Sejong Korean 1B (Korean version)

The Ideal Beginning for Korean Language Mastery

Sejong Korean 1B, a segment of the comprehensive 8-volume Sejong Korean series, offers a structured and engaging journey into Korean language learning. It encompasses Beginner (1A to 2B) and Intermediate (3A to 4B) levels, adhering to the esteemed King Sejong Institute's standard curriculum. Tailored for beginners, levels 1A and 1B focus on enhancing basic communication skills pertinent to daily life scenarios, such as exchanging phone numbers and planning appointments.

Engaging Lessons for Real-World Communication

This course includes intriguing and practical modules:

• 01: What food do you like?
• 02: Let’s go to the library to borrow a book
• 03: I’m going shopping at the department store
• 04: Are there any larger sizes?
• 05: Where is Sejong Restaurant?
• 06: How do I get to the Korean Art Museum?
• 07: I’m going to Jeju Island
• 08: It was better than the last trip
• 09: You need to rest well at home
• 10: I swim before going to school
• 11: Can you cook Korean food?
• 12: I will give Mr. Genie a pen as a gift.

Comprehensive and Culturally Rich Content

The textbook, thoroughly revised by the National Institute of the Korean Language, represents a significant update, marking its first major revision in 11 years. Sejong Korean has been crafted over four years (since 2019) into a highly adaptable textbook, designed to meet the diverse needs of learners at King Sejong Institutes worldwide. This edition also embraces the rising global interest in Korean Wave content, enhancing foreign learners' engagement and enthusiasm.

A Textbook for Today's Global Learner

Sejong Korean stands as a nationally representative textbook, meticulously incorporating the ‘Standard Korean Curriculum’ and linguistic norms established in 2020. It considers multicultural diversity and gender sensitivity, offering enriched vocabulary and grammar explanations alongside real-life communication examples. The reinforced practice activities ensure a thorough understanding of the content.

Key Features of the Updated Edition

1. Flexible Learning Structure: The textbook is divided into 'Basic Textbooks' for core content and 'Additional Activity Textbooks' for deepening language knowledge. This allows for adaptable usage across the different course types (가, 나, 다) at King Sejong Institute.

2. Tailored Unit Structure: The unit composition varies by stage, applying teaching and learning methods suitable for different language development phases. The inclusion of diverse illustrations and visual materials enhances learner engagement.

3. Cultural Immersion: The textbook intersperses rich Korean cultural content, fostering an understanding of Korean culture from an intercultural perspective and encouraging a balanced view of both the learner's and Korean cultures.

4. Comprehensive Support Materials: A range of auxiliary materials including workbooks, teacher’s guides, vocabulary lists, and class PPTs cater to the diverse needs of both teachers and learners.

Understanding Korean Culture from an Intercultural Perspective

With Sejong Korean 1B, learners embark on a fascinating journey that not only teaches the Korean language but also immerses them in the rich tapestry of Korean culture, providing a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.

Publication date: September 1, 2022
Number of pages, weight, size: 132 pages | 527g | 208*285*20mm