Roadmap to Korean - Softcover

Harris, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565911873 ISBN 13: 9781565911871

Publisher: Hollym Intl, 2005

Synopsis

Roadmap to Korean is the most complete and thorough introduction to the Korean language of its kind. A sweeping journey through thousands of years of history, the book is an essential study guide for students of the language, from novices just beginning their studies to the most advanced learner. Anyone seeking to understand the country and its people on a more intimate level will benefit from this book. By revealing fascinating insights through easy-to-follow examples and stories, the book is also a unique look into the more than 70 million people who speak the language around the world today.

About this title

About the Author

The author was born in Toronto in 1974. He was previously a co-host of EBS TV's Korean language program "Hello" and is now the co-host of "Korean Quilt," Arirang radio's daily Korean language program. He has a weekly column in Seoul Selection's e-newsletter, "Korean 101," and is also the author of Faces of Korea . He is currently a resident of Seoul, Korea.

From the Inside Flap

This language can be learned. Despite what people tell you, despite the rumors and the myths that surround this language, Korean can be learned by anyone willing and able to sacrifice the time and energy necessary to do so. I say that to you, the reader, not as someone who has given this language a cursory once-over, but as someone who has dedicated over five years of his life to learning the intricacies and nuances that lie behind the words, the grammar, the culture, and the history of this wonderfully fascinating language. I would never in a million years claim to be fluent, but I can say that after all the time and effort I¡¯ve put into Korean, I have a great deal to show for it.

To be honest, I love this language as much as I curse at it each and every day of my life. I want to strangle this language on the worst of days and marry it on the best. These are the words that pop into my head when I think of learning Korean: glorious, liberating, stupid, beautiful, ridiculous, dumb, educational, wonderful, amazing, incredible, futile, frustrating,. And that¡¯s without one single swear word!

Edition details

• Publisher: Hollym Intl
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565911873
• ISBN 13: 9781565911871
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 350