New Standard Korean. 1, Beginner

Author: Jin Chongxie
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This textbook is specifically designed for foreign students learning Korean, aiming to help them learn Korean easily and become familiar with the lives and culture of Koreans in a short time. The textbook is learner-centered, with the primary goal of improving students' language communication and interpersonal skills, emphasizing the cultivation of comprehensive abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The textbook features main characters and uses a wealth of visual materials to help learners understand the content and enhance memory. The content of the textbook mostly covers basic situations that foreigners encounter when living in Korea and communicating with Koreans, with a broad scope and strong practicality. The textbook uses standard Korean—Seoul dialect, with natural, vivid, and authentic language. One of the distinctive features of this textbook is the consistent integration of Korean culture into both the content and layout, enabling learners to understand Korean customs and traditions while learning the language. This Korean textbook is divided into three levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—with each level consisting of two volumes. The content progresses from simple to complex, systematically improving learners' Korean proficiency. The listening materials, vocabulary, and grammar explanations in the beginner and intermediate textbooks are placed in appendices at the back of the books, accompanied by corresponding Chinese translations for easy reference and use by beginners and intermediate learners. After the publication of this textbook, a series of (Chinese edition workbooks) will be released to complement it, making the learning process easier and more effective. As a result, Chinese students will have access to a comprehensive series of Korean textbooks.