Using Korean

A Guide to Contemporary Usage

Miho Choo author Hye-Young Kwak author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:22nd May '08

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A guide to Korean vocabulary and grammar for post-beginners.

A guide to Korean language usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammar books, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers.This is a guide to Korean language usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge and organise accumulated bits of information into a comprehensive picture. It is designed to promote the fluency and accuracy vital to effective communication, provides excellent coverage of proverbs, idioms, and sound symbolism, is tailored to the needs of the English-speaking user, and will be invaluable to anyone requiring up-to-date guidance on points of grammar and vocabulary. Unlike conventional grammars, it highlights those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers. Special attention is given throughout the book to the appropriateness of different language styles in various situational contexts. Clear, readable, and easy to consult, it is essential for all those who wish to take their Korean beyond the beginner's level.

'Clear, readable and easy to consult …' The Times Higher Education Supplement

ISBN: 9780521667883

Dimensions: 240mm x 170mm x 20mm

Weight: 630g

336 pages