TOPIK MASTER Reading book

At JAEM Korean, we understand the extreme challenges learners face when preparing for the TOPIK II exam, especially the reading section. Endless paragraphs, complex grammar, and tricky questions can feel overwhelming. That’s why we have created Master TOPIK Reading, a comprehensive book designed to help you tackle the exam with confidence and clarity. Here’s an inside look at what makes this book your ultimate preparation tool! 

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First, in order to help you with the answers and strategies, we have dedicated the first chapter to breaking down the reading section of the exam and what type of questions to await. You’ll learn about the different types of questions and their levels of difficulty through 11 real test examples. By familiarizing yourself with the exam format, you can walk in on test day free of surprises!

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TOPIK MASTER Reading book – test examples

Once you’re comfortable with the question types, it’s time to sharpen your comprehension skills. Our book introduces 3 essential strategies to help you maximize your scores:

  1. Identify the Main Topic
    Learn how to pinpoint the main idea quickly by recognizing “signal grammar” that highlights key ideas in the text.
  2. Predict Unknown Words and Upcoming Content
    Develop the ability to infer meaning from context and anticipate what comes next in a passage.
  3. Find the Right Information Efficiently
    Master techniques to locate crucial details without reading the entire passage, saving you time and energy during the exam.

Signal Grammar at our TOPIK MASTER Reading book

Did you know that there are “signal grammar” that indicate key ideas? Go ahead and find those in your passages! 

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TOPIK MASTER Reading book – signal grammars

Once you’ve learned how to identify the main idea, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice with guided tasks. Worried about making mistakes? Don’t be! Each exercise includes detailed Answer Keys. Solve this question below and leave a comment with the your answer!

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TOPIK MASTER Reading book – Answer keys

During the test, if you think that it is not necessary to read the whole passage to find the right answer, you might be right! Knowing the key sentence connecting expressions can save you both time and energy. Same applies to the vocabulary that’s new to you! Our book teaches you how to spot key sentences and connecting expressions quickly, even when encountering unfamiliar vocabulary. 

To help you further, we’ve included visual representations that illustrate the relationships between sentences and grammar patterns. This approach makes it easier to grasp how the passage flows and understand its meaning at a glance. You will learn 6 major sentence connectors (that by the way is also crucial in the TOPIK writing section! 🤫)

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TOPIK MASTER Reading book – connectors

Finally the last section of the book is dedicated to over 50 commonly used idiomatic expressions with explanations and examples. 

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TOPIK MASTER Reading book – Korean idioms

If you have been studying TOPIK for some time, you know 100% the key to sucess is a step-by-step systematic approach. With these skills, you’ll be able to navigate the reading section with ease.

Our goal was to fill the learning gap by creating a book that:

  • Mimics the structure and difficulty of the actual TOPIK II reading section
  • Offers comprehensive explanations for all practice questions
  • Equips you with top strategies to manage answers efficiently 

Don’t let the reading section hold you back from achieving your Korean Learning goals!  With the Master TOPIK Reading book, you’ll gain the tools and confidence needed to excel.

Order your copy today and take the first step toward exam success.


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