Juno Baik – författare

Learn to speak, read, and write Korean—with manga illustrations!A complete language guide for beginners, Learning Korean is your gateway to learning the basics of the Korean language, allowing you to engage in practical daily conversations and build your vocabulary for effective communication. Whether you're a self-study enthusiast or participating in a beginner-level class, this guide equips you with the essential skills to start conversing in Korean right away.Key features include:11 Beginner-Friendly Lessons: 11 thoughtfully crafted lessons designed to cater to adult learners taking their first steps in the world of Korean languageDaily Conversations: Learn basic sentence patterns and essential vocabulary that are commonly used in everyday interactions. This practical approach ensures that you can start communicating effectively from the very beginningManga Art: Illustrations throughout each lesson demonstrate the daily dialogues and common experiences in Korea, and help make learning the key vocab fun & easyHangeul and Romanization: All Korean words and sentences are presented in both Korean Hangeul script and Romanized form, making pronunciation and understanding accessible to learners. English translations are also provided for clarityPractical Exercises: Fill-in-the-blanks, word games, dialogue prompts, reading & writing exercises, and more help to reinforce each lessonNative Speaker Audio Recordings: Access native-speaker audio recordings online to improve your pronunciation and listening comprehension skillsDownloadable Flashcards: Reinforce your learning with downloadable flashcards, a convenient tool for efficient vocabulary memorizationThis guide provides invaluable notes and explanations on various aspects of the Korean language, including pronunciation, the Korean Hangeul script, greetings, requests, basic sentence structure, vocabulary, verb conjugations, honorific forms, idiomatic expressions, and etiquette dos and don'ts.Start your Korean language adventure today with Learning Korean and pave the way for meaningful conversations and cultural understanding in the Korean-speaking world!

Is social media a waste of time? Is love with an artificial intelligence being possible? Gather your opinions and get ready to DEBATE IN KOREAN!Korean Conversations and Debating offers intermediate and advanced level students the tools they need to bring their conversation skills to the next level. Each of the eight chapters is based around a fascinating topic relating to a controversial subject: Is social media a waste of time? Are print books better than e-books? Is virtual currency the future?Designed for both self-study as well as classroom use, each chapter opens with a reading passage to introduce the topic, along with guided lessons, vocabulary lists and exercises both written and verbal. The topics and reading passages increase in difficulty as the book progresses from a lower-intermediate level to a more advanced level by the end. Free online audio recordings are available for all the Korean passages, along with a comprehensive Korean-English glossary.Students will gain confidence and fluency in their speaking and writing, along with:Develop advanced reading skills with interesting reading passages on controversial topicsExpand their vocabulary for speaking in Korean about a variety of subjectsConsolidate their use of correct grammar and more natural-sounding sentencesDevelop the ability to express opinions in both written and spoken KoreanUse the art of persuasion and sophisticated verbal and written strategies of KoreaRead and debate about current controversial topics! Including:Is virtual currency the future of the economy?Can anyone be successful no matter what social status they are born with?Should pop stars and idols be exempt from military service?Are print books better than e-books?Is a low birth rate detrimental or beneficial to society?