Korean (4)

Author: Li Xianhan et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is designed for students majoring in Korean at colleges and universities, and can also be used by learners in various Korean language classes and for self-study. The book is divided into four volumes, with each volume corresponding to one semester of study, suitable for first and second-year students. The book begins 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 and compares 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 two parts: situational dialogues and short essays, covering both spoken and written forms. This not only improves the oral proficiency of beginners but also enhances their written expression skills. Additionally, the lessons are not overly rigid about the order of grammar difficulty, striving to make the content natural and vivid to help learners acquire authentic Korean. The vocabulary section includes 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 words are 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 grammar systems and terminology compared to previous textbooks. The explanations of grammar and idioms are accurate and detailed, with comparisons to Chinese where possible, making it easier for beginners to 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.