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Basics of Korean language and culture

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  • Helps immigrants integrate confidently into Korean life with a staged curriculum and real-life narratives, supported by a main textbook, workbook, teacher’s guide and tailored auxiliary materials for different groups
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Who it's for
Immigrants, international students, married immigrants, and professionals integrating into Korean society
Main benefit
Helps learners build Korean language skills and understand Korean culture for confident integration
Texture / fit
Printed book set with textbook, workbook, teacher’s guide, and auxiliary materials
Size
0.75 kg
Material / key ingredients
Paper, ink

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Social Integration Program (KIIP) Korean Language and Culture Textbook Overview


Comprehensive Learning Material

The “Social Integration Program (KIIP) Korean Language and Culture” serves as the essential textbook for the Ministry of Justice’s Social Integration Program. It is a comprehensive package that includes:

  • A main textbook
  • A workbook tailored for self-review and supplementary learning
  • A teacher’s guide to assist in lesson planning and classroom management
  • Customized auxiliary materials catering to various immigrant groups, such as married immigrants, workers, professional workers, international students, and mid-arrival children

Curriculum Design

The textbook is thoughtfully structured to align with the training duration of each stage in the social integration program. The selected content focuses on the Korean language and cultural aspects vital for immigrants integrating into Korean society. The narrative follows diverse characters, including married immigrants and various professionals, illustrating their interactions, empathy, and coexistence with the Korean community.

Workbooks and Auxiliary Materials

Designed for flexibility, these materials enable immigrants to reinforce and supplement their learning at their own pace and ability. They are also a resource for teachers to adapt to their unique classroom dynamics.

Teacher’s Guides and Support Materials

These guides and materials are crafted to help teachers grasp and deliver the core content effectively. They aim to reduce the time spent on lesson preparation, allowing more focus on designing classroom-specific lessons.


Course Index

  • Publisher’s Note
  • Preface
  • Note

Course Content

  1. Basics of Hangul
  2. Vowels and Consonants I
  3. Vowels and Consonants II
  4. Consonants and Useful Expressions

Publisher’s Review on Course Content

Foundational Learning

  • Hangul Basics: Offers an introductory overview of Hangul’s unique features.
  • Vowels and Consonants: This section dives into learning and practicing Korean letters, syllables, and words.
  • Consonants and Useful Expressions: Focuses on mastering consonants and learning essential classroom phrases.

Detailed Instruction

  • Pronunciation and Writing: Detailed guidance on the shape, stroke order, and pronunciation of letters. Pronunciation is made accessible through QR codes.
  • Varied Exercises: Exercises progress from reading and listening to writing and speaking, ensuring comprehensive skill development. This multifaceted approach supports both classroom learning and self-practice.

Practical Application

  • Useful Expressions: This unit, enriched with illustrations, emphasizes greetings and classroom expressions. It focuses on listening comprehension, reading, and pronunciation practice, making it a practical tool for everyday communication.

This textbook is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand and integrate into Korean society, providing a thorough foundation in language and cultural nuances.

Publication date : December 10, 2020
Number of pages, weight, size 56 pages | 194g | 215*280*15mm

 

Korean user insights

What Korean shoppers say about this product

Korean reviewers, including KIIP instructors and family members of immigrant learners, consistently rate this official stage-0 KIIP textbook as an easy, well-organized entry point to Hangul and basic Korean. Teachers report students reading and writing words within the 15-hour stage-0 course, and buyers call the content careful and classroom-ready. A few note the revision differs little from the first edition.

Commonly praised

  • Beginner-friendly stage-0 pacing that gets learners reading and writing Hangul quickly
  • Well-organized, detailed explanations praised by instructors who teach with it repeatedly
  • Pairs language basics with practical Korean-culture context for new arrivals
  • Useful for self-study by spouses and workers before the KIIP program

Worth knowing

  • Content changes little from the previous edition, so upgraders gain little
  • Scope is limited to alphabet-level basics (56 pages), not conversation depth

13 public opinions · 2 independent sources

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4 reviews for Basics of Korean language and culture

  1. Ethan – Sydney, Australia –

    This textbook really helps you learn Korean basics fast. The exercises are useful for practice and understanding culture too. Perfect for self-study or classroom use.

  2. Aaliyah Graham from Toronto, Canada –

    This course brings life to language learning! It’s engaging, making connections that last. Feels like a cultural embrace from the first lesson.

  3. Juniper Huynh from Vancouver, Canada –

    Navigating Korea’s vibrant culture is fascinating through KIIP. This resource uniquely melds language with social integration, echoing authentic experiences from the immigrant perspective.

  4. Sophie Jansen from Amsterdam, Nederland –

    De KIIP-cursus biedt niet alleen taallessen, maar brengt ook de rijke Koreaanse cultuur dichtbij. Een absolute must voor iedereen die zich wil verdiepen in Korea.

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