The Sounds of Korean - Hardcover

Shin, Jiyoung; Kiaer, Jieun; Cha, Jaeeun

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107030056 ISBN 13: 9781107030053

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

This introduction to the sounds of Korean is designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of the language and includes online sound files, which demonstrate the sounds and pronunciation described. It will be an invaluable resource for students of Korean wanting to understand the basis of the current state of Korean phonetics and phonology, as well as for those studying Korean linguistics. · Provides a complete and authoritative description and explanation of the current state of Korean phonetics and phonology · Gives clear comparisons with English and provides practical advice on pronunciation · Provides a wealth of authentic Korean examples · Each chapter contains exercises and Did you know? sections to help students put their knowledge into practice.

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Review:

'Packed with information and extremely readable, this book is simply the most comprehensive and informative book on Korean phonetics and phonology available in English.' Lucien Brown, University of Oregon

'An excellent introduction and an important source of information about Korean phonetics. It provides learner-friendly explanations of nearly all aspects of Korean phonetics without employing too much linguistic/phonetic jargon.' Jaehoon Yeon, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

Book Description:

This introduction to the sounds of Korean is designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of the language and includes online sound files which demonstrate the sounds and pronunciation described. It will be an invaluable resource for students of Korean as well as those studying Korean linguistics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1107030056
• ISBN 13: 9781107030053
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 262