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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country
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 Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 11:22 pm Post subject: Recommend a Korean Language book |
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Can anyone recommend a good book to study Korean? I've tried the SNU Korean language textbook and the GaNaDa series, neither of which were that beneficial.
Currently I use the Oxford Picture Dictionary for vocabulary and the Korean Grammar for International Learners textbook which are both good, but as for conversation, I kind of have to put mine together with both books.
Any recommendations?
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movybuf
Joined: 01 Jan 2007
Location: Mokdong
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 1:26 am Post subject: |
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| May I suggest supplementing your Korean language study with an actual Korean teacher? It just so happens that my wife teaches Korean privately to people who want to improve their skills - what a coincidence! |
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Looney
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:28 am Post subject: |
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| Sogang Uni Language books |
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Lynns
Joined: 19 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:49 am Post subject: |
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| I second the Sogang recommendation. The CDs are good and if you listen to them over and over again, you will start to understand as you listen, rather than listening and mentally translating. Also, I really like how well the text reinforces vocabulary and grammar from one chapter to the next. Put the CDs onto an MP3 player and listen to them everywhere you go and they'll really help to make the grammar and vocab automatic. |
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:57 am Post subject: |
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| I bought the Stephen Revere books called, "Survival Korean", and I like them so far. I don't know much about the Sogang books. I've heard of them. Has anyone looked at the "Survival Korean" one? Generally, I haven't found a lot of books out there that are good, but they're getting better... |
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capebretoncanadian
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:15 am Post subject: |
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| Adventurer wrote: |
| I bought the Stephen Revere books called, "Survival Korean", and I like them so far. I don't know much about the Sogang books. I've heard of them. Has anyone looked at the "Survival Korean" one? Generally, I haven't found a lot of books out there that are good, but they're getting better... |
I'm using a couple of them too. Find them way better than any other Korean books I've seen in my time. |
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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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| capebretoncanadian wrote: |
| Adventurer wrote: |
| I bought the Stephen Revere books called, "Survival Korean", and I like them so far. I don't know much about the Sogang books. I've heard of them. Has anyone looked at the "Survival Korean" one? Generally, I haven't found a lot of books out there that are good, but they're getting better... |
I'm using a couple of them too. Find them way better than any other Korean books I've seen in my time. |
Yeah, I went through that one a few years ago and for a beginner, it is extremely well written. I think that guy was the first foreigner to graduate from the Masters in Teaching Korean program at Yonsei. I wonder what kind of work he does.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try the Sogang University stuff. |
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Pwillig
Joined: 26 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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| The KLEAR Integrated Korean series is very good. I like how the chapters are broken down: Conversation -> Vocabulary -> Grammar -> exercises. |
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mld
Joined: 05 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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I've mostly been using the books published by Darakwon (Arirang Korean Basics, Beginners Korean made easy, etc.)
I've only been using them for a while, but they have been somewhat helpful. Some the books have a lot of really short chapters that are pretty straightforward. I feel I've learned something from them.
I should add though, that I am much better at reading and writing than I am at speaking/listening. Maybe I should try the CD's more often...
I'm sure there are others out there though, who have had more experience with these kinds of things, but I've been happy with being able to do a little bit a day. |
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Insomnia
Joined: 17 May 2009
Location: koreanwikiproject.com
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Looney wrote: |
| Sogang Uni Language books |
These books are meant to be used in a language institute or hagwon setting. Self studying this or SNU book isn't nearly as effective imo. Still better than nothing though. |
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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| capebretoncanadian wrote: |
| Adventurer wrote: |
| I bought the Stephen Revere books called, "Survival Korean", and I like them so far. I don't know much about the Sogang books. I've heard of them. Has anyone looked at the "Survival Korean" one? Generally, I haven't found a lot of books out there that are good, but they're getting better... |
I'm using a couple of them too. Find them way better than any other Korean books I've seen in my time. |
Is there more than one level? I remember reading one back in 2006 but at that time there was only one book that he had out. |
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| roadwork wrote: |
| capebretoncanadian wrote: |
| Adventurer wrote: |
| I bought the Stephen Revere books called, "Survival Korean", and I like them so far. I don't know much about the Sogang books. I've heard of them. Has anyone looked at the "Survival Korean" one? Generally, I haven't found a lot of books out there that are good, but they're getting better... |
I'm using a couple of them too. Find them way better than any other Korean books I've seen in my time. |
Is there more than one level? I remember reading one back in 2006 but at that time there was only one book that he had out. |
He just has one for grammar, one with dialogues. I believe his different types. I am using the one that contains lots of dialogues and using a tutor at the same time. The tutor is in Ilsan, a co-worker. My friend and I study the dialogues and the vocabulary, and then she tests us and adds more to our vocabulary, and we write notes. I think it's good to get a basic book like that and get a tutor.
That's my opinion.... |
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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, that girl that you saw me with at the cafe, who is now my girlfriend, is more than willing to help me out but I need some kind of structure to work off of. Most of the Korean language books that I've seen tend not to build on the material from the previous lesson, but to introduce something new and unrelated. |
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Elric222
Joined: 19 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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If you are studying completely by yourself... I really liked the Sogang series too. Their English grammar explanations are great and the chapters aren't too overwhelming for self study.
edit: got confused. |
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Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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| roadwork wrote: |
| Well, that girl that you saw me with at the cafe, who is now my girlfriend, is more than willing to help me out but I need some kind of structure to work off of. Most of the Korean language books that I've seen tend not to build on the material from the previous lesson, but to introduce something new and unrelated. |
Okay, I get you. Then, you will want the Klear books. I believe it's by the University of Hawaii. You can order them. Look them up. My buddy recommends them. I don't know if you can find them in Korea, but you can get them ordered. They don't introduce new stuff. A poster above mentioned he has the book. You can ask him more about it. My friend likes that book. He used it in the U.S.
P.S. She seems like a really nice girl.
The University of Hawaii website has free downloads of the dialogue on MP3 from what I read.
Here is a link to the Amazon link that talks about the book (I think it's what you had in mind, it has several levels and goes step by step).
KLEARBOOKS |
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