Elementary Korean

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This comprehensive introductory Korean textbook and language learning package is designed for beginning learners, making it suitable for first-year university courses or independent study. No prior knowledge of Korean is required. The new edition features a user-friendly format with numerous illustrations, presenting vocabulary and grammar in an accessible way. Extensive conversations and exercises reinforce language skills and enhance reading and listening comprehension. Included are an MP3 audio CD and a dedicated website, providing rich examples and new illustrations. The textbook offers detailed, non-technical grammar notes, ample writing exercises with an answer key, and authentic dialogue examples. Lessons are structured to build on one another, facilitating easy learning of the Korean alphabet, Hangul, enabling students to read and write authentic Korean quickly. A revised audio CD aids learners in speaking like a native, while a web-based practice component from the University of British Columbia extends learning beyond the book. With increasing enrollment in Korean courses at American universities, this textbook is a valuable resource. A companion workbook is also available, featuring ten activities per lesson to help practice and enhance conversational skills.