My Korean test (TOPIK 한국어 능력 시험 18회) is 2 1/2 hrs away. I’m testing for the 중급 which I tested for last year but failed miserably.
The test is three and half hours from 2pm to five thirty. Last year I took both 초급 in the morning and 중급 in the afternoon. . . and a whole day of testing was very tiring. Three hours and a half doesn’t sound that bad compared to then.
I haven’t studied much directly for the test, wanting it more to function as an evaluation of where I’ve come then something to worry about. This last week I went over old tests, but most of the last month and half I have focused on conversation (and this last month on reading). I’m a bit curious how much it has carried over into the things that will be tested — reading, listening, grammar, and vocabulary.
Writing was my lowest score last year. I’ve practiced extensively with Lang-8, so I’m curious if there will be any difference there as well.
Well, I better take a shower. . . and head over there. 화이팅!
Carl
Apr 18, 2010 @ 14:22:12
Good luck. I’ve been reading your posts for sometime and I’m always inspired when I see another foreigner learning Korean. Especially when you have such a grasp on the language.
Anno
Apr 19, 2010 @ 00:14:13
Thank you! I’m happy I’m an inspiration. . . but I don’t think I have such a good grasp on the language . . . not yet. Hopefully I will eventually!
thegeelonghellswan
Apr 20, 2010 @ 07:30:35
Good luck, 화이팅!
Amanda
Apr 21, 2010 @ 07:13:08
I hope it went well. ^^
Nick
May 01, 2010 @ 22:00:33
I am found some interesting stuff here and inspiration. I have added you to my blog-roll and will call back to see what stuff I can use in my learning Korean. Thanks
Anno
Jun 03, 2010 @ 14:55:41
Thanks you guys! I didn’t do as well as I hoped. . . only passing the 3rd level. Onward ho!