Standard Korean Pronunciation - (Teaching Version) (MP3)

Author: Yin Jing'ai
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to learning Korean through four chapters. Chapter 1 is "Basic Knowledge of Korean Phonetics," which briefly introduces the creation principles of Korean letters, Korean letters and syllables, giving learners a preliminary understanding of the phonetic system of Korean. In this chapter, the book also organizes in detail common pronunciation issues faced by Chinese learners of Korean and compares them with Chinese, helping learners pay sufficient attention. Chapter 2 is "Korean Pronunciation," which is the core part of the book, consisting of three sections: Consonants, Vowels, and Phonological Changes. In the Consonants and Vowels sections, pronunciation rules are explained in detail by comparing them with Chinese pronunciation, and practical and effective exercises are provided after each section, such as pronunciation mouth exercises and discrimination exercises, to help learners consolidate their knowledge promptly. The Phonological Changes section not only summarizes the pronunciation rules concisely but also includes exercises comparing similar sounds to help learners eliminate interference from their native language and avoid transfer phenomena in the target language. Chapter 3, "Non-phonemic Phonemes in Korean," organizes Korean stress, tone, intonation, and phonological length, helping learners systematically grasp the phonetic system of Korean. Chapter 4 is "Word Spelling and Sentence Expression." In the "Word Spelling" section, common vocabulary is organized by major themes, and practical daily emergency vocabulary such as "Shopping, Asking for Directions" is added. The "Sentence Expression" section lists various common sentence patterns and their corresponding phonetic tones, making it easier for learners to master standard sentence reading techniques. Additionally, the book includes materials related to Korea, such as "Korean Songs" and "Korean Introductions," at the end of each chapter, providing learners with resources to better understand Korea. The appendix includes small knowledge points such as Korea's public holidays, well-known companies, and famous attractions, offering learners comprehensive Korean information.