{"product_id":"belong-with-konglish-a-guide-to-understanding-korean-style-english-and-avoiding-common-miscommunications-hardcover","title":"Belong with Konglish: A Guide to Understanding Korean-style English and Avoiding Common Miscommunications - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauren Green\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYire Lee\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKonglish is South Korea's own special form of English! \u003c\/strong\u003eTypical English words take on unique meanings and are often not understood by those outside of Korean circles!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn South Korea, a business colleague will be quick to offer you his or her \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ename card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e before inviting you to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to drink soju \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eone shot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many doctors will tell you they prefer to give shots in a patient's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. A friend may be envious of someone's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eS-line\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eV-line\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. A neighbor may bring \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to eat at the beach, and if you're into K-pop, a classmate might invite you to a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003efan sign\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ehighteen star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly every English-speaker who has spent significant time in South Korea or working with Korean communities can tell you a story about a language mix-up while speaking English with someone who was otherwise fluent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Belong with Konglish, Lauren Green (teacher of English as a Second Language for Adults and owner of Lauren's Language Lessons) brilliantly guides the reader through the meanings of essential Konglish words. With the help of native Korean speaker, Yire Lee, Lauren shares examples of common phrases, humorous stories, and helpful culture tips. \u003cstrong\u003eEach chapter comes with an audio link to make sure you can hear authentic pronunciation of key terms! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must-have if you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly do business with Korean companies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork closely with Korean expat or immigrant communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach in South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan to travel to, live in, or work in South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Korean culture, K-pop, K-dramas, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave an interest in learning about language and culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave friends, family members, or loved ones from Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelong with Konglish will make sure you aren't left out of the conversation! Get ready to communicate more successfully, belong more fully in a cross-cultural environment, and take advantage of a tool to better understand your friends, colleagues, coworkers, peers, and even favorite celebrities!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755197530400,"sku":"9798989907854","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0c2bd80271142776e95cc43b99ed19a1.webp?v=1780052729","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/belong-with-konglish-a-guide-to-understanding-korean-style-english-and-avoiding-common-miscommunications-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}