Description
My Korean Proper Writing Note: Mastering Korean Writing
About the Book
“My Korean Proper Writing Note” by Nam Young-shin, Chairman of the Korean Language and Culture Movement Headquarters, is an essential guide for anyone looking to enhance their Korean writing skills. This revised edition, with a new cover and updated content, aims to clarify the often confusing aspects of the Korean language, such as particle usage, sentence structure, and the correct application of honorifics and titles.
Key Features
- Focus on Common Challenges: Addresses typical issues encountered in Korean language usage, particularly in nuances influenced by particles, endings, and honorifics.
- Practical Guidance: Provides extensive examples and practice problems to help readers use Korean appropriately.
- Comprehensive Content: Covers correct use of particles and endings, sentence-logic correspondence, tense and pronoun agreement, and sentence refinement for clarity and conciseness.
- Real-Life Examples: Includes sentences from everyday texts, pointing out common errors and offering improvements.
- Self-Assessment: Enables readers to test their skills with practice problems.
- New Additions: Features a “purification” section for easy and plain writing, and an appendix on titles and designations to address the vertical communication structure in Korean.
Book Preview
Index
- Revised Edition Foreword
- First Edition Foreword
- Deulmeori: Importance of Correct Korean Writing
Chapters
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Investigation
- Subtle differences in particles like ‘I/GA’ and ‘Eun/Eun’.
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Mother
- Understanding various sentence endings.
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Response
- Ensuring sentence components comply with constraints.
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Unity
- Achieving tense agreement and unity of expression.
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Purification
- Writing in an easy, plain, and clear manner.
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Review
- Reducing lengthy descriptions and unnecessary paragraphs.
Appendix
- Discussion on public titles and designations, advocating for a more horizontal communication structure.
Publisher Review
- Particles and Endings: Emphasizes the importance of understanding particles like ‘i/ga’, ‘eun/eun’, and ‘e/eseo’ for conveying intentions accurately.
- Confusions in Usage: Explains the subtle differences in meaning that can change the entire context.
- Responsiveness in Writing: Guides on making sentence components, vocabulary, and logic responsive.
- Communication Efficiency: Discusses the evolution towards a horizontal communication structure in Korean.
This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the subtleties of Korean writing. Through Nam Young-shin’s expert guidance, readers can learn to write more sophisticated and accurate Korean, crucial in today’s knowledge and information society.
Publication date : October 09, 2023
Number of pages, weight, size 298 pages | 452g | 140*210*18mm
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Lorenzo Piccolo from Berlino (verified owner) –
Hey! Ho provato questo quaderno per la scrittura in coreano e devo dire che è super utile! Prima ero confuso con le particelle, ma adesso ci ho messo un po’ d’impegno e ha davvero aiutato. Le spiegazioni sono chiare e ci sono esercizi pratici che rendono tutto più facile da comprendere. Onestamente lo consiglio a chi vuole migliorare; non devi essere un esperto per usarlo, anzi ti guida passo dopo passo senza ansia! Adoro anche il design moderno della copertina nella nuova edizione!
Juliette Winslow from Vancouver, Canada –
As a learner of Korean, I was skeptical about yet another writing guide. I’ve leafed through countless resources claiming to be ‘essential,’ but they often just piled confusion upon the chaos that is mastering sentence endings and particles. However, flipping through this notebook revealed an accessible design sprinkled with realistic examples rather than insipid drill exercises. Each page presented common challenges in plain terms — no sugar-coating! What genuinely sold me on it was how relatable everything felt; Nam Young-shin succeeded at clarifying those nebulous areas while making each concept stick without excess pressure or overly formalized language routines. I’ll recommend this handbook for serious improvement since the relaxed tone captures its aim beautifully.
Hannah Yeo from Singapore (verified owner) –
As someone deeply rooted in the bustling atmosphere of Singapore, where multiple languages intertwine seamlessly, delving into ‘My Korean Proper Writing Note’ was both an enlightening and engaging experience. This book not only simplifies complex concepts like particle usage but also provides cultural context essential for mastering honorifics—key elements often overlooked in traditional textbooks. What stood out to me were the practice problems that foster real-life application; they turn passive learning into active communication skills necessary for navigating nuanced conversations with native speakers. Overall, this notebook embodies a thoughtful blend of rigorous linguistics infused with everyday relevance, making it indispensable for anyone dedicated to truly grasping written Korean.
Keira Montoya from Buenos Aires, Argentina –
Navigating Korean writing felt like wandering through a mesmerizing maze. Nam Young-shin’s guide unlocked the beauty in each stroke and every nuanced phrase! Pure delight!
Haruto Yamamoto from Osaka, Japan –
I flipped through ‘My Korean Proper Writing Note’ during a cozy rainy afternoon. Its examples made the tricky honorifics less intimidating—transforming confusion into clarity, like a hidden trail in Busan’s vibrant landscape. My writing has flourished thanks to Nam Young-shin’s insights; it’s a tool that respects both language and culture.
Rohina Ramirez from Chiapas, Mexico (verified owner) –
Navigating the intricate web of Korean honorifics can be daunting. Young-shin’s notebook made it engaging, with clear examples and fun exercises that actually stuck! My writing feels richer already.