Roadmap to Korean

Roadmap to Korean is the most complete and thorough introduction to the Korean language of its kind. A sweeping journey through thousands of years of history, the book is an essential study guide for students of the language, from novices just beginning their studies to the most advanced learner. Roadmap to Korean is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the country and its people on a more intimate level. By revealing fascinating insights through easy-to-follow examples and stories, the book is also a unique look into the more than 70 million people who speak the language around the world today. Contents Part 1 A History of the Language and King Sejong the Great Writing and Printing in Korea Cultural Background: Religion, Confucianism and Jung High and Low-Context Languages Part 2 Romanization Pronunciation Grammatical Structure An Introduction to Verb and Adjective Conjugation Questions and Statements Pronouns Chinese Characters Part 3 Speaking Korean Day-to-Day Choosing the Right Word Numbers and Counting Foreign Words in Korean, Dialect and Konglish The Family Tree Titles: For Everyday Use and Business Part 4 Learning Strategies Learning Korean in Korea and Through the Internet Part 5 The Calendar: Seasonal Divisions, Public Holidays, Special Times of Year, Memorial Days Korean Mythology, Chinese Zodiac and Oriental Fortune-Telling All About Rice Appendices