Essential Korean Grammar - (Essential Grammar) by Laura Kingdon (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Master Korean grammar and speak and write like a native--fast, clearly, and confidently!

Essential Korean Grammar is the ultimate guide for learners who already know some Korean and want to speak and write the language correctly and naturally--as Koreans do.

Whether you're preparing for the TOPIK exam, a business meeting, or traveling to Korea, this book gives you all the essential grammar points in a compact, logical form. It helps you communicate naturally, expand your vocabulary, and build confidence in real-world situations.

With Essential Korean Grammar, you will:

• Express yourself clearly, just like native Korean speakers
• Use Korean expressions, idioms, and sentences correctly
• Avoid common grammatical errors made by non-native learners
• Communicate fluently using everyday Korean vocabulary and sentence patterns

Each grammar item is rated with a star system so you can focus on what's most useful for your level and goals:

• 5 stars = critical grammar for everyday communication
• 1 star = optional knowledge, useful for advanced study or TOPIK prep

Perfect for self-study learners, Korean language students, travelers, or business professionals, this book is your toolbox for speaking, reading, and writing Korean naturally and confidently.

Review Quotes

"...the best thing is that since it's written by a foreigner, she knows where foreigners normally make mistakes and how difficult it is to learn another completely different language with different sentence structures and expressions that are nonexistent in English." --Jamieliew.com blog

"It's written in a very approachable style -- like having someone at the side talk to you and guide you along. Very structured and the book uses a lot of tables, which makes things very clear." --Hangudrama blog

About the Author

Laura Kingdon is a graduate of Yonsei University's Korean Language Institute, so understands firsthand the complexities of learning Korean grammar. She is fluent in several languages and runs a translation firm. She has designed curricula and taught English as a Second Language to students of all ages, ranging from university students in Kazakhstan to elementary school children in Korea. After years of living in Seoul, she no resides in Thailand.