{"product_id":"elementary-korean-second-edition-includes-access-to-website-for-native-speaker-audio-recordings-paperback","title":"Elementary Korean: Second Edition (Includes Access to Website for Native Speaker Audio Recordings) - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoss King\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJaehoon Yeon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook and language learning package.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKorean is now the 11th most popular language taught at American universities. This new edition of \u003ci\u003eElementary Korean\u003c\/i\u003e, the most comprehensive and detailed introductory Korean textbook available, offers beginning learners of Korean everything they need to learn the language effectively. Perfect for a first-year university-level course use or the independent language learner. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new format, now with dozens of illustrations, presents Korean vocabulary and Korean grammar in an accessible and understandable manner while extensive conversations and exercises help to reinforce the Korean language and build reading and listening comprehension. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edition includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Downloadable companion audio with native speaker recordings and a dedicated website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rich and highly nuanced examples with brand new illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Grammar notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmple writing exercises with an accompanying answer key.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Detailed examples of authentic dialogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Plenty of writing practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDialogues, reading texts, and written exercises are in Hangul, the Korean alphabet, so students are quickly able to read and write authentic Korean. Layered lessons are designed to build on each other, making Korean easy to learn from the most popular introductory Korean language textbook available. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded is downloadable revised audio that helps learners to speak like a native and a web-based practice component through the University of British Columbia that can help students to learn Korean even beyond the pages of this book. According to the Modern Language Association, enrollment in Korean in American universities is increasing rapidly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Available separately is the companion \u003ci\u003eElementary Korean Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, which assists learners in practicing and polishing their Korean language skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, offering a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Korean. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoss King\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. Dr. King taught Korean language and linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, from 1990 to 1994, before accepting his current position. Dr. King's research interests range from Korean historical grammar, dialectology and pedagogy to the language, culture and history of the ethnic Korean minority in the former Soviet Union. He also serves as Dean of the Korean Language Village at Concordia Language Villages, a Korean language and culture summer immersion program for young people ages 7 to 18 that is based in northern Minnesota. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaehoon Yeon\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 is the author of \u003ci\u003eKorean Grammatical Constructions: Their Form and Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e (Saffron Books, London) and the co-author of \u003ci\u003eKorean: A Comprehensive Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e (Routledge), \u003ci\u003eComplete Korean: Teach Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e (Hodder Education) and \u003ci\u003eIntegrated Korean: Advanced I, II\u003c\/i\u003e (University of Hawaii Press). He has published many articles on Korean grammar and linguistics. He has been teaching Korean language and linguistics at SOAS since 1989. Dr. Yeon's research interests include a wide range of Korean linguistics (especially morpho-syntax) and linguistic typology, Korean language pedagogy, and translation.\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 10 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757637665056,"sku":"9780804844987","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/659e3dde7e5a8514712c13eac814b0a3.webp?v=1780107551","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/elementary-korean-second-edition-includes-access-to-website-for-native-speaker-audio-recordings-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}