King Sejong Institute Practical Korean Textbook Overview

"King Sejong Institute Practical Korean" is a revised and enhanced version of the 2016 "Sejong Korean Conversation" textbook. This new edition is designed to enhance the communication skills of overseas Korean language learners. Feedback from teachers and learners of the previous edition and insights from dispatched, local, and operating teachers at King Sejong Institute have been instrumental in its development.

Key Enhancements

Gender Sensitivity: The textbook now addresses gender stereotypes and imbalances, aligning with recent attention to gender impact in language learning materials.
Clarity and Simplicity: Efforts have been made to clarify instructions and illustrations, enhancing teaching and learning efficiency.
Contemporary Relevance: Vocabulary and content have been updated to reflect current socio-cultural contexts in Korea.

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Index

Publisher Information
Foreword
Note
Unit Structure

Lesson Outline

Lesson 1: Attending a Graduation Ceremony
Lesson 2: Catching Up with Friends
Lesson 3: Directions to City Hall Station
Lesson 4: Enjoying Spicy Food
Lesson 5: Morning Swimming Routine
Lesson 6: Handling Rainy Days
Lesson 7: Sharing Contact Information
Lesson 8: Planning a Trip to Korea
Lesson 9: Making Plans to Visit Anna
Lesson 10: Enjoying Musicals
Lesson 11: Theater Etiquette
Lesson 12: Discussing Accommodations
Lesson 13: Requesting Assistance
Lesson 14: Korean Language Improvement

Additional Features

Model Answers
Listening Passages
Conversation Translations
Grammar Explanations
Vocabulary and Expression Indexes

Publisher Review

This textbook aims to help learners understand Korean language and culture from a reciprocal perspective, in line with the founding objectives of King Sejong Institute.

Development and Structure

Based on the ‘International Standard Model for Korean Language Education’ and the ‘King Sejong Institute Standard Education Model’.
The textbook aligns with volumes 1-4 of "Sejong Korean".
Designed for use in a 45-hour educational model, it also includes additional activities for extended learning.
Focuses on speaking and listening, suitable for abbreviated educational models.
Flexible module structure to adapt to different class lengths and needs.
Balanced approach to improve both fluency and accuracy in language use.
Content and activities tailored to adult learners' cognitive abilities and strategies.

Textbook Content Organization

Reflects topics, language knowledge, and skills from volumes 1-4 of "Sejong Korean".
14 units in both "King Sejong Institute Practical Korean to Learn and Use Immediately 1" and "2".
Suitable for various learning models, including 3-hour x 15-week or 4-hour x 12-week schedules.
Parts 1 and 2 focus on language knowledge with vocabulary and expressions, including conversation activities.
Part 3 includes 'Practice', 'Talk', and 'Listen and speak' sections, offering a comprehensive approach to language learning.
56 target grammatical structures and a total of 1,356 words and expressions across both levels.

"King Sejong Institute Practical Korean" textbook is an innovative resource, aiming to provide a modern, sensitive, and practical approach to learning the Korean language and understanding its culture.

Publication date : August 1, 2023
Number of pages, weight, size 184 pages | 215*280*20mm

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