New Basic Korean (Volume 1) (Includes CD)

Author: Li Hongmei, Yu Chengyun, Editors
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The language level of this textbook is equivalent to the beginner level of the Korean Language Proficiency Test (KLPT). It can be used by first-year students of Korean language majors in universities, as a Korean language training textbook for adults, or as a reference for self-study. The book is divided into three units. The units include an introduction, phonetics, and numerals. The second and third units each contain 5 lessons. After the lesson sections, there is a comprehensive exercise for the book and appendices. Its specific features are:
The common feature of other textbooks in China and abroad is starting with phonetics, but this textbook arranges an introduction to Korean language in the first unit to consider professionalism and students' systematic understanding of Korean. The introduction section includes the creation and principles of Hunmin Jeongeum, the characteristics of Korean, the historical periods of Korean, standard language, and dialects. The phonetics section of the first unit provides a systematic and detailed introduction to the phonetic rules of Korean, while analyzing phonetic changes in the pronunciation of Koreans. This allows students to gain both synchronic and diachronic understanding of Korean phonetic rules.
The second feature is the selection and arrangement of vocabulary. The vocabulary chosen for this textbook considers multiple aspects such as practicality, contemporaneity, and frequency. Efforts are made to select high-frequency, contemporary, and realistic vocabulary, while also including a vocabulary section that introduces new words and slang. To facilitate students' mastery and memorization of vocabulary, the vocabulary list is categorized by 'nominals' and 'verbs', semantic fields, etc. Moreover, it breaks away from the explanation methods used in many other textbooks.
The third feature is the selection, arrangement, and explanation of grammatical points. The grammar chosen in this textbook is based on the grammatical statistics of the National Institute of the Korean Language and the actual learning situation of Chinese students. Each grammatical point is carefully analyzed, and the order is arranged by considering factors such as usage frequency, difficulty, and universality. To improve and master students' grammatical application skills, this textbook considers the connections between grammatical points from multiple angles, grouping closely related grammar within sentences and specific contexts to facilitate students' use and mastery, ultimately aiming to truly enhance language proficiency. To help students use grammar correctly, comparisons are provided for easily confused grammatical points. Additionally, the explanations of grammatical points combine textual descriptions with contextual examples, using supplementary visual materials to enhance understanding and application.
The fourth feature is the exercises. The exercises are designed to balance the improvement of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation skills while also considering the question types of the Korean Language Proficiency Test. Various exercises with diverse formats are carefully designed to enhance cognitive abilities. To improve students' cognitive abilities, this textbook extensively uses vivid images, comics, advertisements, and newspaper materials in the exercises. The textbook also includes comprehensive exercises to reinforce learning content.
Teaching Objectives: Through systematic learning, this textbook aims to lay a solid foundation for students in the beginner stage of Korean language learning, enabling them to proceed to more advanced studies.