Full Description
Beginning Korean is a Korean language textbook for use at the high school and college levels, involving characters who speak and interact in Korean using beginner-to-intermediate-level expressions, vocabulary, and grammar.
The book contains a rich variety of natural-sounding dialogues involving characters from a diverse range of backgrounds as they exchange ideas, make plans, and socialize in a variety of natural contexts in Korea. The book provides a wide variety of conversational expressions, grammar notes, and vocabulary items, in addition to 'Cultural Insights' to expand users' understandings of and familiarity with Korean culture from more insider perspectives.
Further supporting material, including audio, can be found at www.routledge.com/9781032687032.
The book is designed around ACTFL's 5 Cs (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) and includes specific proficiency-based Can-Do learning goals for each unit. As such, the content, topics, and areas of focus in this book can be useful for a wide range of programs, educators, and learners of Korean.
Contents
0.1. Character Profiles
1.0. Introduction
Unit 1. A Little About Me 나
1.1. Self-Introduction 자기 소개
1.2. My Family 우리 가족
1.3. My Daily Life 나의일상
Unit 2. Basic Day-to-Day Activities 일상 활동
2.1. Meeting People 만남
2.2. Events and Gatherings 행사와 모임
2.3. Shopping 물건 사기, 쇼핑
2.4. Restaurants 식당
2.5. Communicating by email, phone, social media 연락과소통
Unit 3. Leisure Life 여가 생활
3.1. Hobbies 취미
3.2. Weekend Plans 주말계획
3.3. Weather 날씨
3.4. Public Transportation 대중교통
3.5. Trip / Travel 여행
