Korean A1 (Basic) Test

The Korean Basic A1 Test evaluates a candidate's foundational knowledge of the Korean language. Using MCQ questions, it assesses understanding of basic vocabulary, common phrases, essential grammar rules, and the ability to engage in simple conversations. This test is ideal for beginners aiming to demonstrate their basic Korean language proficiency.

Covered skills:

Basic Vocabulary
Common Phrases
Numbers and Counting
Introduction and Greetings
Basic Grammar Rules
Telling Time and Date
Simple Sentence Construction
Weather and Seasons
Food and Dining
Shopping and Money
Directions and Locations
Family and Relationships

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About the Korean A1 (Basic) Assessment Test

The Korean A1 (Basic) Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Comprehend and use basic Korean vocabulary effectively
Formulate and understand common phrases used in daily conversations
Accurately count numbers and perform basic arithmetic in Korean
Introduce oneself and greet others appropriately in various contexts
Apply basic grammar rules in constructing simple sentences
Tell time and date accurately using Korean expressions
Construct simple and coherent sentences
Discuss weather and seasons using basic vocabulary and phrases
Identify and name common food items and describe dining experiences
Engage in shopping conversations and handle money-related transactions
Follow and give directions and locate places effectively
Discuss family members and relationships using appropriate terms

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Why you should use Pre-employment Korean A1 (Basic) Test?

The Korean Basic A1 Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Recognizing and using basic Korean vocabulary
Understanding and applying common Korean phrases
Counting and using numbers in Korean
Formulating basic introductions and greetings
Applying fundamental Korean grammar rules
Expressing time and date in Korean
Constructing simple sentences in Korean
Describing weather and seasons in Korean
Using food-related vocabulary and dining expressions
Employing shopping and money-related terms

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Korean A1 (Basic) Test?

Basic Vocabulary: This skill encompasses the foundational words and phrases necessary for everyday communication in Korean. It forms the building block for language acquisition, enabling learners to understand and convey basic concepts.

Common Phrases: Mastering common phrases helps learners quickly adapt to real-life conversations. These phrases are frequently used in daily interactions and are essential for basic communication.

Numbers and Counting: Numerical literacy is vital for various daily activities such as shopping, telling time, and discussing age. This skill ensures that learners can effectively use and understand numbers in practical contexts.

Introduction and Greetings: Understanding how to introduce oneself and greet others is fundamental to initiating social interactions. This skill is crucial for establishing rapport and basic conversation etiquette in Korean.

Basic Grammar Rules: Grammar rules form the structural backbone of a language. Proficiency in basic grammar is necessary for constructing accurate and coherent sentences.

Telling Time and Date: This skill enables learners to discuss schedules, appointments, and events. It is essential for effective time management and planning in a Korean-speaking environment.

Simple Sentence Construction: Constructing simple sentences is a core skill for effective communication. It combines vocabulary and grammar to form meaningful statements and questions.

Weather and Seasons: Discussing weather and seasons is a common conversational topic. This skill allows learners to engage in daily conversations about the environment and seasonal activities.

Food and Dining: Food-related vocabulary and expressions are crucial for dining out and discussing dietary preferences. This skill enhances the ability to navigate menus and order food.

Shopping and Money: Proficiency in shopping terminology and monetary transactions is key for financial interactions. It aids in everyday activities such as purchasing goods and handling money.

Directions and Locations: Understanding directions and locations is essential for navigation and travel. This skill helps learners ask for and give directions effectively.

Family and Relationships: Discussing family and relationships is important for personal conversations and understanding social structures. This skill enriches the learner's ability to talk about personal aspects and relationships.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Korean Basic A1 Test to be based on.

Basic Vocabulary

Common Phrases

Numbers

Counting

Greetings

Self-Introduction

Simple Grammar

Korean Date

Korean Time

Sentence Structure

Weather Vocabulary

Season Names

Food Names

Dining Phrases

Restaurant Vocabulary

Shopping Phrases

Money Terms

Directions

Location Phrases

Family Terms

Relationship Terms

Pronouns

Basic Verbs

Present Tense

Past Tense

Future Tense

Particles

Honorifics

Adjectives

Question Words

Basic Conjunctions

Commands

Requests

Apologies

Thank You Phrases

Common Idioms

Transportation Vocabulary

Health Terms

Colors

Days of the Week

Months

Weather Conditions

Seasons

Cultural Expressions

Basic Adverbs

Nouns

Negative Sentences

Simple Requests

Shopping Phrases

Bargaining Terms

What roles can I use the Korean A1 (Basic) Test for?

Language Students
Tour Guides
Customer Service Representative
International Relations Specialist
Flight Attendant
Travel Coordinator
Translator
Cultural Consultant
Import-Export Specialist
Content Localizer

How is the Korean A1 (Basic) Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Giving and understanding basic directions in Korean
Describing family relationships in Korean
Conjugating Korean verbs in present tense
Using basic Korean particles correctly
Forming simple questions in Korean
Recognizing and writing Korean alphabet (Hangul)
Distinguishing formal and informal speech levels
Using basic Korean adjectives and adverbs
Expressing likes and dislikes in Korean
Employing basic honorific forms in Korean

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Have questions about the Korean A1 (Basic) Hiring Test?

What is the Korean Basic A1 Test?

The Korean Basic A1 Test assesses fundamental skills in the Korean language. It's designed for recruiters to evaluate candidates' proficiency in basic Korean, covering skills like Hangul alphabet, basic greetings, and simple sentences.

Can I combine the Korean Basic A1 Test with another test?

Yes, you can request a custom test with multiple skills. For instance, consider integrating it with the Korean Upper Intermediate B2 Test to evaluate more advanced language proficiency.

What topics are evaluated in the Korean Basic A1 Test?

The test covers:

Hangul alphabet
Basic greetings
Numbers and counting
Introductions
Simple sentences
Question words
Basic vocabulary
Common phrases
Pronunciation
Basic grammar rules

How to use the Korean Basic A1 Test in my hiring process?

We recommend using this test as a pre-screening tool early in your recruitment process. Include the test link in your job post or invite candidates via email. Adaface helps identify skilled candidates faster.

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Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

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Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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