Korean Stories For Language Learners: Traditional Folktales in Korean and Englis

Description: Korean Stories For Language Learners by Julie Damron, EunSun You Korean Stories for Language Learners FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Korean Stories for Language Learners introduces 42 traditional Korean folktales with bilingual Korean and English versions, presented on facing pages, together with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning learners of the language. The book can be used as a reader in first- and second-year Korean language courses or by anyone who wishes to learn about Korean folktales and traditional Korean culture. This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their vocabulary and to develop a basic familiarity with Korean culture. The stories gradually increase in length and complexity throughout the book as the reader improves their vocabulary and understanding of the language. After the first few stories, the reader is asked to use the vocabulary in speaking and writing exercises. By reading these classic stories, they also are given a window into Korean culture and learn to appreciate the uniqueness of the country-which provides greater motivation to continue learning the difficult language. Cultural notes and discussion questions further reinforce ones understanding of the stories, and bolster ones language skills. Korean-English and English-Korean glossaries are included as well as an overview of the Korean Hangeul script. Audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection. Author Biography Julie Damron received her B.A. from Brigham Young in English; her MAT in TESOL, from The School for International Teaching in Brattleboro, Vermont; and her Ph.D. in Linguistics from Purdue. She currently heads the Korean section in the Department of Asian and Near Eastern Languages at Brigham Young. Dr. Damron developed and teaches all of BYUs independent study Korean courses and BYUs new "BYU Online" hybrid Korean classes. She is active in the profession with regular presentations and publications. EunSun You received her B.A. in Korean language teaching from Kyunghee University in Suwon, Korea. She later received her M.A. from Brigham Young University in second language acquisition and teaching. She has been a teacher of Korean as a foreign or second language for the past five years. Her teaching and research interests include teaching language through literature, discourse and cognitive linguistics, and language acquisition of multicultural children. Review "…a great bilingual reader for beginners to mid-intermediate learners…Tuttle also offers downloadable audio files from their website…Always love the little touches like this--shows that the author / publishing house understands the readers needs." --Hangukdrama & Korean blog"…comes with an MP3 collection that is an absolute joy to listen to. The reader speaks in a very clear voice and articulates words clearly--even on the higher-level stories." -- Mezzofanti Guild"Id recommend [this book] to anyone interested in learning more about the Korean culture while still practicing some Korean." --Natalia Garza Promotional Tuttle Publishing Long Description Korean Stories for Language Learners introduces 42 traditional Korean folktales with bilingual Korean and English versions, presented on facing pages, together with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning learners of the language. The book can be used as a reader in first- and second-year Korean language courses or by anyone who wishes to learn about Korean folktales and traditional Korean culture. This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their vocabulary and to develop a basic familiarity with Korean culture. The stories gradually increase in length and complexity throughout the book as the reader improves their vocabulary and understanding of the language. After the first few stories, the reader is asked to use the vocabulary in speaking and writing exercises. By reading these classic stories, they also are given a window into Korean culture and learn to appreciate the uniqueness of the country--which provides greater motivation to continue learning the difficult language. Cultural notes and discussion questions further reinforce ones understanding of the stories, and bolster ones language skills. Korean-English and English-Korean glossaries are included as well as an overview of the Korean Hangeul script. Audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection. Review Quote Id recommend [this book] to anyone interested in learning more about the Korean culture while still practicing some Korean. -- Natalia Garza Description for Sales People This book presents 42 traditional Korean folktales in bilingual Korean and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story has detailed cultural notes, vocabulary lists and grammar points along with a set of exercises and discussion questions. Free native-speaker online audio recordings are available to help students improve their pronunciation and inflection. Over 30 illustrations in a traditional Korean style lend authenticity to the stories. Can be used as a reader in first and second-year Korean language courses. Includes Korean-English glossary and an overview of the Korean Hangeul script. Details ISBN0804850038 Pages 192 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Year 2018 ISBN-10 0804850038 ISBN-13 9780804850032 Imprint Tuttle Publishing Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 495.7864 Short Title Korean Stories for Language Learners Language English UK Release Date 2018-09-11 Publication Date 2018-09-11 NZ Release Date 2018-09-11 US Release Date 2018-09-11 Series Stories For Language Learners Subtitle Traditional Folktales in Korean and English (Free Online Audio) Author EunSun You Illustrations Includes Free Online Audio; over 30 illustrations; Format Paperback Audience General AU Release Date 2018-09-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:118643448;

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