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Why I love it
- Learn about traditional folktales while learning Korean at the same time
- Aesthetically pleasing with big fonts
- Each difficult word/phrase is annotated and explained in the glossary list behind each story
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This book is a welcome addition to the growing number of Korean textbooks in the market. According to the author, this book is for students who have completed at least 1 year of an intensive Korean course or equivalent. It does not explain grammar points in details and hence should be used only as a supplementary resource.
The stories are rewritten in simpler sentences, but still engaging and challenging enough for the beginners. For those who have a stronger grasp of the language, it can still serve as an interesting read and pick up some extra vocabulary. ^^
The author has kindly made available the first 16 pages in pdf format and it includes the first story. Check it out HERE.
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yidaa said:
i have this book too!
hangukdrama said:
I like the layout! (: It makes me feel like a kid again
Sasha said:
Hi! I want to start studying Korean soon. I also love kdramas
I look forward to the rest of the textbook reviews!
hangukdrama said:
Hi Sasha!
Just visited your blog(: Shunik is so cute~ ^^
Hope you will have a fun time learning korean too! There are some online resources at the ‘Korean resources’ page if you need any!
supremeteam said:
Thanks for the info on the PDF…
I actually learn Korean language for 5 years now, well…I learn it by myself without any teacher. But It’s fun…except if I learn it from someone as a teacher probably I can cut teh 5 years into 2…haha! Nice to know you ^ ^
-Mel-
supremeteam said:
and I’m eager to learn Korean history…
you can visit my blog too http://countingwayward.wordpress.com
hangukdrama said:
wow! 5 years! that’s really long~ what made you decide to learn korean? ^^
I wish i have a teacher too.
Will definitely visit your blog (:
miuism said:
안녕하세요…!
이 책은 어떻게 샀어요? 좀 비싼 것 같은테요..
Hello, I’m also from Singapore and have been self-studying the Korean language for about 1/2 year. Came across this book some time ago but was somehow hesitant to purchase it. Did you get this online? Also, please let me know if it’s worth S$50. bleahs.
Thanks!! Feel free to email me about it. =))
hangukdrama said:
ㅋㅋ 안녕하세요~!
i didn’t purchase this XD hahaha i don’t think it’s worth the money though >< not that kind of book where you will keep refering to.
sadstory said:
can u email me where u bought this book
hangukdrama said:
haha i didn’t buy this. (: borrowed this from my school lib.
flyndancez said:
Haha.. I was about to ask you where you got it and then I saw sadstory’s question… Wonder if we can get it from Kino….
hangukdrama said:
hmm i think they may be able to help you order. not that sure though >< but personally i don't think it's that worth it to purchase it. ^^
Matthew said:
I picked this book up from 교보문고 last month and although I have yet to delve into it, it certainly seems to be the perfect balance of culture, new content, self-checking, grammar introduction and self-studying. As soon as I get into, I’ll review it, too.
And for the price, here in Korea for less than 30 USD. Did you know that there’s a workbook, too?
hangukdrama said:
ooh there’s a workbook? I didn’t know about that! They don’t really provide detailed grammar explanations but the little notes are still good enough (:
hope to see your review soon~! ^^
Andini Rizky said:
Thank you, Shanna. I was looking for new material to learn from. “Once Upon a Time in Korea”…This book looks so interesting. I will ask about it at my local Korean store.
chaeok said:
I am learning Korean please help me How can i buy this book?