Korean

Unlike other dictionaries, The Heinle Picture Dictionary presents new vocabulary in contextualized, thematic readings and high-frequency collocations. It also offers immediate practice and reinforcement through "Words in Action." Whether used as a classroom text or a self-study tool, The Heinle Picture Dictionary will rapidly move students toward fluency. * 16 thematic units focus on everyday themes such as people, food, housing, work, clothes, school, and recreation. * 4,000 words are taught in context through color photographs and illustrations, readings, and activities. * "Words in Context" shows how the language is actually used through accessible, contextualized readings at a high beginning level. * "Words Partnerships" expand students' use and understanding of high-frequency word patterns and collocations. * "Words in Action" gives students opportunities to learn new vocabulary through critical thinking and active learning. * The audio program allows students to hear each word pronounced and to hear the "Word in Context" read. * A comprehensive Lesson Planner with 114 fully developed lesson plans provides extensive support for the busy teacher. * Activity Bank CD-ROM, included in the Lesson Planner, contains reproducible activity masters that can be customized for individual and classroom use. * Interactive CD-ROM offers students additional vocabulary practice through activities, games and word webs. * Beginning and Intermediate Workbooks feature their own complete listening programs as well as constructive, entertaining activities for solidifying new vocabulary.

Provides instruction in all aspects of the language--spelling, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and the alphabet in a user-friendly approach.

Korean: An Essential Grammar is a concise and convenient guide to the basic grammatical structure of standard Korean. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging Grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of Korean in short, readable sections. Key features include: * clear explanations of grammatical terms * frequent use of authentic examples * the Korean alphabet used alongside McCune-Reischauer romanization system * a full glossary of explanations.

Designed by the Language Research Institute of Seoul National University, this textbook is part of a 3-volume set, with 25 lessons in each volume. Each lesson is made up of Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Main Text, Grammar, and Exercise sections. The content is easy and interesting as well as educational, and reflects the phonological and grammatical characteristics of Korean. It also introduces aspects of Korean culture in a natural and unaffected way. Above all, the books enable you to study alone, without the aid of a teacher or classroom environment.