Korean 2

Author: Li Xianhan
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Publication Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book is designed for students of Korean language programs in colleges and universities, and is also suitable for various Korean language classes and individual self-study. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume covering one semester, intended for first and second-year students. The book begins with the pronunciation of Korean letters. Based on the patterns and characteristics of Korean pronunciation, along with the difficulties faced by beginners when learning Korean, it provides a detailed introduction and compares it with Chinese pronunciation to help beginners accurately grasp the key points of Korean pronunciation. Each lesson includes text, new words, 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 writing the text, it does not overly adhere to the order of grammatical difficulty, striving to make the content natural and lively to enable beginners to learn authentic Korean. The new words section includes all new words that appear in the text and exercises, with their parts of speech indicated for each word. The definitions are limited to the meanings that appear in the current lesson or are generally common. Starting from the second volume, the book provides detailed explanations of some important words in the form of vocabulary usage, along with abundant example sentences. The grammar and idioms section strictly follows the current Korean grammar norms, so there are significant differences in the grammar system and terminology usage compared to previous textbooks. The explanations of grammar and idioms are accurate and detailed, and they are compared with Chinese as much as possible to facilitate beginners in correctly understanding the meaning of grammar. 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 final appendix with translations of the text, a grammar index, and a vocabulary index, making it convenient for reference and lookup.