Description
“10-Minute Korean: Daily Conversation Practice For Beginners”
This book is an ideal resource for beginners learning Korean, offering a simple yet effective method to study Korean for just 10 minutes a day. It’s structured to develop beginner-intermediate level Korean conversation skills over 50 days.
Book Structure
Introduction
- Preface
- How to Use This Book
Preliminary Guides
- Quick Guide to Hangul (Hangeul)
- Korean Speech Levels
- Basic Korean Greetings
Daily Lessons
- Day 01 to Day 50: Each day includes a specific conversation topic or scenario. Examples include introductions, daily activities, asking questions, and more. Each day’s content is meant to build upon the previous, gradually increasing in complexity.
Review Quizzes
- After every five lessons, there’s a review quiz to reinforce learning and assess comprehension.
Supplementary Materials
- Answer Key
- Korean Numbers
- Glossary
Publisher Review
“10-Minute Korean: Daily Conversation Practice For Beginners” is highly recommended for those new to the Korean language, aiming to acquire basic to intermediate conversation skills in a short period. Key features include:
- Focused Learning: Concentrates on words and grammar used in everyday conversations.
- Practical Application: Emphasizes applying key sentences in conversations and translating them into English.
- Audio Support: Includes dialogues recorded by native speakers, available at natural and slower speeds for practice, and in a role-play format.
- Realistic Practice: Features realistic background noise in audio recordings to simulate real-life conversation scenarios in Korea.
This book is an excellent tool for those looking to quickly and effectively improve their Korean conversational skills, with a structured yet flexible approach to learning.
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Chloe Radcliffe from Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (verified owner) –
Embarking on a linguistic journey with ’10-Minute Korean’ has proven to be not just about mastering the basics but immersing myself into an entirely new realm of communication and culture. With engaging daily scenarios, it meticulously scaffolds knowledge over fifty distinct lessons, transforming simple phrases into lively conversations almost effortlessly. Each segment adeptly nudges the learner to explore Korea’s speech levels and their significance within social contexts — something so profound yet often overlooked in textbooks. This approach resonates deeply, especially for someone like me seeking connection beyond language learning; it’s as though every word opens a door to genuine cultural engagement.
Giorgio Belloni from Milan, Italy (verified owner) –
Durante il mio percorso di apprendimento del coreano, ho avuto l’opportunità di scoprire “10-Minute Korean: Daily Conversation Practice For Beginners”. Ogni lezione è stata una rivelazione! I temi giornalieri offrono una visione autentica della vita quotidiana in Corea, coprendo aspetti delle interazioni sociali che sono ben lontani dai classici testi accademici. Mi ha colpito la struttura semplice ma efficace del libro: solo dieci minuti al giorno sembrano impossibili da gestire, eppure ci si sente realmente immergersi nella lingua! Contribuisce a rafforzare non soltanto il vocabolario e le frasi utilitarie, ma anche l’intonazione naturale del parlato. Le guide preliminari sull’Hangeul sono fondamentali; impararle inizialmente ha reso la lettura un’esperienza meno intimidatoria.
آدم السليماني from المغرب (verified owner) –
بعد تجربة كتاب “10 دقائق كورية”، أشعر أن تعلم اللغة أصبح لعبة ممتعة! طريقة تقديم الدروس سهلة وتتناسب مع نمط حياتي. أود مشاركة إحدى اللحظات حيث تحدثت مع صديق من كوريا ولقد ساعدني الكتاب في بناء الثقة للمحادثة!
Emily from Austin, USA –
I’ve been using “10-Minute Korean” for a few weeks now, and it has really transformed my approach to learning the language. The book is perfectly structured with daily lessons that cover practical conversation topics like greetings and daily activities. What I love most are the review quizzes after every five days—this reinforces what I’ve learned and keeps me accountable. The quick guide to Hangul at the start was especially helpful as it laid a strong foundation before diving into conversations. I’m feeling more confident speaking already!
Liam from Toronto, Canada –
10-Minute Korean is an outstanding resource for beginners like me. Each of the daily lessons builds on previous content, creating a seamless learning experience that gradually increases in complexity. I especially appreciated the quick guide to Hangul; it made reading and pronunciation much easier from the start. The review quizzes every five days helped reinforce what I’ve learned, making me feel more confident with my conversational skills after just over a month. This method really keeps things manageable and engaging, allowing for consistent practice without feeling overwhelmed.