An Illustrated Guide to Korean

by Chad Meyer, Moon-Jung Kim

Learning Korean can be difficult, just as learning English is challenging for Koreans, mostly due to the inversion in grammar structures. Chad Meyer--an American--and Kim Moon-jung--a Korean--are a husband and wife who wrote this book for tourists, businesspeople, English teachers, military, and anyone else with a desire to understand Korean culture and speak Korean. ''An Illustrated Guide to Korean'' features easy and practical Korean colloquial expressions that can be put to use in one's everyday life, charming illustrations that aid comprehension, and interesting tips about Korean culture, ideal for people looking for an easier, more entertaining way to learn Korean. It is a must-have item for expats who want to get the most out of Korean life as well as for Koreans who want to learn key English expressions. Knowing key words and phrases will help people living in Korea communicate without difficulty. The bilingualism of the authors has made the high-quality Korean and English expressions found throughout the book possible.

Genres: Language

308 pages, Paperback

First published September 6, 2013

Reviews

[Tuscany Bernier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I seriously love this book so much. I re-read it over and over again pretty often as a reference guide. I love the nuances they have added from a Westerner-to-Korea point of view so you know what to expect when you finally visit. They have a handy transliterative tool at the beginning based on the official stuff from South Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism that captures the Korean sounds as best as possible through English lettering.