Official qualifications
TOPIK preparation, taught by native Korean teachers.
A clear target and a route to it: preparation for TOPIK, with practice papers, timed sections and feedback on what carries the marks.
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Small groups of max. 8
Never more than eight students, so you speak in every lesson and your teacher hears every answer.
Official testing for MCCY & MFA officers
Lingo is an official test for MCCY and MFA officers. We take pride in the quality of our courses and assessments, and that expertise goes into every programme we deliver.


The programme
TOPIK preparation
Group or private · TOPIK
Preparation for TOPIK, taught in Korean by teachers who know the paper, the marking and the timing. Lessons combine language building with realistic practice: timed sections, feedback on the answers that carry the most marks, and the vocabulary the exam actually tests. Take it in a small group or one-to-one.
What’s included
- A level assessment before you start
- Practice papers and timed sections for TOPIK
- Feedback on the skills that carry the most marks
- TOPIK-focused vocabulary and strategy
- Group or private preparation
Levels
A1
Beginner
Introduce yourself, order, ask simple questions and understand familiar words.
A2
Elementary
Handle everyday situations, short conversations and simple written messages.
B1
Intermediate
Discuss work, travel and opinion with growing confidence and fluency.
B2
Upper intermediate
Follow complex discussion, argue a point and write clearly on most topics.
C1
Advanced
Use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional life.
Other Korean classes
Onsite class
Small groups at United House, or the same class live online.
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Live over video, from wherever you are.
Read moreKorean beginner class
Start from zero, with the words you will use first.
Read moreKorean class for kids
Small groups for younger learners, after school and at weekends.
Read moreKorean private lessons
One-to-one, on a schedule that fits your week.
Read moreStart with a hello
Find your starting point.
Take a language placement assessment: we check your current level and recommend the programme and path that will move you fastest.
