Korean For Dummies (eBook)

Jungwook Hong (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2008
Wiley (Verlag)
9780470407943 (ISBN)

Infos

Studying Korean for business or travel? Learn the fun and easy way with this practical guide that teaches the basics of the Korean language and culture Korean For Dummies is 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 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. Chapter-based exercises will jog your memory and reinforce everything you learn (answers are provided in an appendix). 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 Koreans This book has four top ten lists to help you learn even more about Korean culture and language: Tips for learning Korean quickly Phrases that will help make you sound Korean Expressions that Koreans like to use Things to avoid doing in Korea or around a Korean This practical guide includes an appendix on Korean verbs, a Korean-English mini-dictionary, and a list of what s on the CD. Get your copy of Korean For Dummies to begin speaking basic Korean and understanding the fundamentals of Korean culture.

Autor

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.

Inhalt

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: Getting Down the Basics.

Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Korean Grammar andNumbers.

Chapter 3: Introductions and Greetings.

Part II: Korean in Action.

Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.

Chapter 5: Eating and Drinking.

Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy.

Chapter 7: Exploring the Town.

Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation and Sports.

Chapter 9: Making Connections: Phone, Mail, Fax, andInternet.

Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House.

Part III: Korean on the Go.

Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money.

Chapter 12: Asking Directions.

Chapter 13: Staying at a Hotel.

Chapter 14: Transportation.

Chapter 15: Planning a Trip.

Chapter 16: Handling an Emergency.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Get a Quick Handle on Korean.

Chapter 18: Ten Things to Avoid Doing in Korea.

Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Korean Expressions.

Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Korean .

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Korean Verbs.

Appendix B: Mini-Dictionary.

Appendix C: Answer Key.

Appendix D: On the CD.

Tracks on the CD.

System Requirements.

Customer Care.

Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.11.2008
• Übersetzer: Wang Lee
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Wörterbuch / Fremdsprachen
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: Foreign Languages • Fremdsprachen • Koreanisch /Sprache • Korean, Korea, North Korea, South Korea, Language, Foreign Language, Far Eastern Language, Seoul
• ISBN-13: 9780470407943 / 9780470407943