Public Korean (Hangul)

Author: Jin Chenglan, Pu Wenzi, Xu Fengzi
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is designed for students taking Korean elective courses, providing material for public Korean language courses in colleges and universities, as well as for short-term Korean beginner training programs. The book consists of 16 scenarios and 16 lessons. Based on the actual needs of beginners starting from zero, the introductory section offers a comprehensive overview of Korean language characteristics, including letters, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, which are reflected in the lessons. The book features a simple and easy-to-understand structure, emphasizes basic grammar, and provides practical content. Each lesson is divided into 8 sections: Highlights, Dialogue 1, Dialogue 2, Lesson Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar Explanation, Exercises, Supplementary Vocabulary, and Korean Culture Cards.
Highlights are the most basic and common sentences in each lesson's scenario dialogue, designed to highlight key sentences and grammar, helping beginners master scenario-related phrases and improve their spoken Korean skills. Each scenario dialogue includes Dialogue 1 and Dialogue 2, focusing on simple topics with natural and vivid content to express accurate and appropriate Korean, enabling learners to acquire authentic Korean. Lesson Vocabulary lists only the new words appearing in the lesson, with definitions limited to the meanings presented in the text, aiding in comprehension. The Pronunciation section notes all phonetic changes in each dialogue according to Korean pronunciation rules. The Grammar Explanation defines grammatical concepts, conjunctions, and corresponding Chinese meanings, facilitating understanding. The Exercises section uses sentence pattern practice to help learners construct full sentences, preventing vocabulary-based errors in speaking. Exercises are not limited to the text but include rich and practical content. Supplementary Vocabulary lists the new words from the exercises, helping students expand their vocabulary. Korean Culture Cards introduce Korean life and culture, enabling learners to understand Korean people and society while also improving their reading skills.