This new Sogang Korean series is an updated version of its predecessor with the following
changes: - new Grammar textbook - Information on social and cultural context updated and
modernized - New illustrations and more effective layout - Complete guide for Korean language
learning covering grammar reading speaking listening and writing Description of the
original Sogang Korean series: The objective of this book is to assist readers to improve their
communication skills in the Korean language. The format of the textbook and the workbook allows
the learner to select and focus on any of the four language skills (speaking listening
reading and writing). These skills are connected by a common learning objective in each lesson
enabling the student to build on each through new situations and repetition. The students learn
specific language functions through meaningful practice dialogues. Ultimately students are
able to create their own original conversations. Relevant illustrations accompany each lesson
to provide visual context and to heighten student interest. In addition lesson objectives and
tasks have been written in English to facilitate the learning process for beginners. To further
assist independent study the book also includes English explanations of Korean grammar
scripts for each CD complete translations for each lesson and a glossary of terms.
