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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: HSC Korean Continuers Exam

9.30–12.30

2026 written examination window

NESA HSC timetable

20 + 80

Oral marks + written marks (Listening 25 + Reading 40 + Writing 15)

NSW DoE Korean Continuers Stage 6 Quick Reference Guide 2026

3 themes

The Individual, Korean-Speaking Communities, The Changing World

NESA Korean Continuers Stage 6 Syllabus (2010)

$1,443

2026 overseas full-fee HSC candidate fee

NSW Government NESA fee schedule

HSC Korean Continuers is the Year 12 NESA Continuers examination for Stage 6. Our 100 practice questions are a free English-language MCQ study adaptation covering syllabus themes, Korean grammar and honorifics, listening transcript comprehension, and reading analysis.

Sample HSC Korean Continuers Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your HSC Korean Continuers exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1[Listening Stimulus: Short Dialogue] '—이번 주말에 뭐 할 거야? —토요일이랑 일요일에 도서관에서 시험 공부해야 해. 친구들이랑 놀고 싶지만 지금은 못 가.' What is the speaker’s main plan for the weekend?
A.Study for exams at the library on Saturday and Sunday
B.Go out with friends both weekend days
C.Work a part-time job at a library café
D.Visit grandparents instead of studying
Explanation: The speaker must study at the library Sat–Sun and cannot go out with friends now. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
2[Reading Stimulus: Student blog] '제 이름은 민지예요. 시드니에 살고 있어요. 저는 피아노를 치는 것을 제일 좋아해요. 학교 오케스트라에서 3년째 연주하고 있어요. 연습이 힘들지만, 긴 하루가 끝나면 음악을 통해 마음이 편해져요.' Why does Minji enjoy playing piano?
A.Her parents force classical practice
B.It helps her feel calm after a long day
C.It is an easy high-mark subject
D.She aims to debut as a soloist immediately
Explanation: She says music helps her feel at ease after a long day. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
3[Reading Stimulus: Email] '안녕, 수현아. 다음 달에 우리 가족이 학교 근처로 이사할 거야. 집이 더 커지고 학교까지 걸어서 갈 수 있어서 정말 좋아.' What benefit will the writer gain from moving?
A.They will share a bedroom with a sibling
B.They will take the bus every day
C.They will be able to walk to school
D.They will live closer to the beach
Explanation: They can walk to school from the new house. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
4[Listening Stimulus: School announcement] '12학년 학생 여러분, 진로 상담 모임이 오전 11시 30분에 강당에서 열립니다. 늦지 마세요.' Where will the Year 12 careers meeting take place?
A.In the library
B.In the science laboratory
C.In the principal’s office
D.In the assembly hall (강당)
Explanation: The meeting is in the assembly hall (강당). Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
5[Reading Stimulus: Diary] '오늘은 정말 바쁜 하루였다. 아침에 시험이 두 개 있었고 오후에 농구 연습이 있었다. 피곤하지만 성적이 좋아서 기분이 좋다.' How does the writer feel at the end of the day?
A.Tired but happy because of good results
B.Angry about losing a basketball match
C.Bored with nothing planned
D.Anxious only about tomorrow’s exams
Explanation: Tired but in a good mood due to good results. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
6[Vocabulary] What does '장래 희망' most closely mean in Continuers personal-world topics?
A.Weekly school timetable
B.Future hopes / career aspirations
C.Part-time wage rate
D.School uniform policy
Explanation: '장래 희망' means future hopes or career aspirations. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
7[Listening Stimulus: Phone message] '엄마, 오늘 학원 끝나고 친구 집에서 저녁 먹고 올게. 9시쯤 집에 도착할 거야.' When does the speaker expect to arrive home?
A.Immediately after hagwon finishes
B.At lunchtime
C.Around 9 o’clock
D.After midnight
Explanation: They will arrive home around 9. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
8[Reading Stimulus: Profile] '저는 운동을 좋아해서 주말마다 조깅을 해요. 건강을 위해서 패스트푸드는 거의 안 먹으려고 노력해요.' What health-related habit does the speaker emphasise?
A.Sleeping in every morning
B.Drinking energy drinks before exams
C.Skipping breakfast to lose weight
D.Weekend jogging and avoiding fast food
Explanation: They jog on weekends and try to avoid fast food for health. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
9[Reading Stimulus: Text message] '오늘 수학 숙제가 너무 많아서 밤늦게까지 해야 할 것 같아. 너는 벌써 다 했어?' What problem is the writer facing?
A.A large maths homework load that may take until late at night
B.Missing a sports competition
C.Forgetting a friend’s birthday
D.Losing a library book
Explanation: Maths homework is so heavy they may work until late. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.
10[Listening Stimulus: Conversation] '—요즘 왜 그렇게 피곤해 보여? —알바를 시작해서 그래. 주중에 학교 끝나고 카페에서 일하거든. 돈은 벌지만 잠을 잘 못 자.' What trade-off does the second speaker describe?
A.Quitting school to work full time
B.Earning money from a café job but sleeping poorly
C.Getting more sleep after starting work
D.Working only weekends with no fatigue
Explanation: They earn money working after school but cannot sleep well. Note: This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for NESA HSC Korean Continuers prep.

About the HSC Korean Continuers Exam

HSC Korean Continuers is a Stage 6 Board Developed Continuers language course examined by NESA. Students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through three prescribed themes—The Individual, Korean-Speaking Communities, and The Changing World—using a range of authentic text types. The external examination includes a ~10-minute oral conversation (20 marks) and a 3-hour written paper (80 marks) covering listening, reading, and writing in Korean. Print dictionaries are permitted in the written exam. Note: This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus themes, grammar, honorifics, listening-transcript interpretation, and reading analysis—not a full simulation of NESA open-ended tasks.

Assessment

Oral conversation (~10 minutes, 20 marks) on prescribed topics as they relate to the candidate’s personal world. Written examination (80 marks, 3 hours including 10 minutes reading time): Section I Listening and Responding (25 marks), Section II Reading and Responding (40 marks), Section III Writing in Korean (15 marks). Print monolingual and/or bilingual dictionaries permitted.

Time Limit

Written ~9.30 am–12.30 pm (3 hours including 10 minutes reading time) + oral ~10 minutes

Passing Score

No fixed pass mark. Performance is reported on a 0-100 mark and aligned to six performance bands (Band 1 to Band 6, with Band 6 representing achievement at 90+).

Exam Fee

Included in NSW HSC enrolment (Full fee-paying overseas student HSC fee $1,443 AUD) (NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA))

HSC Korean Continuers Exam Content Outline

25%

The Individual (개인)

Personal identity, relationships with family and friends, school life and routines, leisure activities, health, habits, and future career or study plans.

25%

Korean-Speaking Communities (한국어권 공동체)

Daily life, traditions, celebrations, travel, food culture, media, arts, etiquette, and perspectives within Korean-speaking communities.

20%

The Changing World (변화하는 세계)

Youth issues, the world of work, technology and media, environmental sustainability, and contemporary social change.

20%

Language Analysis & Writing Mechanics

Honorifics (존댓말/반말), particles, verb endings, cohesive markers, text types, and register.

10%

Cultural Nuance & Pragmatics

Speech levels, polite requests, gift-giving etiquette, pragmatic inference, and communicative context.

How to Pass the HSC Korean Continuers Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No fixed pass mark. Performance is reported on a 0-100 mark and aligned to six performance bands (Band 1 to Band 6, with Band 6 representing achievement at 90+).
  • Assessment: Oral conversation (~10 minutes, 20 marks) on prescribed topics as they relate to the candidate’s personal world. Written examination (80 marks, 3 hours including 10 minutes reading time): Section I Listening and Responding (25 marks), Section II Reading and Responding (40 marks), Section III Writing in Korean (15 marks). Print monolingual and/or bilingual dictionaries permitted.
  • Time limit: Written ~9.30 am–12.30 pm (3 hours including 10 minutes reading time) + oral ~10 minutes
  • Exam fee: Included in NSW HSC enrolment (Full fee-paying overseas student HSC fee $1,443 AUD)

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

HSC Korean Continuers Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practise identifying register and honorific forms (존댓말/반말, -시-, honorific vocabulary) so you can analyse speaker relationships quickly in listening and reading.
2Build vocabulary across The Individual, Korean-Speaking Communities, and The Changing World, including workplace, technology, and youth-issue terms.
3Use past HSC packs for Listening timing and note-taking; transfer key details from the margin into answers before the next item starts.
4Prepare oral answers on personal world topics with extended, sequenced replies using conjunctions and a range of sentence structures.
5Practise Continuers text types for Section III (email, diary, letter, speech script, article) with clear purpose, audience, and register.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the HSC Korean Continuers examination structured?

NESA assesses Continuers languages with an oral conversation (about 10 minutes, 20 marks) on syllabus topics as they relate to the candidate’s personal world, plus a written paper (80 marks, 3 hours including 10 minutes reading time). The written paper has Section I Listening and Responding (25 marks), Section II Reading and Responding (40 marks), and Section III Writing in Korean (15 marks). For 2026, the written paper is scheduled approximately 9.30 am–12.30 pm.

Is this practice bank multiple-choice only?

Yes. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus vocabulary, grammar, themes, listening-transcript interpretation, and cultural knowledge. It does not replace official NESA listening audio or open-ended writing/speaking tasks.

What themes organise Korean Continuers?

Topics are studied through three prescribed themes: The Individual (identity, relationships, education, leisure, aspirations), Korean-Speaking Communities (daily life, traditions, travel, culture), and The Changing World (youth issues, work, technology, environment, current issues).

Are dictionaries allowed in the HSC Korean Continuers written exam?

Yes. NESA allows monolingual and/or bilingual print dictionaries in the written examination. Digital dictionaries and translators are not permitted.

What is the fee for HSC Korean Continuers?

For enrolled NSW school students, the exam is included in HSC enrolment. Full fee-paying overseas students entered as HSC candidates pay the NESA HSC fee of $1,443 AUD per candidate under the 2026 overseas student fee schedule.