Korean (2)

Author: Li Xianhan et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
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 individuals for self-study. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume covering one semester, suitable for first and second-year students. The book starts with the Korean alphabet and pronunciation. Based on the patterns and characteristics of Korean pronunciation, as well as the difficulties faced by beginners, 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 written expression skills. Additionally, when writing the text, the book does not overly adhere to the order of grammar difficulty, striving to make the content natural and vivid to help learners 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. Definitions are limited to the meanings of words that appear in the lesson or are commonly used. Starting from the second volume, important vocabulary is 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 the grammar system and the use of grammatical terms compared to previous textbooks. The explanations of grammar and idioms are accurate and detailed, and are as much as possible compared with Chinese, which is beneficial for learners to correctly understand 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 postscript section with translations of the text, a grammar index, and a vocabulary index, for easy reference and lookup.