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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 Basic A1 Test is designed to assist recruiters and hiring managers in pinpointing candidates with a solid grasp of basic Korean language skills. This test streamlines the hiring process by helping to objectively assess a candidate's abilities, reducing the burden of interviewing numerous individuals and saving time by filtering those who may not meet the necessary skill level.

This test is designed to evaluate a candidate's capabilities across a spectrum of basic Korean language competencies. It assesses their grasp of basic vocabulary, familiar phrases, numbers, counting, and introductory greetings. The test also probes their understanding of basic grammar rules, telling time and date, simple sentence construction, weather, seasons, food, dining, shopping, money, directions, locations, family and relationships. This evaluation helps in gauging their readiness to communicate in everyday scenarios.

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🧐 Question

Hard

Complex Question Structure
Korean sentence structure
question words
comprehension
Solve
λ‹€μŒ λ¬Έμž₯을 κ³ λ €ν•˜μ—¬ μ§ˆλ¬Έμ— λ‹΅ν•˜μ‹­μ‹œμ˜€:

김민쀀은 ν•œκ΅­ κ°€μš”μ œμ—μ„œ 곡연을 마치고 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€μ—κ²Œ μ›”μš”μΌ μ˜€ν›„ μ—¬λŸ μ‹œμ— ν•œκ°• 곡원 μž…κ΅¬μ—μ„œ 기념사진을 찍자고 ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.

이 λ¬Έμž₯을 λ°”νƒ•μœΌλ‘œ λ‹€μŒ μ§ˆλ¬Έμ— μ μ ˆν•œ ν•œκ΅­μ–΄λ‘œ λŒ€λ‹΅ν•˜μ‹­μ‹œμ˜€: '김민쀀은 λˆ„κ΅¬μ™€ μ–΄λ””μ—μ„œ μ–Έμ œ 기념사진을 찍자고 μ œμ•ˆν–ˆλ‚˜μš”?'
A: 김민쀀은 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€κ³Ό μ›”μš”μΌ μ˜€ν›„ μ—¬λŸ μ‹œμ— ν•œκ°• 곡원 μž…κ΅¬μ—μ„œ 기념사진을 찍자고 ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
B: 김민쀀은 κ°€μ‘±λ“€κ³Ό ν™”μš”μΌ 저녁 일곱 μ‹œμ— λ‚¨μ‚°μ—μ„œ 기념사진을 찍자고 ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
C: 김민쀀은 νšŒμ‚¬ λ™λ£Œλ“€κ³Ό μˆ˜μš”μΌ μ•„μΉ¨ μ—¬μ„― μ‹œμ— ν•œκ°• λ‹€λ¦¬μ—μ„œ 기념사진을 찍자고 ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
D: 김민쀀은 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€κ³Ό μΌμš”μΌ μ˜€ν›„ λ‹€μ„― μ‹œμ— ν•œκ°• 곡원 μž…κ΅¬μ—μ„œ 기념사진을 찍자고 ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
E: 김민쀀은 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€κ³Ό μ›”μš”μΌ μ˜€ν›„ μ—¬λŸ μ‹œμ— λ‚¨μ‚°μ—μ„œ 기념사진을 찍자고 ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.
F: 김민쀀은 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€κ³Ό μ›”μš”μΌ μ˜€ν›„ μ—¬λŸ μ‹œμ— ν•œκ°• 곡원 μž…κ΅¬μ—μ„œ μ‚°μ±…ν•˜μžκ³  ν–ˆμŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€.

Medium

Complex Question Words
question words
verb conjugation
politeness levels
Solve
Consider the following sentence in Korean: 
이 책은 λˆ„κ°€ μΌλŠ”μ§€ μ•„μ„Έμš”? 

Choose the best translation for this sentence, keeping in mind the nuances of question words in Korean, verb conjugation, and polite endings.
A: Do you know who wrote this book?
B: Who wrote this book, do you know?
C: Do you write this book, do you know?
D: Do you know where this book was written?
E: Is this book being written by you?
F: Are you writing this book now?

Medium

Formal to Informal Conversion
formal to informal conversion
particles
sentence structure
Solve
Convert the following formal Korean sentence into an informal written style while maintaining clarity and correct usage of particles:

"μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”, μ €λŠ” ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 ν•™μƒμž…λ‹ˆλ‹€. 그리고 제 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€λ„ μ—¬κΈ° ν•¨κ»˜ μ™”μŠ΅λ‹ˆλ‹€."

A: μ•ˆλ…•, λ‚˜ ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 학생이야. 그리고 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€λ„ μ—¬κΈ° 같이 μ™”μ–΄.

B: μ•ˆλ…•, λ‚˜λŠ” ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 학생이닀. 그리고 λ‚΄ μΉœκ΅¬λ“€λ„ 같이 μ™”μ–΄.

C: μ–˜, λ‚˜λŠ” ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 ν•™μƒμ΄μ—μš”. 제 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€λ„ μ—¬κΈ° 같이 μ™”μ–΄μš”.

D: μ•Ό, λ‚˜ ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 학생이닀. 그리고 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€λ„ μ—¬κΈ° μ™”μ–΄.

E: μ•ˆλ…•ν•˜μ„Έμš”, μ €λŠ” ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 학생이야. 그리고 제 μΉœκ΅¬λ„ 같이 μ™”μ–΄.

F: μ•ˆλ…•, λ‚˜λŠ” ν•œκ΅­μ—μ„œ 온 학생. 그리고 μΉœκ΅¬λ“€κ³Ό μ—¬κΈ° μ™”μ–΄.

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🧐 Question πŸ”§ Skill

Hard

Complex Question Structure
Korean sentence structure
question words
comprehension

2 mins

Korean
Solve

Medium

Complex Question Words
question words
verb conjugation
politeness levels

2 mins

Korean
Solve

Medium

Formal to Informal Conversion
formal to informal conversion
particles
sentence structure

2 mins

Korean
Solve
🧐 Question πŸ”§ Skill πŸ’ͺ Difficulty βŒ› Time
Complex Question Structure
Korean sentence structure
question words
comprehension
Korean
Hard 2 mins
Solve
Complex Question Words
question words
verb conjugation
politeness levels
Korean
Medium 2 mins
Solve
Formal to Informal Conversion
formal to informal conversion
particles
sentence structure
Korean
Medium 2 mins
Solve
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Why you should use Pre-employment Korean A1 (Basic) Test?

The Korean Basic A1 Test offers a structured method for evaluating a candidate's command of the Korean language at the A1 level. It moves beyond simple recognition, probing the depth of understanding and practical application of basic Korean concepts. This makes it an effective tool for swiftly identifying individuals with a working knowledge of the language.

This test is crafted to gauge a range of language abilities relevant to everyday communication. The questions assess understanding of core vocabulary and common phrases used in typical scenarios. Candidates are evaluated on their capacity to use numbers and counting, formulate basic greetings and introductions, and apply fundamental grammar rules. It also examines their grasp of telling time and date, constructing simple sentences, describing weather and seasons, and navigating basic interactions related to food, dining, shopping, and directions. Furthermore, the assessment covers understanding of family terms and simple relationship dynamics.

Upon completion of the Korean Basic A1 Test, you'll receive a detailed scorecard for each candidate. This report provides insights into their strengths and areas for improvement across various language skills, enabling data-backed decisions in your selection process.

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

This assessment gauges a candidate's command of Korean Basic A1 level skills. It targets key areas needed for basic communication and understanding.

The test includes Basic Vocabulary, ensuring candidates possess a working knowledge of common Korean words. Common Phrases assesses the ability to use and understand frequently used expressions. Numbers and Counting checks numerical literacy, a practical skill for everyday situations. Mastery of Introduction and Greetings is important for initiating social interactions properly.

Furthermore, the exam examines Basic Grammar Rules. A solid grasp of grammar facilitates accurate sentence construction and clear communication. Candidates will also be tested on Telling Time and Date, assessing their ability to understand and communicate temporal information. Simple Sentence Construction evaluates the ability to form grammatically correct and meaningful sentences.

The assessment further explores Weather and Seasons, allowing candidates to describe environmental conditions. Food and Dining evaluates vocabulary and phrases related to meals and restaurant interactions. Shopping and Money covers practical language for transactions and purchases. The test also measures understanding of Directions and Locations, important for navigation, along with Family and Relationships, a key aspect of cultural understanding and social communication.

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 individuals with greater experience, the Korean Basic A1 Test is adapted to explore a more nuanced understanding of the language within practical contexts. The assessment will probe the candidate's ability to understand and apply language principles beyond the basic level.

Specifically, the test evaluates the capacity to navigate more complex sentence structures and understand subtle cultural nuances in communication. It examines the ability to engage in slightly more involved conversations, such as describing past events or future plans using appropriate verb tenses. The assessment also probes the candidate's comfort level with using honorifics and levels of formality in different situations. A greater ability to read and comprehend simple written materials, such as short articles or announcements, is also assessed, alongside problem-solving abilities using the language.

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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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Here are some key language tests available:

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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.

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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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