Complete Guide to the TOPIK - Speaking

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〈Complete Guide to the TOPIK - Speaking〉 is a preparation book for the recently implemented TOPIK speaking test. This book analyzes each question type in detail, presents practice questions and relevant vocabulary words by topic, and shows model answers by level so students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, can thoroughly prepare for the test. The model answers are clearly marked so students can practice reading and saying them naturally, and students can use QR codes to hear and read along with audio files recorded by professional voice actors to practice speaking fluently like a native speaker. In addition, three mock tests are included so students can perfectly prepare for the real exam. The 〈Complete Guide to the TOPIK〉 series presents detailed explanations of TOPIK questions along with English translations so foreign learners can properly understand the types of questions that appear on the TOPIK and how to prepare for them. As such, students can become completely familiar with how it feels to take the real exam.

* A step-by-step guide to preparing for the TOPIK test, from analyzing question types to practice exams!
“Complete Guide to the TOPIK - Speaking” thoroughly analyzes all six of the question types that appear on the test, presents topics that are likely to appear, and suggests strategies for achieving a high score. Step-by-step writing methods help students write their own answer frameworks that are suitable for each practice question and subject. Using three mock tests, students can practice speaking as if they are taking the actual test, check the correct answers with lecture note-style explanations, and carefully analyze the structure of each answer.

* Includes answers for all levels so students from beginner to advanced levels can achieve a high score on the TOPIK speaking test!
Model answers for each question type and topic are presented for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels so that students of all levels can prepare for the exam using one book. Vocabulary words and expressions are included at the end of each question so students can use appropriate vocabulary and expressions for each subject and increase their application in practice.

* Master natural Korean intonation by listening to audio files recorded by professional voice actors!
All model answers are recorded in Korean, so students can learn accurate Korean pronunciation and intonation by listening to professional voice actors. In addition, since the book indicates how to appropriately read each sentence, it is possible for students to easily read along with the audio source and speak Korean more fluently through repeated practice.   

Contents

서문 Preface ----------------------------------------------------------04
이 책의 구성 및 활용 How to use this book --------------------06
목차 Contents --------------------------------------------------------10
TOPIK Speaking 시험 안내 TOPIK Speaking test introduction ---------12

Part 1 유형 분석 및 전략 Analysis and strategies of question ---------17
문항 1 질문에 대답하기 Listening to and answering a simple question ---------18
문항 2 그림 보고 역할 수행하기 Asking and answering in a familiar social situation ---------22
문항 3 그림 보고 이야기하기 Seeing a series of scenes and creating a story ---------27
문항 4 대화 완성하기 Listening to a dialogue and answering the question ---------31
문항 5 자료 해석하기 Explaining the material and providing a critical analysis ---------35
문항 6 의견 제시하기 Expressing opinion on the given topic ---------40

Part 2 유형별 연습 Preparation by type ---------------------------------45
문항 1 질문에 대답하기 Listening to and answering a simple question ---------46
문항 2 그림 보고 역할 수행하기 Asking and answering in a familiar social situation ---------71
문항 3 그림 보고 이야기하기 Seeing a series of scenes and creating a story ---------108
문항 4 대화 완성하기 Listening to a dialogue and answering the question ---------143
문항 5 자료 해석하기 Explaining the material and providing a critical analysis ---------178
문항 6 의견 제시하기 Expressing opinion on the given topic ---------205

Part 3 실전 대비 모의고사 Mock test for preperation -----------------243
모의고사 1회 Mock test 1 ---------------------------------------------244
모의고사 2회 Mock test 2 ---------------------------------------------250
모의고사 3회 Mock test 3 ---------------------------------------------256

부 록 Appendix ----------------------------------------------------------263
정답 및 해설 Answers & Explanation ----------------------------------264
색인 Index ----------------------------------------------------------278