King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 3

Specifications

Pages: 180
Dimensions: 215 × 280 × 20 mm
ISBN-13: 9791169042710
ISBN-10: 1169042716

Overview
The King Sejong Institute Practical Korean 3 textbook is designed for international learners focusing on improving their Korean communication skills. This book is an updated version of the 2016 Sejong Korean Conversation series. Feedback was collected from instructors and students who used the previous edition, alongside in-depth interviews with educators. The aim was to enhance its strengths and address any shortcomings.

Key Features

Gender Inclusivity: Stereotypes and biases in illustrations and text have been removed to ensure balanced gender representation.
Simplified Content: Complex instructions and ambiguous visuals have been clarified for better teaching and learning efficiency.
Updated Vocabulary: Commonly used terms have replaced less familiar alternatives, aligning with contemporary sociocultural contexts.
Enhanced Usability: Tailored for practical use in classrooms, with increased relevance to modern Korean society.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Note
Preface
Instructions for Use
Chapter Overview

Chapters

Learning and Working Hard
Do You Know How to Play Tennis?
Where Shall We Meet?
Let’s Shop Together for What We Need
Have You Ever Been to New York?
May I Try This On?
I Hope We Can Win an Award in the Finals

Let’s Talk Together 1

How About Finding Fun Activities in Korean?
Stir-frying Noodles Slightly Makes Them Tastier
People Are Different, but I Usually Don’t Use Informal Speech Before Getting Close
They Say the Actors Act So Well
My Wrist Hurts So Much That I Can’t Even Brush My Teeth
I’ve Saved a Lot on Living Expenses
Why Don’t You Try Traveling to Korea?

Let’s Talk Together 2

Model Answers
Listening Scripts
Grammar Explanations
Vocabulary Index
Expression Index

Publisher's Review
This textbook aligns with the King Sejong Institute's mission to promote mutual understanding of Korean language and culture. It is developed based on the International Standard Model for Korean Language Education and the King Sejong Institute Standard Education Model.

Key Teaching Methodologies

Focus on Speaking and Listening: Tailored for a 45-hour module, prioritizing speaking and listening skills.
Modular Structure: Divided into three flexible parts to adapt to different class durations and schedules.
Balance of Fluency and Accuracy: Includes language knowledge and communication tasks for well-rounded skill development.
Cognitive-Friendly Design: Crafted to suit adult learners’ cognitive abilities and strategies for efficient learning.

Content Structure

Thematic Integration: Reflects themes and linguistic skills from earlier Sejong Korean levels (1-4).
Flexible Learning Steps: Three parts per unit for vocabulary, expressions, and communication skills.
- Part 1 & 2: Focused on vocabulary and expressions with interactive conversation activities.
- Part 3: Includes practice, storytelling, and speaking tasks. Time-constrained classes can select relevant activities.

Learning Goals

Grammar: Covers 56 grammar points across levels 1 and 2.
Vocabulary: Introduces 1,356 words and expressions (800 in level 1 and 556 in level 2).

This textbook is ideal for learners seeking a comprehensive, flexible, and practical approach to mastering Korean conversation and culture.