Korean for Beginners - by Henry J Amen IV & Kyubyong Park (Mixed Media Product)

About the Book

Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you can soon see why

Book Synopsis

Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you can quickly begin speaking conversational Korean!

With a lighthearted and effective approach, Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet--hangul--is, and helps you master it quickly. Using realistic situations and conversations needed in modern Korea, commonly used vocabulary and detailed lessons, soon you'll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!"

This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Korean--and who want to enjoy things while they're at it!

• Filled with fun manga illustrations and practical situations
• Online companion audio recordings provide native-speaker pronunciation of words and phrases
• 40 short videos by teacher Bryan Park teach you how to pronounce the Hangul alphabet, vowels, and consonants

After completing Korean for Beginners, you will be able to:

• Speak Korean as it's spoken today and read Korean hangul with ease!
• Converse with confidence using practical phrases and dialogues
• Successfully communicate in modern Korean situations, such as navigating cities, ordering food in restaurants or making plans

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

Review Quotes

"So far, as explanations of Korean grammar go, this was the best resource I've come across. It explains complex grammar in ways that make them easy to understand and replicate in other contexts." --Eurolinguiste blog

"This was such a delightful book! I'd like to note that this book truly IS for beginners wanting to learn the language without having to take a class. the way Park Kyubyong Songsaengnim (with the help of Henry J. Amen IV) has set up the book works quite well with learning to read + write Hangul and the included cd-rom helps with pronunciation. I appreciate at how casually it's written as well, allowing you to take a breather at the more challenging parts while still hammering home all the needed details ... if you're interested in learning the language, I definitely recommend that you start with this book." --Goodreads

"With its tricky pronunciation, complex grammar and elaborate honorific forms, the Korean language can present a daunting prospect. This was the first book I used. it is a nice option if you prefer a gentle introduction to Korean. It's also entertaining with plenty of cultural information packed it." Perapera Language Tools blog

About the Author

Henry J. Amen, IV, is a freelance editor and writer of language learning materials; he learned Korean by being plunged into the busy streets of Seoul on a business trip.

Kyubyong Park works at a Korean publishing company that creates practice books for Koreans learning English.