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Complete Korean Beginner to Intermediate Course

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Complete Korean Beginner to Intermediate Course offers a comprehensive journey through Korean language learning, from novice to intermediate levels. Through authentic conversations, vocabulary development, grammar explanations, and extensive practice, it equips learners to communicate confidently across reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course immerses students in Korean using Hangul script throughout and employs a Discovery Method to help understand language patterns deeply. Cultural notes enrich understanding of Korea's people and places, while outcomes-based learning, test sections, and strategies for effective language study support steady progress.
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This course is ideal for self-study learners, 1-to-1 tutoring, or classroom beginners aiming to progress to intermediate level. Suitable for those seeking a structured program with cultural insight and practical skills development.

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Discover a new and effective way to learn Korean. With Korean units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this best-selling course comprises a book and free online audio support.

The complete course for learning to communicate with confidence and independence.

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Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Korean and communicate confidently with others?

Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Korean will equip you with the skills you need to use Korean in a variety of settings and situations, enhancing your cultural awareness along the way.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?

By the end of Complete Korean, you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.

Is this course for me?

If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.

What do I get?

  • 14 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section
  • Korean script (Hangul) used throughout - for real language immersion
  • Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
  • Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking
  • Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
  • Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Korea
  • Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims
  • Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Korean
  • Test Yourself - see and track your own progress

Complete Korean maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.

What else can I use to learn Korean?

If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Korean Absolute Beginner course: 9781444175042

This pack includes a book and two CDs of audio material.

Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444195774

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 30 May 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Teach Yourself

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 496g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Mark Vincent studied Korean Language and Linguistics at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Jaehoon Yeon lectures in Korean at SOAS.

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