Korean for Dummies - Paperback

by Eunyoung Won (Author), Jeongyi Lee (Author)

Learn Korean with the engaging Dummies method

You love the culture, and you love the language. Korean For Dummies helps you get the basics of Korean so you can communicate successfully, even if you've never studied another language before. This fun guide will help you get the hang of spelling, vocabulary, and grammar, so you can travel, do business, or just enjoy learning something new. Online audio content gives you a well-rounded Korean language learning experience and helps you improve your pronunciation and listening skills. Plus, you'll learn key vocab for common situations you'll encounter while traveling in Korea.

• Learn Korean alphabets and sounds so you can communicate authentically
• Dip into the culture and history of North and South Korea
• Master numbers, verb tenses, travel expressions, and beyond
• Practice, practice, practice your Korean with included audio resources

Beginner students or those wanting to better their Korean reading, writing, and speaking skills will find what they need in Korean For Dummies

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Learn Korean, the proven Dummies way

There are 75 million Korean speakers around the world, and you can be number 75-million-and-one! This book introduces you to the official language of the Korean peninsula. Learn the basics, discover the Korean alphabet, and master essential phrases for everyday situations. The Dummies language learning method makes it easy to travel, work, dine out, shop, and even go to the doctor while speaking Korean. Plus, you can go online to listen to real examples of Korean speakers having conversations, so you can embark on your Korean-speaking adventure right away.

Inside...

• Must-know expressions
• Grammar basics
• Numbers, dates, and time
• Small talk and directions
• Hangeul, the Korean alphabet
• Business and school phrases
• Practice exercises & answers
• Mini-dictionary & verb tables

Author Biography

EunYoung Won is a language educator with over 20 years of experience, including at Harvard and Columbia Universities. Currently, EunYoung is a Teaching Professor of Korean at the University of Washington. Jeongyi Lee, PhD has taught Korean language and culture for over 20 years. Dr. Lee is currently a Professor at Kennesaw State University.