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Beginning Korean (Yale Language Series)
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A model of structural linguistic analysis as well as a teaching tool, this text gives the student a comprehensive grasp of the essentials of modern Korean in 25 lessons, with 5 review lessons, leading to advanced levels of proficiency. It has been designed for adult students working either in classes or by themselves, with the assistance of native speakers or tape recordings. Each lesson contains basic sentences, grammar notes with additional examples, exercises, comprehension practice, and conversation guides. Of particular value is the systematic presentation of grammatical structures, with a detailed crossindex integrated into the KoreanEnglish vocabulary that accompanies the EnglishKorean vocabulary at the end of the book. The pronunciation is introduced in carefully planned drills that are grouped together at the beginning of the book. The course follows the overall pedagogical methods that have come to be known as the Yale audiolingual approach.Mr. Martin is chariman of the Department of Linguistics at Yale University, and Mrs. Lee is assistant professor of Korean at the University of Hawaii.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains six hundred eight pages. It comprehensively covers the essentials of modern Korean across twenty-five lessons and five review lessons.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and flexible for readers who prefer a portable format.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The dimensions are seven point five two inches in length, one point three eight inches in width, and nine point seven six inches in height. These dimensions make it easy to handle and store.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The main focus is to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern Korean language. It is designed for adult learners, whether they are in a classroom or studying independently.
- Q: Is this book suitable for absolute beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for absolute beginners. It starts with basic sentences and gradually introduces more complex grammatical structures.
- Q: How many lessons are included in the book? A: There are twenty-five lessons included in the book. Additionally, there are five review lessons to reinforce learning.
- Q: Does this book come with exercises for practice? A: Yes, the book includes exercises for practice. Each lesson features comprehension practice and conversation guides to enhance language skills.
- Q: Can I use this book for self-study? A: Yes, this book is designed for self-study. It provides guidance for learners who wish to study on their own with the aid of recordings or native speakers.
- Q: Are there grammar notes in this book? A: Yes, there are grammar notes included. They come with additional examples to clarify the grammatical concepts introduced.
- Q: What kind of teaching approach does the book use? A: The book follows the Yale audio-lingual approach. This pedagogical method emphasizes listening and speaking skills through structured drills.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Samuel E. Martin and Mrs. Lee. Martin is the chairman of the Department of Linguistics at Yale University.
- Q: Is this book recommended for adults? A: Yes, this book is specifically designed for adult learners. It addresses the needs of those studying Korean at an adult level.
- Q: Does the book have a pronunciation guide? A: Yes, the book includes a pronunciation guide. It is introduced through carefully planned drills at the beginning of the book.
- Q: What is the publisher of this book? A: The book is published by Yale University Press. This reputable publisher is known for its quality educational materials.
- Q: Are there vocabulary lists provided in this book? A: Yes, the book includes Korean-English and English-Korean vocabulary lists. These lists are integrated with a detailed cross-index for easy reference.