#53: Write With Me: Answering a Real TOPIK II Question Step-by-Step

Struggle with organizing your ideas for TOPIK II Writing?
In this “write-with-me” episode, Eliza walks you step-by-step through a real TOPIK II question using her signature WRITE to BUILD framework — a clear, logical method that helps you write confidently, even when you don’t know where to start.

You’ll learn how to define, explain, and conclude your essay naturally in Korean using five easy steps — and by the end of the episode, you’ll have a full, well-structured paragraph ready to go.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to organize your thoughts for TOPIK II Writing (Questions 53–54).
  • The WRITE to BUILD framework: Begin – Unpack – Illustrate – List – Draw.
  • Real expressions and examples Koreans use in essays and reports.
  • A guided writing exercise you can do along with the episode.
  • How to build confidence and clarity in your writing — one paragraph at a time.

Practice Prompt from the Episode

Here’s the real TOPIK-style question we wrote together:
 📘 ‘환경오염이란 무엇이며, 그것이 인간의 생활에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 설명하시오.’
(Explain what environmental pollution is and how it affects human life.)

And your mini challenge:
 📘 ‘재활용이 왜 중요한지, 그리고 사람들이 어떻게 참여할 수 있는지 설명하시오.’
 (Explain why recycling is important and how people can participate.)

Use the 5 steps from the BUILD method to structure your answer logically!

Want to Write With Me Live?

Eliza is hosting a free, small-group workshop-style training to help you apply the WRITE to BUILD method to real TOPIK questions.
Only 10 learners will be selected to participate.

Join the waitlist now to get early access:
 👉 https://www.joaacademy.com/writing-confidence-lab-waitlist 

Connect with Me

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📸 Instagram: @korean.joaacademy
💌 Join the Korean FLOW Club for weekly practice in real Korean (reading, listening, speaking & writing).

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