Elementary Korean - Hardcover

King, Ross; Yeon, Jae-Hoon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 080483976X ISBN 13: 9780804839761

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

This new edition of the most comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook available offers beginning learners of Korean everything they need to learn the language effectively. It is perfect for a first-year university-level course use or for the independent language learner. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary. A new format, now with dozens of illustrations, presents vocabulary, grammar, conversations, and exercises, makes Korean accessible and understandable. The new edition includes corrections and some new content, such as new vocabulary and exercises. A revised audio CD assists learners in speaking like a native. A web-based practice component accompanies this new edition. Users can access it through the University of British Columbia Korean Department's website.

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About the Author

Ross King, Ph.D., is Professor of Korean and Head of the Department of Asian Studies at the University of British Columbia. He completed his B.A. in Linguistics at Yale and his doctorate in Linguistics (Korean) at Harvard.

Jaehoon Yeon, Ph.D., is Professor of Korean Language and Linguistics and Chair of the Centre of Korean Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. He has published many books and articles on Korean grammar and linguistics.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080483976X
• ISBN 13: 9780804839761
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384