Korean For Dummies

by Hong, Jungwook; Lee, Wang

• ISBN13: 9780470037188
• ISBN10: 0470037180
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-04
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Start speaking Korean the fun and easy way with Korean For Dummies, a no-nonsense guide to Korean culture and the basics of Korean language. Pick up basic phrases and commonly used words so that you can converse with Koreans in both business and personal situations. You'll learn Korean for everyday life and task-specific expressions for Korean on the go. In addition, you'll discover important and fascinating aspects of Korean culture.This handy guide won't burden you with lists of grammar rules; just look up the phrases and cultural phrases that you need or read through the whole book for a general overview. You'll be able to place material in a daily context with cultural tidbits, phonetic spelling of Korean words, and the recorded Korean dialogues on the accompanying CD. Exercises will jog your memory and reinforce everything that you learn. Find out how to: Use basic phrases and words correctly Converse intelligently about Korean culture Do business with a Korean company Say task-specific expressions Pronounce Korean words Put material in a real-world context Make a good first impression with KoreansComplete with lists of ten ways to learn Korean quickly, ten phrases to make you sound Korean, ten expressions that Koreans like to use, and ten things you should never do around a Korean, Korean For Dummies is your one-stop guide to speaking basic Korean and understanding the fundamentals of Korean culture.

Author Biography

Jungwook Hong created a Korean language program and founded the Korean Studies Organization at the University of Virginia. Wang Lee has worked as a Korean translator, tutor, and interpreter.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Getting Down the Basics

The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Korean Grammar and Numbers

Introductions and Greetings

Korean in Action

Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk

Eating and Drinking

Shopping Made Easy

Exploring the Town

Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports

Making Connections: Phone, Mail, Fax, and Internet

At the Office and Around the House

Korean on the Go

Money, Money, Money

Asking Directions

Staying at a Hotel

Transportation

Planning a Trip

Handling an Emergency

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways to Get a Quick Handle on Korean

Ten Things to Avoid Doing in Korea

Ten Favorite Korean Expressions

Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Korean

Appendixes

Korean Verbs

Mini-Dictionary

Answer Key

On the CD

Tracks on the CD

System Requirements

Customer Care

Index

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