙋 Practice Dialogue
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| A: 이번 주말에 무슨 계획 있어요? | Ibeon jumare museun gyehoek isseoyo? | Do you have any plans this weekend? |
| B: 네, 친구랑 등산 가기로 했어요. | Ne, chingurang deungsan gagiro haesseoyo. | Yes, I’m going hiking with a friend. |
| A: 날씨가 좋을 것 같네요. | Nalssiga joheul geot gatneyo. | The weather should be nice. |
| B: 그래서 아침 일찍 출발하려고 해요. | Geuraeseo achim iljjik chulbalharyeogo haeyo. | So we’ll leave early in the morning. |
| A: 등산 후에는 뭐 할 거예요? | Deungsan hueneun mwo hal geoyeyo? | What will you do after hiking? |
📝 Quick Quiz
- What is the topic of the dialogue? a) Shopping b) Weekend plan c) Company meeting
- When will they depart? a) After lunch b) Early morning c) Late evening
Show Answers
1) b, 2) b👩🏫 Teacher’s Tips
Catch the core meaning: Instead of understanding every word, train to catch transition words, numbers, locations, intent—they lead directly to correct answers.
핵심 의미 포착하기: 모든 단어를 100% 듣기보다, 전환어·숫자·장소·의도를 잡는 것이 정답 선택에 더 중요합니다.
🌀 Did You Know?
The number of TOPIK applicants surpassed 420,000 in 2023, marking an 18% increase compared to the previous year, with Listening often cited as the most challenging section.
2023년 TOPIK 응시자는 421,000명 이상으로 전년 대비 18% 증가했으며, 많은 응시자가 듣기를 가장 어려운 영역으로 꼽았습니다.
✨ Final Thoughts
Strategies (scanning, signals, minimal notes) + practice (speed training) + benchmarks (average scores, levels) = the fastest path to higher TOPIK II Listening scores.
전략(질문 스캔·신호어·노트 최소화) + 연습(속도 적응) + 지표(평균 점수·급수 기준)가 결합될 때 TOPIK II 듣기 점수가 가장 빠르게 오릅니다.
👋 Take a Lesson with Me!
Practice real TOPIK listening questions with feedback.
실제 기출·모의고사로 듣기 훈련과 1:1 피드백을 받아보세요.
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📣 Next in the Series
(Next post): Street Food in Korea — A Practical Guide for Americans (must-try dishes, natural ordering phrases, price ranges, and neighborhood picks). Global version will also be available soon.
(다음 글): 미국인을 위한 한국 길거리 음식 가이드 — 꼭 맛봐야 할 대표 메뉴, 자연스러운 주문 표현, 가격대, 지역별 추천까지 정리합니다.
