500 Common Korean Idioms
Title | 500 Common Korean Idioms PDF eBook |
Author | Danielle O. Pyun |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 371 |
Release | 2018-01-02 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 131551947X |
500 Common Korean Idioms is a useful learner’s tool that presents the 500 most commonly used Korean idioms in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. Structured with practicality in mind, the book presents: idioms with their literal and natural translations; usage notes describing the meaning, typical use, and any related cultural topic; several example sentences providing context and showing appropriate use of each idiom; important vocabulary and expressions highlighted in each chapter for review; an MP3 file for each idiom (online). Suitable for intermediate to advanced learners of Korean, 500 Common Korean Idioms provides a step-by-step approach to gaining greater fluency through a grasp of the most common idioms in the language.
500 Basic Korean Verbs
Title | 500 Basic Korean Verbs PDF eBook |
Author | Kyubyong Park |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Total Pages | 515 |
Release | 2015-08-04 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1462917003 |
This is a complete study guide to the most common Korean verbs Korean grammar is notoriously difficult for foreigners to master but is essential for those wishing to learn Korean. Easy-to-use 500 Basic Korean Verbs is the only comprehensive guide to the correct usage of Korean verbs available for English-speaking learners. Each of the 500 most important Korean verbs is presented in a convenient single-page format that gives the verb's meaning and pronunciation and displays the verb's 48 key tenses, speech levels, and moods (all accompanied by romanizations). Also included are a handy guide to the Korean language and verb conjugation and reference tables of basic Korean verb types, along with 3 indexes (Romanized, Hangeul, and English). 500 Basic Korean Verbs Includes: Conjugations by tense, speech levels, and mood. "Model verb" system quickly identifies each verb's pattern. Sample sentences demonstrating the verb's correct usage. Free downloadable audio provides pronunciations for the verbs and 1,000 example sentences. Korean characters (Hangul) as well as romanized pronunciations to help English speakers. Two-color design makes quick reference easy.
100 Korean Idioms & Slang
Title | 100 Korean Idioms & Slang PDF eBook |
Author | 현희, 윤재원 |
Publisher | Darakwon |
Total Pages | 265 |
Release | 2024-07-15 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 8927767314 |
The MP3 included in the book can be downloaded free of charge from the website (www.darakwon.co.kr) “When I listen to BTS’s song, the words ‘pumpkin seed’ are in there. Why on earth is that in there?” “In BLACKPINK’s song, when they miss someone, why are ‘intestines’ burning up?” Foreigners who like K-Pop and understand Korean lyrics to a certain degree might have seen the idioms and slang in the lyrics and tilted their head at these kinds of expressions. By presenting the idioms, four-character idioms, and slang hidden in K-Pop lyrics along with fun illustrations and example sentences, “100 Korean Idioms & Slang” was designed to help Korean-language learners at the intermediate level and above encounter and deeply understand Korean emotions and culture expressed in K-Pop lyrics, all while acquiring and having a command of various Korean expressions. Through simple quizzes and detailed explanations, this book allows readers to learn the origin and meaning of 50 idioms, 25 four-character idioms, and 25 slang words that appear in song lyrics, and helps them to understand K-Pop lyrics. Vivid descriptive examples and dialogues are presented for each expression, so you can practice and understand the context in which the expressions are used. Additionally, for each expression and example sentence, MP3 audio files of professional voice actors are provided via QR code, so you can check and follow along with the correct pronunciation and intonation. * Learn expressions that are actually used in K-Pop! Finds and explains the meaning of idiomatic expressions, four-character idioms, and slang words that are actually used in various K-Pop songs that are gaining popularity all around the world, so that foreign learners can grow more accustomed to Korean idiomatic expressions that can be difficult and unfamiliar. * You can infer the meaning of expressions through fun illustrations and quizzes to help you guess definitions! Idiomatic expressions aren’t frequently used with a literal meaning. With fun illustrations and simple quizzes, interest is maintained and you can do simple checks of your own knowledge, allowing learners to try to infer the meaning and usage of idiomatic expressions for themselves. * Through sound files, you can learn intonation and vivid nuance, and use expressions like a native speaker! Various idiomatic expressions and slang are used not just in K-Pop lyrics, but also in the daily lives of Korean people. Accordingly, by listening to and following along with sound files of professional voice actors for all expressions and example sentences, you can practice intonation and vivid nuance, and use expressions naturally like Koreans do in real-life conversations. * Check out idiomatic expressions found in a variety of K-Pop songs! Each expression introduces the K-Pop songs in which it is used, allowing learners to check out various songs in which an expression appears, aside from the songs they already know. If there’s a song you’re unfamiliar with, you can search for it and listen to it, and review while listening to the lyrics to hear the context in which the expression you learned is used. 도서에 포함된 MP3(CD) 음원은 다락원 홈페이지(www.darakwon.co.kr)에서 무료 다운로드 가능합니다. “BTS의 노래를 듣다 보면 ‘호박씨’가 나오는데, 대체 이게 왜 나오는 거죠?” “블랙핑크 노래에서는 네가 보고 싶은데, 대체 왜 ‘애’가 불타는 거죠?” K-Pop을 좋아하고, 어느 정도 한국어 가사를 이해하는 외국인들은 가사 속에 나오는 관용 표현이나 유행어 등을 보면서 이런 표현들에 고개를 갸우뚱한 적이 있을 것이다. “100 Korean Idioms & Slang”은 중급 이상의 한국어 학습자들을 대상으로 K-Pop 노래 가사 속에 숨겨진 관용어, 사자성어, 유행어를 재미있는 삽화, 예문과 함께 제시함으로써 다양한 한국어 표현을 습득하고 구사하는 동시에, K-Pop 가사에 나타나는 한국인의 정서와 문화를 보다 깊이 이해할 수 있도록 기획되었다. 노래 가사 속에 등장한 50개의 관용어와 25개의 사자성어, 25개의 유행어를 간단한 퀴즈와 꼼꼼한 설명을 통해 그 유래와 의미를 알아보고, 나아가 K-Pop 가사 이해에 도움이 되도록 하였다. 각 표현마다 생생한 서술형 예문과 대화문을 제시하고 있어 어떤 맥락 속에서 표현이 활용되는지를 파악하고 연습할 수 있다. 또한 모든 표현과 예문은 QR 코드를 통해 전문 성우의 음성을 MP3 파일로 제공하고 있어 정확한 발음과 억양까지 확인하고 따라 할 수 있다. <출판사 리뷰> - K-Pop에서 실제 사용된 표현을 배운다! 전 세계적인 인기를 구가하고 있는 다양한 K-Pop 노래에 실제 사용된 관용 표현과 사자성어, 그리고 유행어 표현을 찾아 그 의미와 유래를 설명하고 있어, 외국인 학습자들에게 생소하고 어려울 수 있는 한국어 관용 표현과 더 친숙해질 수 있다. - 재미있는 삽화와 의미 유추 퀴즈로 표현의 의미를 유추해 볼 수 있다! 관용 표현은 문자 그대로의 의미로 사용되지 않는 경우가 허다하다. 따라서 학습자들이 관용 표현의 의미와 활용을 스스로 유추해 볼 수 있도록 재미있는 삽화와 간단한 퀴즈로 흥미를 유발하고 자신의 지식을 간단히 점검해 볼 수 있다. - 음원을 통해 생생한 어감과 억양을 익히고 원어민처럼 표현을 활용할 수 있다! K-Pop 가사뿐 아니라 한국인의 일상생활에서도 다양한 관용 표현, 유행어가 실제로 사용되고 있다. 따라서 모든 표현과 예문을 전문 성우의 음원을 듣고 따라 해 봄으로써 생생한 어감과 억양을 연습하고, 실제 대화 상황에서 한국인처럼 자연스럽게 표현을 활용할 수 있다. - 다양한 K-Pop 노래 속에서 관용 표현을 확인해 본다! 각 표현별로 그것이 사용된 K-Pop 노래들을 소개하고 있어, 학습자들이 각자 이미 알고 있는 노래 이외에도 표현이 등장하는 다양한 노래들을 확인할 수 있다. 몰랐던 노래가 있다면 검색하여 들어 보고, 학습한 표현이 어떤 맥락에서 사용되었는지 가사를 들으면서 복습해 볼 수도 있다. Contents 목차 서문 Preface 4 일러두기 How to Use This Book 6 차례 Table of Contents 10 Part 1 관용어 Idioms 12 1. 간에 기별도 안 가다 For the message to not even reach the liver 14 2. 고삐를 늦추다 To loosen the reins 16 3. 골로 가다 To go to the valley 18 4. 골탕 먹다 To eat bone broth soup 20 5 귀에 못이 박히다 To get a callus in your ear 22 6. 그림의 떡 Rice cake in a picture 24 7. 김칫국부터 마시다 To drink kimchi soup first 26 8. 깡통을 차다 To wear a can 28 9. 깨가 쏟아지다 To rain sesame seeds 30 10. 낙인 찍다 To brand 32 11. 눈 깜짝할 사이 In the blink of an eye 34 12. 눈 하나 깜짝 안 하다 To not blink an eye 36 13. 눈앞이 캄캄하다 For it to be dark in front of one’s eyes 38 14. 눈에 밟히다 To have one’s eye stepped on 40 15. 대박이 나다 For a large gourd to sprout 42 16. 뒷구멍으로 호박씨를 까다 To shell pumpkin seeds with your behind 44 17. 딴전을 부리다/피우다 To act like it’s a different shop 46 18. 말짱 도루묵 All sandfish 48 19. 머리에 맴돌다 To hover in one’s head 50 20. 바가지를 긁다 To scratch the bowl 52 21. 바람을 피우다 To act like the wind 54 22. 발이 떨어지지 않다 For one’s feet to not come up off the ground 56 23. 배가 아프다 For one’s stomach to hurt 58 24. 배꼽을 잡다 To grab one’s belly button 60 25. 배알이 꼴리다 For one’s guts to be twisted 62 26. 백기를 들다 To raise a white flag 64 27. 본전도 못 찾다 To be unable to even find the principal 66 28. 비위를 맞추다 To adjust one’s stomach 68 29. 산통을 깨다 To break the box of fortunes 70 30. 새빨간 거짓말 A bright red lie 72 31. 속이 타다 For one’s insides to burn 74 32. 손꼽아 기다리다 To wait counting on one’s fingers 76 33. 시치미를 떼다 To take a name tag off a falcon 78 34. 애가 타다 For one’s intestines to burn 80 35. 약이 오르다 For one to be nettled 82 36. 어깨가 무겁다 For one’s shoulders to be heavy 84 37. 오지랖이 넓다 For the front of one’s clothes to be wide 86 38. 이를 악물다 To grit one’s teeth 88 39. 족쇄를 채우다 To put shackles on 90 40. 쥐도 새도 모르게 Without a mouse or a bird realizing 92 41. 직성이 풀리다 For one’s star to be released 94 42. 찬물을 끼얹다 To douse with cold water 96 43. 총대를 메다 To carry the gunstock 98 44. 탈을 쓰다 To wear a mask 100 45. 통이 크다 For the size to be big 102 46. 퇴짜를 놓다/맞다 To mark/to be marked with the character for “reject” 104 47. 트집을 잡다 To grab at a hole 106 48. 풀이 죽다 For the starch to give way 108 49. 학을 떼다 To get rid of malaria 110 50. 허리띠를 졸라매다 To tighten one’s belt 112 Part 2 사자성어 Four-Character Idioms 114 51. 경거망동 To behave frivolously and foolishly 116 52. 고진감래 After all of the bitterness comes sweetness 118 53. 금상첨화 Adding flowers on top of silk 120 54. 기고만장 For one’s energy to rise to a height of 10,000 jang 122 55. 노심초사 To be so concerned with something that one burns with worry 124 56. 대기만성 For a large bowl to be completed late 126 57. 배은망덕 To forget and betray the favor you received from someone 128 58. 백발백중 To shoot 100 times and hit 100 times 130 59. 백전백승 To fight 100 times and win 100 times 132 60. 사필귀정 Everything will certainly return to the proper path 134 61. 안하무인 Below one’s eyes, nobody exists 136 62. 약육강식 The flesh of the weak becomes the food of the strong 138 63. 오매불망 To be unable to forget while asleep or awake 140 64. 우유부단 To be so soft that one can’t make a decision 142 65. 유유자적 To live as one pleases, inleisure and relaxation 144 66. 이심전심 To communicate from heart to heart 146 67. 이열치열 To use heat to deal with heat 148 68. 작심삼일 A firmly made up mind cannot last 3 days 150 69. 절치부심 To gnash one’s teeth and for one’s mind to be troubled 152 70. 조강지처 A wife who sared a meal of dregs of liquor and rice bran 154 71. 천방지축 The direction of the heavens and the axis of the earth 156 72. 천생연분 A relationship decided by the heavens 158 73. 칠전팔기 To fall down seven times and get up eight times 160 74. 함흥차사 A government official dispatched to Hamheung 162 75. 호시탐탐 A tiger stare and glowers 164 Part 3 유행어 Slang 166 76. 극혐 Ultra hate / Ultra disgusting 168 77. 깜놀 Shocked / Shook 170 78. 꼰대 Kkondae / Boomer 172 79. 꽃길만 걷자 Let’s only walk on paths of flowers / Everything is coming up roses 174 80. 노답 No answer / No solution 176 81. 노잼 No fun / Not funny 178 82. 눈누난나 Nunu nana 180 83. 라떼는 말이야 A latte is... / Back in my day 182 84. 멘붕 Mental collapse / Mental breakdown 184 85. 무야호 Mu-yahoo 186 86. 소확행 Small but certain happiness 188 87. 솔까 Honestly 190 88. 심쿵 Heart boom / Heart pounding 192 89. 썸 타다 To feel “Some” / To be in a situationship 194 90. 어그로 Aggro / Provoking / Trolling 196 91. 열폭 Inferiority explosion 198 92. 인싸 Insider / Social / Popular 200 93. 입덕하다 To become a fan / To get hooked 202 94. 지못미 Sorry I couldn’t protect you 204 95. 쩔다 To be salted / To be awesome / To be very good or bad 206 96. 최애 Most loved / Bias 208 97. 취향 저격 Preference shot / My style 210 98. 하드 캐리 Hard carry / To carry 212 99. 흑역사 Dark history / Dark past 214 100. 1도 모르다 To not know / To know nothing / To have no idea 216 부록 Appendix 218 퀴즈 정답 Quiz Answer 220 의미와 용례 한국어 설명 Meaning & Origin in Korean 225 K-Pop 색인 Index of K-Pop Songs 248 100개 표현 목록 Alphabetical Index of 100 Expressions 260
Essential Korean Idioms
Title | Essential Korean Idioms PDF eBook |
Author | Jeyseon Lee |
Publisher | Seoul Selection |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2017-10-30 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1624121047 |
The most useful and comprehensive reference for learning and applying Korean idioms. Korean Essential Idioms outlines the meaning and usage of idioms used in everyday speech in Korean. The book contains 30 units, and each unit features ten idioms in four exercises, a dialogue, a warm-up quiz, practice questions, and an interview activity. This book helps foreign learners learn and understand the Korean idioms actually used by native speakers.
1000 Key Korean Idioms and Proverbs
Title | 1000 Key Korean Idioms and Proverbs PDF eBook |
Author | 민지영 Min Jin-young |
Publisher | Darakwon |
Total Pages | 481 |
Release | 2022-08-01 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 8927766024 |
This book was designed to present Korean idioms and proverbs in the form of a dictionary to enable foreign students learning Korean to use these expressions in everyday conversation. Idioms and proverbs also appear as important expressions in TOPIK questions, and they are highly useful in everyday life. In this book, 1,000 idioms and proverbs that were selected according to frequency have been divided into 13 major themes and sub-topics to be studied. Vivid example sentences utilizing each expression are presented in a conversational format, and English translations and audio recordings are also provided to enhance students’ understanding. Using “Confirmation Questions” and “Idioms and Proverbs Seen in TOPIK Questions” in the appendix, students can check their level of understanding and identify how idioms and proverbs are mainly used in TOPIK reading questions, so this book can also be highly useful for preparing for the TOPIK exam. - 1,000 carefully selected key Korean idioms and proverbs! This book contains a total of 1,000 entries that include expressions with high frequency of use and great educational effectiveness based on five major sources. Both Korean and English translations explaining the meaning of each entry are included, and synonyms, origins, and additional explanations are also provided to increase students’ understanding of each expression. - Study by subject using 13 systematically categorized major themes and sub-topics! 1,000 expressions were categorized and sorted into 13 major themes, and the major themes were then divided into a total of 56 sub-topics so students could efficiently learn the expressions by grouping them by subject. Confirmation questions are provided in the appendix so students can check that they have mastered the expressions in each sub-topic and so they can review and self-evaluate. - English translations and audio files of practical dialogues provided! Sample dialogues utilizing each expression are provided along with English translations so students can understand how each expression is used in actual conversations in context. In addition, audio files recorded by professional voice actors are provided through QR codes so students can master the correct pronunciation and intonation all at once. - Obtain a high score on the TOPIK exam through TOPIK-style practice questions in the appendix! Using TOPIK-style practice questions in the appendix, students can check how the idioms and proverbs they have learned are presented in TOPIK reading questions. After studying the major themes, students can solve TOPIK-style questions to review the content they have learned while also completing adequate practice to achieve a high score on the TOPIK exam. 도서에 포함된 MP3(CD) 음원은 다락원 홈페이지(www.darakwon.co.kr)에서 무료 다운로드 가능합니다. 1,000개의 핵심 속담 ∙ 관용어 표현으로 한국어 실력을 향상한다! 이 책은 한국어를 배우는 외국인 학습자를 대상으로 한국의 관용어와 속담을 표현 사전 형식으로 제시하여 이를 일상회화에서 활용할 수 있게 하고자 기획되었다. 속담과 관용어는 TOPIK 문제에서도 비중 있게 나오는 표현으로 일상생활에서도 활용도가 높다. 이 책에서는 빈도에 따라 선별한 1,000여 개의 관용어와 속담을 총 13개의 대주제와 하위 소주제로 나눠 학습할 수 있도록 하였다. 각 표현을 활용한 생생한 예문을 대화 형식으로 제시하고 있으며, 영어 번역 및 음성 녹음과 함께 제공하고 있어 이해도를 높였다. 부록의 ‘확인 문제’와 ‘TOPIK 문제로 본 관용어와 속담’ 문제를 통해 자신의 이해도를 확인하고 TOPIK 읽기 문제에서 관용어와 속담이 주로 어떻게 출제되는지를 파악함으로써 TOPIK 시험 대비에도 유용하게 활용할 수 있도록 하였다. 출판사 리뷰 - 1000개의 핵심 한국어 속담 관용어 표현을 엄선하여 수록! 이 책에 수록된 표제어는 총 1,000개로 크게 다섯 개의 자료를 바탕으로 빈도가 높고 교육적 효과가 큰 표현을 수록하였다. 표제어의 의미 설명을 한국어와 영어 번역을 모두 제공하고 있으며, 유의어와 유래 및 추가 설명도 함께 제공하여 표현에 대한 이해도를 높일 수 있도록 하였다. - 체계적으로 분류한 13개의 대주제와 소주제로 주제별 학습 가능! 1,000개의 표현을 13개의 대주제로 분류하여 정리하였으며, 대주제는 다시 총 56개의 소주제로 분류하여 학습자들이 주제별로 묶어서 효율적으로 학습할 수 있도록 하였다. 부록에서 각 소주제의 표현을 잘 익혔는지 확인할 수 있도록 확인 문제를 제공하여 학습자가 복습 및 자기 평가를 할 수 있도록 하였다. - 실용적인 대화문을 영어 번역과 음성 파일로 제공! 표제어를 활용한 대화문을 영어 번역과 함께 제시하여 각 표현을 실제 회화에서는 어떻게 사용하고 있는지 맥락 속에서 파악할 수 있도록 하였다. 게다가 전문 성우가 녹음한 음원을 QR 코드를 통해 제공하고 있어 정확한 발음과 억양까지 한꺼번에 익힐 수 있도록 하였다. - 부록의 토픽 유형 연습 문제를 통해 토픽 고득점 획득! 부록의 토픽 유형 연습문제를 통해 학습한 표현이 관용어와 속담이 TOPIK 읽기 문제에서 어떻게 출제되는지 확인할 수 있도록 하였다. 대주제를 학습한 후 TOPIK 유형 문제를 풀면서 학습 내용을 복습하는 한편 토픽 고득점을 획득할 수 있는 충분한 연습을 할 수 있다. - 목차 Contents 머리말 Preface 004 이 책의 구성 및 활용 How to use this book 006 목차 Table of Contents 010 1장 감정·정신 Emotions and Senses 1 감동·감탄 Being Moved and Admiration 014 2 걱정·고민 Worries and Troubles 018 3 고통 Pain 025 4 관심 Interest 031 5 불만·분노 Dissatisfaction and Anger 039 6 불안·초조 Anxiety and Nervousness 046 7 안도 Relief 053 8 욕심·실망 Greed and Disappointment 059 9 정신 상태 State of Mind 064 2장 소문·평판 Rumors and Reputation 1 간섭·참견 Interference and Meddling 070 2 긍정적 평판 Positive Reputation 078 3 부정적 평판 Negative Reputation 082 3장 태도 Attitude 1 겸손·거만 Humility and Arrogance 092 2 선택 Choices 096 3 의지 Will 103 4장 행동 Actions 1 대책 Countermeasures 112 2 반응 Reactions 117 3 방해 Obstructions 123 4 소극적 행동 Passive Behavior 127 5 적극적 행동 Active Behavior 133 5장 언어 Language 1 과장 Exaggeration 142 2 말버릇 Way of Speaking 148 3 행위 Action 154 6장 조언·훈계 Advice and Discipline 1 권고·충고 Recommendations and Advice 164 2 조롱 Ridicule 173 3 핀잔 Scolding 178 7장 일·생활 Work and Lifestyle 1 사회생활 Social Life 186 2 속성 Attributes 191 3 실행 Implementation 198 4 의식주 Life Necessities 206 5 종결 Termination 213 8장 경제 활동 Economic Activity 1 손익·소비 Profit & Loss and Consumption 220 2 형편 Circumstances 226 9장 관계 Relationships 1 갈등·대립 Conflict and Opposition 234 2 대우 Treatment 243 3 사교·친교 Social Interactions and Friendships 249 4 사랑·정 Love and Affection 256 5 소통·협력 Communication and Cooperation 262 10장 상황·상태 Situations and Conditions 1 결과 Results 268 2 곤란 Hardships 273 3 문제·문제 해결 Problems and Problem Solving 280 4 분위기·여건 Atmosphere and Conditions 284 5 시간·거리 Time and Distance 293 6 흥미 Excitement 297 11장 판단 Judgment 1 변별 Discrimination 304 2 신체 기관 Bodily Organs 311 3 외모·외형 Appearance and Looks 317 4 인지·인식 Perception and Awareness 323 12장 인생 Life 1 성공 Success 334 2 습관·경험 Habits and Experience 339 3 실패 Failure 350 4 운·기회 Luck and Opportunity 356 5 일생 Lifetime 365 13장 이치 Logic 1 인과 Cause and Effect 372 2 자연 Nature 378 3 진리 Truth 385 <부록 Appendix> 문화 이야기 Culture Story 394 확인해 봅시다 Let’s Check 407 TOPIK 속 관용 표현과 속담 Idioms and Proverbs in TOPIK 447 정답 Answer 460 색인 Index 465
Why Do Koreans Say That?
Title | Why Do Koreans Say That? PDF eBook |
Author | Peaceful Happiness |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2024-06-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
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Introduction Welcome to "Why Do Koreans Say That?" This book is your gateway to understanding and mastering Korean idioms, expressions that will enrich your language skills and bring you closer to speaking like a native. Whether you're a K-pop enthusiast, an ARMY member, or simply someone with a passion for Korean culture and language, this book is designed to offer you both learning and leisure. Why Idioms? Idioms are the heart of any language. They carry cultural nuances, historical contexts, and vivid imagery that standard vocabulary often lacks. By learning these idiomatic expressions, you will not only enhance your Korean language skills but also gain deeper insights into the Korean way of thinking and storytelling. What's Inside? 50 Popular Korean Idioms: Each idiom is presented with its meaning, origin, and practical applications. You'll discover how these expressions are used in everyday conversations, in the workplace, and even in the world of K-pop. Beautiful Illustrations: Every idiom comes with a carefully crafted illustration to help you visualize the concept and remember it more easily. These images bring the idioms to life, making your learning experience enjoyable and memorable. Cultural Insights: Learn the historical and cultural background of each idiom, understanding how and why these expressions came into being. This knowledge will deepen your appreciation of Korean culture and its rich linguistic heritage. Practical Applications: Real-life examples and scenarios where these idioms are commonly used. You'll be able to practice and incorporate these expressions into your daily conversations, impressing native speakers with your fluency and cultural understanding. Who Is This Book For? This book is perfect for: K-Pop Lovers and Armies: Connect with your favorite idols on a deeper level by understanding the idiomatic expressions they use in their songs, interviews, and social media posts. Korean Language Learners: Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this book offers valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your language skills. Cultural Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in Korean culture, traditions, and history will find this book a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of Korean idiomatic expressions. Conclusion Embark on this exciting journey to speak like a native Korean. Let "Why Do Koreans Say That?" be your companion as you explore the beauty, humor, and wisdom embedded in Korean idioms. Through engaging explanations and captivating illustrations, you'll find learning Korean to be a delightful and enriching experience. Enjoy the journey, and soon you'll be speaking Korean with the confidence and flair of a native!
The Routledge Handbook of Korean as a Second Language
Title | The Routledge Handbook of Korean as a Second Language PDF eBook |
Author | Andrew Sangpil Byon |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 759 |
Release | 2022-04-19 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 100055189X |
The Routledge Handbook of Korean as a Second Language aims to define the field and to present the latest research in Korean as a second language (KSL). It comprises a detailed overview of the field of KSL teaching and learning, discusses its development, and captures critical cutting-edge research within its major subfields. As the first handbook of KSL published in English, this book will be of particular interest to advanced undergraduates, graduate students, language teachers, curriculum developers, and researchers in the fields of KSL and applied linguistics. While each chapter will be authored by internationally renowned scholars in its major subfields, the handbook aims to maintain accessibility so that it can also be of value to non-specialists.