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한국말하시네요! You Speak Korean! can be used as a textbook:
- in non-heritage college classes (for speakers of English)
- in heritage classes (speakers with home Korean background)
- in community-based classes
- for self-studying individuals
Features of the You Speak Korean! series
- Team of experienced language teachers as authors, who have extensive background in Linguistics and language-learning
- Classroom testing for years in one of the nation's largest Korean programs, with heritage and non-heritage students
- Comprehensive glossaries, both English-to-Korean and Korean-to-English
- Fun and enlightening culture points and language points
- Catchy mnemonic tips and examples to demonstrate semantic nuance
- Full-color illustrations to limit "translation" and encourage conceptualization
- Witty and natural dialogues and cultural notes relevant to modern student life
Vocabulary lessons
- Useful and fun vocabulary sets introduced thematically
- Build fluency on various everyday topics
- Vocabulary exercises for every vocabulary list
Grammar lessons
- focus on common Korean verb forms and expressions
- explanations are concise but thorough
- right and wrong example sentences for grammar points
- grammar exercises build in complexity and integrate previous grammar and vocabulary
- exercises emphasize 1-on-1 communication and context for grammar and vocabulary usage
- reading comprehension offers review and expanded context for chapter grammar and vocabulary
- workbook, listening exercises, even songs all contribute to make this series a complete, fun course!
Introductory Korean Textbooks
Accompanying Workbooks
Korean Verb Conjugation at a Glance
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A sturdy, laminated card (8.5" x 11") that summarizes the regular and irregular patterns of Korean verb conjugation with various types of endings and suffixes.