Writing Conversational Korean

ANSWER OVER 200 WRITING PROMPTS

Writing Conversational Korean: Book One is designed to help the intermediate or advanced Korean learner practice their conversational writing skills by answering writing prompts over four themed chapters: experiences, abilities, habits, and travel. Answer over two hundred writing prompts, including:

• "코를 골아요?" (Do you snore?)
• "만약 내일 문신을 새겨야 한다면 어떤 문신을 새길건 가요?" (If you had to get a tattoo tomorrow, what would it be?)
• "물건을 도둑 맞아 본 적이 있어요?" (Have you ever had something stolen?).

It is the first book in a series of four, each covering different topics (see below).

EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY

Each page of writing prompts includes useful related vocabulary to inspire you as you write your answers. There are over five hundred vocabulary words featured in Writing Conversational Korean: Book One, including slang, short phrases, and natural expressions.

READ WHAT NATIVE KOREAN SPEAKERS HAVE WRITTEN

Each chapter ends with a section showing natural Korean writing samples submitted by native Korean speakers. Read what they wrote in response to questions like:

• "군대에 입대해 본적이 있나요?" (Have you ever done military service?)
• "미신을 믿나요?" (Are you superstitious?)
• "가장 별로였던 휴가는 언제인가요?" (What is your worst vacation memory?).

Challenge your reading comprehension through these native writing samples, and check your understanding with translations in the back of the book.

WATCH RELATED YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Experience the writing prompts in context while learning about Korean culture. On certain writing prompts, follow QR codes to listen to related YouTube videos. Reinforce vocabulary and grammar that you've learned while encountering new vocabulary and grammar to help you write your own answers. Discover authentic content and practice your listening skills in a fun way!

PRACTICE FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS

Use the writing prompts to prepare for conversations with native speakers. Practice with conversation topics you can actually use, like:

• “여행을 갔을 때 먹어봤던 가장 이상한 음식은 뭐예요?” (What's the most unusual food you've tried while travelling?)
• “스키를 타본 적이 있나요?” (Have you ever been skiing?)
• “부모님 몰래 집을 빠져나간 적이 있나요?” (Have you ever snuck out of your house without your parents knowing?)

After writing your own answer in a safe space - learning the relevant vocabulary and grammar you need to express your thoughts - use these writing prompts in real life and boost your conversation skills.

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?

Writing Conversational Korean: Book One is intended for intermediate level Korean language learners, though it would also be useful for advanced learners. Book One includes dual Korean and English questions, as well as English grammar explanations, while later books in the series geared more towards advanced learners will predominantly use Korean.

The Writing Conversational Korean series:

1. Book One: Experiences, Abilities, Habits, Travel
2. Book Two: Preferences, Entertainment, Food, Nature
3. Book Three: Family, Feelings, Desires, Relationships, Friends
4. Book Four: Memories, Personality, Opinions, Work, School

Katarina Pollock is a co-author of Writing Conversational Korean along with Chelsea Guerra and YuJin Kim. She has been an avid Korean learner since 2018 and lived in Korea in 2019. She has a BA in Statistics and a BA in Marketing from the University of Auckland, NZ. She currently lives in Houston, Tx.

Chelsea Guerra is a co-author of Writing Conversational Korean along with Katarina Pollock and YuJin Kim. She has been an avid Korean learner since 2009 when she first studied abroad in Seoul, South Korea. She later lived in Seoul teaching English from 2014 to 2017. She was awarded a BA in Linguistics from the University of Florida in 2013.

Originally from Gwangju, YuJin Kim has lived in the United States since 2015. She works as a freelance designer and illustrator in California.