Basic Korean

Basic Korean: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.

This book presents twenty-five individual grammar points, covering the core material which students would expect to encounter in their first year of learning Korean. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning.

Basic Korean is suitable for both class use as well as independent study. Key features include:

• a clear, accessible format
• many useful language examples
• all Korean entries presented in Hangul with English translations
• jargon-free explanations of grammar
• abundant exercises with a full answer key
• a subject index.

Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Korean provides readers with the essential tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations, making it an ideal grammar reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language.

Andrew Byon has been Assistant Professor, Dept of East Asian Studies, U of Albany, SUNY, since 2002. Was previously lecturer at U Michigan. Has a PhD in Korean Applied Linguistics from University of Hawaii, awarded 2001 and has published many journal articles.