Listening: Taking Efficient Memos While Listening

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TL;DR
  • Efficient listening memos are not full sentences; they are quick notes for who / what / when / where / why / result.
  • In TOPIK listening, write only keywords, numbers, contrast words, and final decisions.
  • Use the 2-pass method: answer first, then confirm with keywords and discourse markers.
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🎧 Audio Practice
Use the scripts in the Practice Hub as TTS audio. First, listen without looking and take short memos. Second, listen again while checking whether your memos captured names, numbers, reasons, and final actions. Optional: shadow one short sentence from each track to improve speed and chunk recognition.

🔑 The Big Picture

TOPIK listening passages move quickly. If you try to write every sentence, you will miss the next clue. Efficient memos help you keep only the information that usually becomes an answer choice: topic, purpose, problem, reason, speaker attitude, date/time, place, price, and final decision.
A good memo is short, messy, and useful. It should help you choose an answer, not become a perfect transcript.

🧩 Core Concepts / Patterns

1. Memo by question type

  • Main idea: write the repeated topic and final summary.
  • Detail: write numbers, time, place, people, and objects.
  • Reason / cause: catch markers like 왜냐하면, -기 때문에, 그래서, 그래서요, 바람에.
  • Contrast / correction: catch 그런데, 하지만, 아니요, 사실은, 대신, 말고.
  • Final decision: catch 그러면, 그럼, 결국, 그래서 저는, -기로 했어요.

2. Use symbols instead of full Korean sentences

Meaning
Fast memo symbol
Example
Reason
→ / because
비 → 연기
Contrast
but / X
토 X, 일 가능
Important number
circle or underline
3시, 15,000원
Final action
결론 / do
결론: 환불 신청

3. Make your memo answer-choice friendly

Instead of:
  • The woman says that the library card can be made on the first floor after showing a student ID.
Write:
  • 도서관 카드 / 1층 / 학생증 필요
This is enough to answer most TOPIK-style detail questions.

✅ Exam Strategy

The 2-pass method

  1. First pass: answer without pausing. Write only keywords. Do not panic if you miss one sentence.
  1. Second pass: confirm. Listen for discourse markers, changed details, and final decisions.
  1. Optional dictation/shadowing: replay one confusing line and repeat it aloud. This fixes speed problems and helps you recognize chunks next time.

What to write first

  • Nouns: 장소, 사람, 물건, 문제
  • Numbers: dates, times, prices, percentages, room numbers
  • Connectors: 그런데, 그래서, 대신, 결국
  • Verbs of action: 신청하다, 취소하다, 예약하다, 바꾸다, 제출하다

⚠️ Pitfalls

  • Writing too much: full sentences steal attention from the next clue.
  • Ignoring correction words: answer choices often test a changed detail after 아니요 or 그런데.
  • Trusting the first number: the final number may change.
  • Missing the last sentence: many TOPIK dialogues reveal the final decision at the end.
  • Writing only Korean when speed is low: abbreviations, symbols, and your first language are fine if they help you answer.

🧪 Memo Template

Use this quick template while listening:
Topic:
Who:
Problem:
Key details:
Reason/contrast:
Final action:
For very short questions, reduce it to:
topic / number / reason / final
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Practice Hub — 50 TOPIK Listening Memo Questions
There are exactly 50 questions: 5 sets × 10 questions. For each track, first take memos without reading the questions. Then answer the questions. Finally, open the answer toggle and compare your memo with the rationale.

Set 1 — Campus Notice Memo

Track 1

Announcer: 여러분께 안내 말씀 드립니다. 오늘 오후 두 시에 예정되어 있던 한국어 말하기 대회 예선은 참가자가 많아져서 장소가 변경되었습니다. 원래는 학생회관 201호였지만, 이제 국제관 3층 강당에서 진행됩니다. 참가자는 한 시 사십 분까지 도착해 이름을 확인해 주시기 바랍니다. 발표 시간은 한 사람당 3분이며, 원고를 보고 읽는 것은 가능하지만 휴대전화를 사용하는 것은 안 됩니다. 문의는 한국어교육센터 사무실로 해 주십시오.
  1. What is the main topic of the announcement?
    1. A new Korean class schedule
    2. A change to a speech contest preliminary round
    3. A cancellation of an international event
    4. A rule for using the student center
  1. What changed?
    1. The date
    2. The fee
    3. The place
    4. The contest topic
  1. Where will the event now be held?
    1. Student Center Room 201
    2. Korean Education Center office
    3. International Hall 3rd-floor auditorium
    4. Main library seminar room
  1. By what time should participants arrive?
    1. 1:20
    2. 1:40
    3. 2:00
    4. 3:00
  1. How long can each person speak?
    1. 2 minutes
    2. 3 minutes
    3. 5 minutes
    4. 10 minutes
  1. What is allowed during the speech?
    1. Reading from a script
    2. Using a phone timer
    3. Asking questions to judges
    4. Presenting with slides
  1. What is not allowed?
    1. Arriving early
    2. Checking one's name
    3. Using a mobile phone
    4. Asking the office
  1. Which memo is most efficient?
    1. Speech contest / place changed / Intl Hall 3F / 1:40 / 3 min / no phone
    2. Students must participate because the contest is popular and many people came
    3. Student Center 201 / 2:00 / phone possible
    4. Korean class / International Hall / cancel
  1. Which detail is most likely a distractor?
    1. Student Center Room 201
    2. International Hall 3rd floor
    3. 1:40 arrival
    4. 3-minute speech
  1. Which keyword should be circled in the memo?
    1. 학생회관
    2. 변경
    3. 원고
    4. 사무실
Answers — Set 1
  1. 2 — The announcement is about the preliminary round of a Korean speech contest.
  1. 3 — The place changed from Student Center 201 to International Hall 3F.
  1. 3 — The new place is 국제관 3층 강당.
  1. 2 — Participants should arrive by 1:40.
  1. 2 — Each speech is 3 minutes.
  1. 1 — Reading from a script is allowed.
  1. 3 — Mobile phone use is not allowed.
  1. 1 — This memo captures topic, change, place, time, limit, and prohibition efficiently.
  1. 1 — Student Center 201 is the old location, so it is a likely distractor.
  1. 2 — 변경 signals that the original information may be corrected.

Set 2 — Dialogue: Changing an Appointment

Track 2

A: 민수 씨, 내일 오후 세 시에 도서관 앞에서 만나기로 했죠?
B: 네, 그런데 제가 내일 세 시에 병원 예약이 생겼어요. 혹시 네 시 반은 괜찮아요?
A: 네 시 반에는 제가 아르바이트를 가야 해서 어려워요. 그럼 점심시간은 어때요?
B: 열두 시요? 저는 그때 수업이 끝나요. 도서관 앞까지 가면 열두 시 십 분쯤 될 것 같아요.
A: 좋아요. 그럼 내일 열두 시 십 분에 도서관 앞에서 만나요. 가져올 책은 제가 챙길게요.
B: 고마워요. 저는 신청서만 가져가면 되죠?
A: 네, 신청서하고 학생증도 꼭 가져오세요.
  1. What is the main purpose of the conversation?
    1. To cancel a hospital appointment
    2. To change a meeting time
    3. To borrow books from the library
    4. To apply for a part-time job
  1. What was the original meeting time?
    1. 12:00
    2. 12:10
    3. 3:00
    4. 4:30
  1. Why can't B meet at the original time?
    1. B has class
    2. B has a hospital appointment
    3. B has work
    4. B lost a student ID
  1. Why can't A meet at 4:30?
    1. A has a hospital appointment
    2. A must go to work
    3. A has a class
    4. A must visit the library office
  1. What is the final meeting time?
    1. 12:00
    2. 12:10
    3. 3:00
    4. 4:30
  1. Where will they meet?
    1. In front of the library
    2. At the hospital
    3. In the classroom
    4. At the part-time workplace
  1. What will A bring?
    1. Application form
    2. Student ID
    3. Books
    4. Medicine
  1. What must B bring?
    1. Books and medicine
    2. Application form and student ID
    3. Work schedule and books
    4. Library card and money
  1. Which memo best captures the final decision?
    1. 3시 병원 / 네시반 알바
    2. 도서관 앞 / 내일 12:10 / A 책 / B 신청서+학생증
    3. 내일 4:30 도서관 / 신청서 X
    4. 점심 취소 / 병원 예약
  1. Which connector shows that the first plan will change?
    1. 네
    2. 그런데
    3. 혹시
    4. 고마워요
Answers — Set 2
  1. 2 — They are changing the meeting time.
  1. 3 — The original plan was tomorrow at 3:00.
  1. 2 — B has a hospital appointment at 3:00.
  1. 2 — A must go to a part-time job at 4:30.
  1. 2 — The final time is 12:10.
  1. 1 — They will meet in front of the library.
  1. 3 — A will bring the books.
  1. 2 — B must bring the application form and student ID.
  1. 2 — This memo captures final time, place, and responsibility.
  1. 2 — 그런데 introduces a problem or change.

Set 3 — Short Talk: Product Return

Track 3

Narrator: 어제 산 전자사전이 켜지지 않아서 오늘 매장에 갔습니다. 직원은 먼저 영수증을 확인했습니다. 구입한 지 일주일이 지나지 않았기 때문에 교환이나 환불이 모두 가능하다고 했습니다. 하지만 같은 모델은 이미 품절이라서 바로 교환할 수 없었습니다. 저는 다음 주까지 기다릴 수 없어서 환불을 받기로 했습니다. 직원은 카드 결제 취소는 보통 3일 정도 걸린다고 설명했습니다.
  1. What problem did the speaker have?
    1. The dictionary was too expensive
    2. The electronic dictionary would not turn on
    3. The receipt was lost
    4. The store was closed
  1. What did the employee check first?
    1. The warranty card
    2. The receipt
    3. The speaker's ID
    4. The model number online
  1. Why were both exchange and refund possible?
    1. The speaker bought it yesterday
    2. The employee knew the speaker
    3. The same model was popular
    4. The store had a special event
  1. Why couldn't the speaker exchange it immediately?
    1. The same model was sold out
    2. The receipt was not accepted
    3. The card payment failed
    4. The store did not allow exchanges
  1. What did the speaker decide to do?
    1. Wait until next week
    2. Buy another model
    3. Receive a refund
    4. Repair the product
  1. How long does card cancellation usually take?
    1. 1 day
    2. 3 days
    3. 1 week
    4. 1 month
  1. Which memo is most efficient?
    1. 전자사전 안 켜짐 / 영수증 / 1주일 전 X / 모델 품절 / 환불 / 카드 3일
    2. 전자사전이 어제 샀는데 직원이 설명을 많이 했다
    3. 모델 있음 / 교환 / 바로 가능 / 3개월
    4. 영수증 없음 / 수리 결정
  1. Which word signals a limitation after good news?
    1. 먼저
    2. 때문에
    3. 하지만
    4. 보통
  1. Which answer choice would be a common trap?
    1. Refund
    2. Sold out
    3. Wait until next week
    4. Receipt check
  1. What should be written in the "final action" part of the memo?
    1. 환불 받기로 함
    2. 교환 성공
    3. 수리 맡김
    4. 새 모델 구입
Answers — Set 3
  1. 2 — The electronic dictionary would not turn on.
  1. 2 — The employee checked the receipt first.
  1. 1 — It had been less than a week since purchase; the speaker bought it yesterday.
  1. 1 — The same model was already sold out.
  1. 3 — The speaker decided to get a refund.
  1. 2 — Card cancellation usually takes about 3 days.
  1. 1 — It records problem, document, condition, limitation, final action, and time.
  1. 3 — 하지만 introduces the limitation: same model sold out.
  1. 3 — Waiting until next week is mentioned but rejected.
  1. 1 — The final decision is to receive a refund.

Set 4 — Dialogue: Community Center Class

Track 4

A: 안녕하세요. 요리 수업 신청하려고 하는데 아직 자리가 있나요?
B: 이번 달 토요일 오전반은 마감됐고, 수요일 저녁반은 세 자리 남았습니다.
A: 수요일 저녁이면 몇 시부터 시작해요?
B: 저녁 일곱 시부터 아홉 시까지입니다. 총 네 번 수업이고 수강료는 6만 원이에요. 재료비는 따로 내셔야 합니다.
A: 재료비는 얼마예요?
B: 한 번에 만 원씩이라서 총 4만 원입니다.
A: 그럼 전체 비용이 10만 원이네요. 신청하려면 오늘 바로 결제해야 하나요?
B: 네, 남은 자리가 적어서 오늘 오후 여섯 시까지 결제하셔야 신청이 완료됩니다.
  1. What class does A want to register for?
    1. Korean
    2. Cooking
    3. Computer
    4. Dance
  1. Which class is already full?
    1. Saturday morning
    2. Wednesday evening
    3. Friday afternoon
    4. Sunday morning
  1. How many spots remain in the Wednesday evening class?
    1. 2
    2. 3
    3. 4
    4. 10
  1. What time is the Wednesday class?
    1. 6:00 to 8:00
    2. 7:00 to 9:00
    3. 8:00 to 10:00
    4. 9:00 to 11:00
  1. How many sessions are there?
    1. 3
    2. 4
    3. 6
    4. 10
  1. What is the tuition fee?
    1. 40,000 won
    2. 60,000 won
    3. 90,000 won
    4. 100,000 won
  1. What is the total material fee?
    1. 10,000 won
    2. 40,000 won
    3. 60,000 won
    4. 100,000 won
  1. What is the total cost?
    1. 40,000 won
    2. 60,000 won
    3. 100,000 won
    4. 140,000 won
  1. By when must payment be completed?
    1. Today at 6 p.m.
    2. Today at 7 p.m.
    3. Wednesday at 6 p.m.
    4. Saturday morning
  1. Which memo best avoids number confusion?
    1. 수 오전 마감 / 수 저녁 3자리 / 7-9 / 4회 / 수강 6만 + 재료 4만 = 10만 / 오늘 6시 결제
    2. 토요일 오전 3자리 / 6만 전체 / 내일 결제
    3. 수요일 저녁 마감 / 4만 수강료 / 6시 시작
    4. 요리 / 7자리 / 9시 결제 / 14만
Answers — Set 4
  1. 2 — A wants to register for a cooking class.
  1. 1 — The Saturday morning class is full.
  1. 2 — Three spots remain.
  1. 2 — The class runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  1. 2 — There are four sessions.
  1. 2 — Tuition is 60,000 won.
  1. 2 — Materials cost 10,000 won per session × 4 sessions = 40,000 won.
  1. 3 — Total cost is 100,000 won.
  1. 1 — Payment must be completed by today at 6 p.m.
  1. 1 — This memo separates class availability, time, sessions, fees, and deadline clearly.

Set 5 — News-Style Report: City Bicycle Program

Track 5

Announcer: 시에서는 다음 달부터 공공 자전거 대여 시간을 늘리기로 했습니다. 지금은 밤 열 시까지만 이용할 수 있지만, 다음 달 1일부터는 자정까지 이용할 수 있습니다. 이용자가 가장 많은 지하철역 주변에는 자전거 500대가 추가로 배치됩니다. 다만 안전을 위해 비가 많이 오는 날에는 대여 서비스가 일시적으로 중단될 수 있습니다. 시 관계자는 시민들이 늦은 시간에도 편리하게 이동할 수 있도록 이번 제도를 마련했다고 밝혔습니다.
  1. What will the city change?
    1. Bicycle rental hours
    2. Subway ticket prices
    3. Parking rules
    4. Bus routes
  1. Until what time can people currently use the bicycles?
    1. 9 p.m.
    2. 10 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 1 a.m.
  1. From when will the new hours begin?
    1. Today
    2. This weekend
    3. The 1st of next month
    4. Next year
  1. Until what time can bicycles be used after the change?
    1. 10 p.m.
    2. 11 p.m.
    3. Midnight
    4. 2 a.m.
  1. Where will more bicycles be placed?
    1. Near schools
    2. Around subway stations with many users
    3. Inside city hall
    4. In apartment parking lots
  1. How many bicycles will be added?
    1. 50
    2. 100
    3. 300
    4. 500
  1. When might the service temporarily stop?
    1. When it rains heavily
    2. When many people use it
    3. On the first day of each month
    4. Late at night
  1. Why did the city prepare this system?
    1. To reduce bicycle prices
    2. To help citizens move conveniently late at night
    3. To close subway stations earlier
    4. To repair old bicycles
  1. Which memo best captures the report?
    1. 공공자전거 / 다음달 1일 / 10시→자정 / 지하철역 500대 추가 / 폭우 시 중단 / 늦은 이동 편리
    2. 자전거 폐지 / 오늘부터 / 500원 / 비 와도 계속
    3. 지하철 요금 / 자정 이후 금지 / 학교 주변
    4. 밤 10시까지 연장 / 다음 주 / 50대 추가
  1. Which word signals an exception or caution?
    1. 다음 달부터
    2. 지금은
    3. 다만
    4. 밝혔다
Answers — Set 5
  1. 1 — The city will extend public bicycle rental hours.
  1. 2 — Current use is only until 10 p.m.
  1. 3 — The change starts on the 1st of next month.
  1. 3 — Bicycles can be used until midnight.
  1. 2 — More bicycles will be placed near high-use subway stations.
  1. 4 — 500 bicycles will be added.
  1. 1 — Service may pause temporarily on days with heavy rain.
  1. 2 — The goal is convenient late-night movement for citizens.
  1. 1 — This memo captures current-to-new time, date, added bikes, exception, and purpose.
  1. 3 — 다만 signals an exception or caution.

✅ Final Review Checklist

  • Can you take notes in keywords rather than full sentences?
  • Did you catch changed details after 그런데 / 하지만 / 다만?
  • Did you record numbers with labels, such as 6만 수강료 and 4만 재료비?
  • Did your final memo help you choose the answer without replaying the whole track?
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TL;DR
  • Good listening memos are short: write keywords, numbers, arrows, and symbols, not full sentences.
  • Memo only what helps answer: topic, change, reason, next action, number, speaker attitude.
  • Use a fixed shorthand system so memo-taking does not steal attention from listening.
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🎧 Audio Practice
Use the 2-pass method. First pass: listen and write only 3–5 keywords. Second pass: replay and improve the memo with one number, reason, or next action. Optional: compare your memo to the model answers and remove unnecessary words.

🔑 The Big Picture

In TOPIK listening, especially longer dialogues and lectures, you may forget details if you try to hold everything in memory. Efficient memos help you catch structure without writing too much.
Bad memo:
  • “The woman called the man because she cannot meet at three o’clock tomorrow and wants to meet at five.”
Good memo:
  • 약속 3→5 / 여자 일 있음 / 내일

🧩 Core Concepts / Patterns

Memo symbols

  • → change or result
  • X no / cannot / canceled
  • ? question or uncertainty
  • + add / include
  • ✓ confirmed / correct
  • ! important

What to memo

  • Topic: 회의, 시험, 여행, 약속
  • Number: 3시, 2층, 15분, 2만 원
  • Change: 3→4, 월→화
  • Reason: 비, 아픔, 일 있음
  • Next action: 전화, 제출, 확인, 방문

✅ Exam Strategy

  1. Before audio, read answer choices and predict memo slots.
  1. During audio, write nouns and numbers only.
  1. Use arrows for changes.
  1. Circle the final decision.
  1. After audio, choose the answer from the memo, not from vague memory.

⚠️ Pitfalls

  • Do not write full Korean sentences.
  • Do not memo every word.
  • Do not stop listening while writing.
  • Do not forget corrections; final corrected info is usually the answer.

🎧 Model Listening Script

Track 1
A: 내일 회의가 2시에서 3시로 바뀌었습니다. 장소도 1층이 아니라 2층 회의실입니다.
Model memo: 회의 내일 / 2→3 / 장소 1층 X → 2층
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Practice Hub — 50 TOPIK Listening Questions

Set 1 — Choose the best memo

  1. Audio: 약속이 3시에서 4시로 바뀌었어요.
      2. 1) 약속 3→4 2) 약속 맛있음 3) 3층 4) 내일 X
  1. Audio: 비가 와서 등산을 취소했어요.
      2. 1) 비 → 등산 X 2) 등산 ✓ 맑음 3) 비싸요 4) 우산 색
  1. Audio: 시험은 금요일 오전 10시입니다.
      2. 1) 시험 금 10AM 2) 금요일 식사 3) 오전 X 4) 시험 어려움만
  1. Audio: 보고서는 내일까지 이메일로 보내세요.
      2. 1) 보고서 내일 email 2) 보고서 책상 3) 내일 영화 4) 이메일 X
  1. Audio: 지갑을 잃어버려서 경찰서에 갈 거예요.
      2. 1) 지갑 X → 경찰서 2) 지갑 구매 3) 경찰서 X 4) 집 청소
  1. Audio: 표는 2만 원이 아니라 1만 5천 원입니다.
      2. 1) 표 2만 X → 1.5만 2) 표 2만 ✓ 3) 5천 X 4) 표 없음
  1. Audio: 감기 때문에 병원에 예약했어요.
      2. 1) 감기 → 병원 예약 2) 감기약 X 3) 병원 취소 4) 예약 가격
  1. Audio: 수업은 3층 305호에서 합니다.
      2. 1) 수업 3F 305 2) 수업 5F 303 3) 305원 4) 3명
  1. Audio: 오늘은 시간이 없어서 내일 전화할게요.
      2. 1) 오늘 시간 X / 내일 전화 2) 오늘 전화 ✓ 3) 내일 시간 X 4) 전화 X
  1. Audio: 커피 두 잔하고 케이크 하나 주세요.
      2. 1) 커피2 + 케이크1 2) 커피1 + 케이크2 3) 물2 4) 케이크 X
Answers — Set 1
  1. 1 — Arrow captures change.
  1. 1 — Reason and cancellation.
  1. 1 — Topic, day, time.
  1. 1 — Task, deadline, method.
  1. 1 — Lost wallet and next place.
  1. 1 — Corrected price.
  1. 1 — Reason and appointment.
  1. 1 — Room info.
  1. 1 — Today impossible, tomorrow action.
  1. 1 — Quantities.

Set 2 — What should you write?

Choose the most useful memo item.
  1. For “회의가 4시에 시작합니다,” write: 1) 회의 4시 2) 시작합니다 full sentence 3) speaker voice 4) polite ending
  1. For “날씨가 추워서 못 갑니다,” write: 1) 추움 → 못 감 2) 날씨 word only 3) 갑니다 only 4) grammar note
  1. For “2층에서 5층으로 바뀌었습니다,” write: 1) 2F→5F 2) 층층 3) 바뀌다 only 4) building nice
  1. For “신분증을 가져오세요,” write: 1) 신분증! 2) 가져오세요 full 3) polite 4) person name missing
  1. For “내일이 아니라 모레입니다,” write: 1) 내일 X → 모레 2) 내일 ✓ 3) 모레 X 4) 날짜 없음
  1. For “버스보다 지하철이 빠릅니다,” write: 1) 지하철 > 버스 2) 버스 only 3) 빠릅니다 full 4) transportation
  1. For “숙제가 두 개 있습니다,” write: 1) 숙제 2개 2) 숙제 많음 only 3) 개 있습니다 4) class name
  1. For “오늘 오후에 결과가 나옵니다,” write: 1) 결과 오늘 PM 2) 오늘 only 3) 결과 difficult 4) 오후 weather
  1. For “전화하지 말고 문자 보내세요,” write: 1) 전화 X / 문자 2) 전화 ✓ 3) 문자 X 4) both call and text
  1. For “친구가 아파서 혼자 갑니다,” write: 1) 친구 아픔 → 혼자 감 2) 친구 감 3) 아파요 only 4) together
Answers — Set 2
  1. 1 — Topic + time.
  1. 1 — Reason + result.
  1. 1 — Change arrow.
  1. 1 — Required item.
  1. 1 — Correction.
  1. 1 — Comparison symbol.
  1. 1 — Task + quantity.
  1. 1 — Result timing.
  1. 1 — Canceled action and true action.
  1. 1 — Reason + final action.

Set 3 — Interpret the memo

Choose the meaning.
  1. 약속 2→3 means: 1) appointment changed from 2 to 3 2) 2 people 3) 3 tickets 4) no appointment
  1. 비 → 소풍 X means: 1) picnic canceled because of rain 2) rain stopped 3) picnic at rain 4) buy umbrella only
  1. 보고서 금까지 means: 1) report due by Friday 2) Friday report canceled 3) report costs money 4) report is gold
  1. 약 식후 3 means: 1) medicine after meals 3 times 2) three meals only 3) no medicine 4) pharmacy closed
  1. 회의 장소 1F X → 2F means: 1) meeting place changed to 2F 2) stay on 1F 3) no meeting 4) two meetings
  1. 지갑 X / 경찰서 means: 1) wallet lost, go police station 2) police lost wallet 3) buy wallet 4) police station closed
  1. 장학금: 신청서+성적표 means: 1) scholarship needs application and transcript 2) only application 3) no grades 4) scholarship rejected
  1. 기차 6:40 출발 means: 1) train departs 6:40 2) train arrives 4:60 3) bus departs 6 4) plane at 40
  1. 전화 X / email means: 1) email, not call 2) call only 3) no contact 4) email canceled
  1. 감기 → 병원 means: 1) go hospital because of cold 2) hospital is cold 3) cancel hospital 4) buy clothes
Answers — Set 3
  1. 1 — Arrow means change.
  1. 1 — X means cancellation.
  1. 1 — Deadline.
  1. 1 — Medicine timing/frequency.
  1. 1 — 1F canceled, 2F correct.
  1. 1 — Lost wallet and next place.
  1. 1 — Required documents.
  1. 1 — Departure time.
  1. 1 — Do email, not phone.
  1. 1 — Reason and place.

Set 4 — Choose the missing memo symbol

  1. Class changed from Monday to Tuesday: 월 ___ 화 1) → 2) + 3) ? 4) !
  1. Trip canceled: 여행 ___ 1) X 2) + 3) → 4) ✓
  1. Need ID: 신분증 ___ 1) ! 2) X 3) → 4) ?
  1. Coffee and cake: 커피 ___ 케이크 1) + 2) X 3) → 4) ?
  1. Not 3 but 4: 3 ___ 4 1) X → 2) + 3) ? 4) !
  1. Unsure about time: 시간 ___ 1) ? 2) X only 3) + 4) →
  1. Confirmed reservation: 예약 ___ 1) ✓ 2) X 3) ? 4) →
  1. Bus is slower than subway: 버스 ___ 지하철 1) < 2) + 3) X 4) ?
  1. Bring passport: 여권 ___ 1) ! 2) X 3) → 4) ?
  1. Rain causes delay: 비 ___ 지연 1) → 2) + only 3) X 4) ?
Answers — Set 4
  1. 1 — Change.
  1. 1 — Canceled.
  1. 1 — Important required item.
  1. 1 — Addition.
  1. 1 — Correction.
  1. 1 — Uncertainty.
  1. 1 — Confirmed.
  1. 1 — Comparison.
  1. 1 — Important item.
  1. 1 — Cause/result.

Set 5 — TOPIK-style memo application

Choose the answer from the memo.
  1. Memo: 약속 5시 / 카페 / 민수 X. Who cannot come?
      2. 1) Minsu 2) cafe 3) speaker 4) everyone
  1. Memo: 시험 목 9AM / 3과-5과. What chapters?
      2. 1) chapters 3–5 2) chapter 9 3) Thursday only 4) chapter 2
  1. Memo: 표 3만 X → 2.5만. Final price?
      2. 1) 25,000 won 2) 30,000 won 3) 2,500 won 4) 35,000 won
  1. Memo: 병원 예약 내일 2:30. When?
      2. 1) tomorrow 2:30 2) today 2 3) tomorrow 3:20 4) next week
  1. Memo: 책 반납 금까지. What must be done?
      2. 1) return book by Friday 2) buy book 3) write book 4) read Friday only
  1. Memo: 비 → 등산 X / 영화. What will they do?
      2. 1) watch movie 2) hike 3) buy umbrella 4) cancel all plans
  1. Memo: 회의 1F X → 4F. Where is meeting?
      2. 1) 4F 2) 1F 3) outside 4) no meeting
  1. Memo: 장학금 서류: 신청서+성적표 / 내일까지. Deadline?
      2. 1) tomorrow 2) today 3) next month 4) Friday unknown
  1. Memo: 컴퓨터 고장 → 수리센터. Where next?
      2. 1) repair center 2) bank 3) library 4) pharmacy
  1. Memo: 버스 늦음 / 지하철 타기. What transportation?
      2. 1) subway 2) bus 3) taxi 4) bicycle
Answers — Set 5
  1. 1 — X after Minsu.
  1. 1 — 3과-5과.
  1. 1 — Corrected price.
  1. 1 — 내일 2:30.
  1. 1 — 책 반납.
  1. 1 — Hiking canceled, movie chosen.
  1. 1 — 4F.
  1. 1 — 내일까지.
  1. 1 — 수리센터.
  1. 1 — 지하철.

✅ Final Review

Efficient memos should make the answer easier, not distract you. Write short chunks, numbers, and arrows. Your goal is to capture the structure of the audio, not to transcribe it.