Korean for Beginners: Mastering Conversational Korean (CD-ROM Included) - Softcover

Amen IV, Henry J.; Park, Kyubyong

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804841004 ISBN 13: 9780804841009

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you will soon see why.

The best way to learn Korean—this book uses a lighthearted, humorous approach. Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet, hangeul, actually is, and helps you master it faster than you learned the English alphabet. Realistic situations you might encounter in Korea in Korean-speaking environments are described, and new words are explained in terms of how you'll find them useful to communicate. Numerous illustrations enliven the text, and online audio content lets you listen and repeat phrases in the book. Soon you'll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!" Features of Korean for Beginners are:

• Learn to read Korean writing with ease.
• Practical phrases help you converse with confidence.
• A lighthearted "guide" walks you through, bringing the language to life.
• The audio features native Korean speakers help you to speak Korean like a pro.

As the more than 1 million Americans who speak Korean can attest, the Korean language is here to stay, and generations of young (and older) adults are determined to learn it. This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Korean—and who want to enjoy things while they're at it!

All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

About this title

About the Author

Henry J. Amen, IV, is a freelance editor and writer of language learning materials; he studied Korean while working for a publishing company in Seoul for two years.

Kyubyong Park works at a Korean publishing company that creates practice books for Koreans learning English.

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Learn to speak, read, and understand real Korean with Korean for Beginners: Mastering Conversational Korean. This friendly, fast-paced guide teaches you hangul right away—something most books skip—then builds your confidence with everyday dialogues, fun manga illustrations, and free online audio and video lessons.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804841004
• ISBN 13: 9780804841009
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176