Korean 3

Author: Institute of Korean Culture, Peking University
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: This book is designed for students majoring in Korean at colleges and universities, and can also be used by various Korean language classes and self-learners. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume corresponding to one semester of study, suitable for first and second-year students. The book begins with the pronunciation of Korean letters. Based on the rules and characteristics of Korean pronunciation, as well as the difficulties faced by beginners in learning Korean, it provides a detailed introduction, comparing it with Chinese pronunciation to help learners accurately grasp the key points of Korean pronunciation. Each lesson includes text, vocabulary, grammar and idioms, and exercises. The text is divided into situational dialogues and short essays, covering both spoken and written forms, which not only improves the oral proficiency of beginners but also enhances their written expression skills. Additionally, when compiling the text, the book does not overly adhere to the difficulty sequence of grammar, striving to make the content natural and vivid to enable learners to acquire authentic Korean. The vocabulary section includes new words from the text, as well as words from grammar and exercises, with part of speech indicated for each word. The definitions are limited to the meanings that appear in the lesson or are commonly used. Starting from the second volume, some important words are explained in the form of vocabulary usage, with detailed explanations and abundant example sentences. The grammar and idioms section strictly follows the current Korean grammar standards, so there are significant differences in grammar systems and terminology compared to previous textbooks. The explanations of grammar and idioms are accurate and detailed, with comparisons to Chinese where possible, which helps beginners understand the meaning of grammar correctly. Furthermore, the book includes a variety of exercises with supplementary and inspirational content, which can be completed during class time or selected as homework. The book also includes a postscript section with translations of the text, a grammar index, and a vocabulary index, making it convenient for reference and lookup.