Korean For Dummies

Learn Korean with the engaging Dummies method

You love the culture, and you love the language. Korean For Dummies helps you get the basics of Korean so you can communicate successfully, even if you've never studied another language before. This fun guide will help you get the hang of spelling, vocabulary, and grammar, so you can travel, do business, or just enjoy learning something new. Online audio content gives you a well-rounded Korean language learning experience and helps you improve your pronunciation and listening skills. Plus, you'll learn key vocab for common situations you'll encounter while traveling in Korea.

• Learn Korean alphabets and sounds so you can communicate authentically
• Dip into the culture and history of North and South Korea
• Master numbers, verb tenses, travel expressions, and beyond
• Practice, practice, practice your Korean with included audio resources

Beginner students or those wanting to better their Korean reading, writing, and speaking skills will find what they need in Korean For Dummies

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Korean 7

Chapter 1: Korean in a Nutshell 9

Chapter 2: The Korean Alphabet and Pronunciation 19

Chapter 3: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Korean Grammar 41

Chapter 4: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 77

Chapter 5: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight 93

Chapter 6: Speaking Korean at Home 115

Part 2: Korean in Action 129

Chapter 7: Getting to Know You 131

Chapter 8: Money: Easy as Won, Two, Three 153

Chapter 9: Eating and Drinking 169

Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 191

Chapter 11: Exploring the Town 211

Chapter 12: Connecting Across the World: Phones, Mail, and the Internet 225

Chapter 13: Korean at Work and School 239

Part 3: Korean on the Go 257

Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 259

Chapter 15: Finding a Place to Stay 273

Chapter 16: Making Your Way Around: Transportation 287

Chapter 17: Asking for Directions 307

Chapter 18: Handling an Emergency 319

Part 4: The Part of Tens 333

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Get a Good Grip on Korean 335

Chapter 20: Ten Things to Avoid Doing in Korea 341

Part 5: Appendixes 347

Appendix A: Verb Tables 349

Appendix B: Mini-Dictionaries 355

Appendix C: Answer Key 373

Index 377

EunYoung Won is a language educator with over 20 years of experience, including at Harvard and Columbia Universities. Currently, EunYoung is a Teaching Professor of Korean at the University of Washington. Jeongyi Lee, PhD has taught Korean language and culture for over 20 years. Dr. Lee is currently a Professor at Kennesaw State University.

Learn Korean, the proven Dummies way

There are 75 million Korean speakers around the world, and you can be number 75-million-and-one! This book introduces you to the official language of the Korean peninsula. Learn the basics, discover the Korean alphabet, and master essential phrases for everyday situations. The Dummies language learning method makes it easy to travel, work, dine out, shop, and even go to the doctor while speaking Korean. Plus, you can go online to listen to real examples of Korean speakers having conversations, so you can embark on your Korean-speaking adventure right away.

Inside…

• Must-know expressions
• Grammar basics
• Numbers, dates, and time
• Small talk and directions
• Hangeul, the Korean alphabet
• Business and school phrases
• Practice exercises & answers
• Mini-dictionary & verb tables