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Korean Language Resources

How to study Korean: How to Study Korean has over 100 lessons for all levels. Every lesson covers several grammar points and related vocabulary. According to the site ‘by the time you are done, you will know 9000 of the most common Korean words and 99% of the grammar used in Korean conversation’.

TTMIK: (TTMIK) is a fantastic interactive resource for anyone looking to start learning or improving their Korean. Hyunwoo and co. have designed a solid curriculum of 9 levels with around 25 lessons per level. TTMIK takes full advantage of modern technology to deliver its lessons. They use audio, video, as well as traditional textbooks to teach their course.

KoreanClass101: Korean Class 101 is an established Korean language learning site for all levels. They cover all four language skills, but place a strong emphasis on conversational Korean. When you sign up you get your own personalised dashboard so it’s easy to track your progress on the course.

Loecsen: Loecsen developed a method of rapid assimilation of foreign languages that can be learnt over the internet or on other mobile devices. It is intended for people who want to manage in most situations of everyday life without having to go through a lengthy learning process.

Learn with Oliver: Learn with Oliver is an online flash card tool that allows you to learn words or phrases with several ways to test yourself on the content.

Korean Comics: Korean Comics is a webcomic created by a Korean language learner to provide a way for them to practice writing in Korean. The site also has a vocabulary section so that other Korean learners can view translations of the words used in each episode.

Dom & Hyo: Dom + Hyo are illustrators who use their design talents to create beautiful infographics that teach the Korean language and give their subscribers fun facts about Korean culture.

Forvo: If you come across a new word, especially with Korean that has rules related to changes in pronunciation, Forvo is a great place to listen to words spoken by a native speaker. It has a large database and is a good reference for pronunciation.

Korean for Beginners by Henry J. Amen; Kyubyong Park Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this friendly and thorough introduction you will soon see why. The best way to learn Korean--this book uses a lighthearted, humorous approach.Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet, hangeul, actually is, and helps you master it faster than you learned the English alphabet. Realistic situations you might encounter in Korea in Korean-speaking environments are described, and new words are explained in terms of how you'll find them useful to communicate. Numerous illustrations enliven the text, and a CD-ROM bound into the jacket lets you listen and repeat phrases in the book. Soon you'll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!" Features ofKorean for Beginners are: Learn to read Korean writing with ease. Practical phrases help you converse with confidence. A lighthearted "guide" walks you through, bringing the language to life. The CD-ROM's native Korean speakers help you to speak Korean like a pro. As the more than 1 million Americans who speak Korean can attest, the Korean language is here to stay, and generations of young (and older) adults are determined to learn it. This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Korean--and who want to enjoy things while they're at it!
Call Number: PL913 .A43 2010
ISBN: 0804841004
Publication Date: 2010-08-10
Korean Picture Dictionary by Tina Cho A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Korean--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Korean words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Korean Hangul characters--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Korean holidays and eating Korean food. This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Korean words and phrases 40 different topics--from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Korean speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Korean pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up words Korean Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages--curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Korea.
Call Number: PL937.E5 C43 2018
ISBN: 0804849323
Publication Date: 2018-08-28
Korean Stories for Language Learners by Julie Damron; Ryu EunSun; EunSun You The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages! Korean Stories for Language Learners introduces 42 traditional Korean folktales with bilingual Korean and English versions, presented on facing pages, together with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning learners of the language. The book can be used as a reader in first- and second-year Korean language courses or by anyone who wishes to learn about Korean folktales and traditional Korean culture. This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their vocabulary and to develop a basic familiarity with Korean culture. The stories gradually increase in length and complexity throughout the book as the reader improves their vocabulary and understanding of the language. After the first few stories, the reader is asked to use the vocabulary in speaking and writing exercises. By reading these classic stories, they also are given a window into Korean culture andlearn to appreciate the uniqueness of the country--which provides greater motivation to continue learning the difficult language. Cultural notes and discussion questions further reinforce one's understanding of the stories, and bolster one's language skills. Korean-English and English-Korean glossaries are included as well as an overview of the Korean Hangeul script. Audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection.
Call Number: PL913.65 .D36 2018
ISBN: 0804850038
Publication Date: 2018-09-11
Korean: a Comprehensive Grammar by Jaehoon Yeon; Lucien Brown First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Call Number: PL913
ISBN: 9781136840296
Publication Date: 2013-03-01
The Korean Language by Jae Jung Song Suitable for students of all levels, this book provides a general description of the Korean language by highlighting important structural aspects whilst keeping technical details to a minimum. By examining the Korean language in its geographical, historical, social and cultural context the reader is able to gain a good understanding of its speakers and the environment in which it is used. The book covers a range of topics on Korean including its genetic affiliation, historical development, sound patterns, writing systems, vocabulary, grammar and discourse. The text is designed to be accessible, primarily to English-speaking learners of Korean and scholars working in disciplines other than linguistics, as well as serving as a useful introduction for general linguists. The book complements Korean language textbooks used in the classroom and will be welcomed not only by readers with a wider interest in Korean studies, but also by Asian specialists in general.
Call Number: PL911 .S655 2005
ISBN: 0415328020
Publication Date: 2005-12-16
The Handbook of Korean Linguistics by Lucien Brown (Editor); Jaehoon Yeon (Editor) The Handbook of Korean Linguistics presents state-of-the-art overviews of the linguistic research on the Korean language. * Structured to allow a range of theoretical perspectives in addressing linguistic phenomena * Includes chapters on Old Korean and Middle Korean, present-day language policies in North and South Korea, social aspects of Korean as a heritage language, and honorifics * Indispensable and unique resource not only for those studying Korean linguistics but cross-linguistic research in general
Call Number: PL907
ISBN: 9781118370933
Publication Date: 2015-04-28
Intermediate College Korean by Clare You This companion volume to College Korean (California, 1992) enables students to continue their development of Korean language skills and to enrich their understanding of Korea. Because language is a fundamental component of culture, the text incorporates themes relating to Korea's cultural customs and social issues, presented in the form of dialogues, anecdotes, short essays, and poems. Also included are themes tied to the country's physical geography, including major cities, islands, and historical sites. Each lesson consists of a situation dialogue, core vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar, and exercises on reading and listening comprehension. The vocabulary uses adult-level words from the media and professional worlds and ranges from computer terms to martial arts. Unlike other Korean language texts, Intermediate College Korean goes well beyond everyday survival skills and offers students a much wider exposure to both the language and culture of Korea. A reference section includes an index to patterns and grammar notes, a glossary, spelling tips, a list of connectives, and irregular verb charts.
ISBN: 0520924711
Publication Date: 2002-01-09

KoreanClass101: In addition to their free podcast lessons, KoreanClass101 also has an excellent YouTube channel with hours of free content.

Talk to me in Korean: Updated regularly, you’ll find some interesting content that will help you better understand the Korean language and culture, such as sessions focusing on Korea’s top sights and tourist attractions, discussions of popular Korean dishes and even tips to describe your allergies in Korean (if you happen to have any).

Easy Languages: In the Easy Language series, the hosts go out into the streets of Korea and interview the people they meet there. It’s a great way to hear the way people really speak the language, pick up useful conversational language, and practice your listening comprehension.

Sweet and Tasty TV: This YouTube channel features a little bit of everything. From vlogs that showcase trips to the Korean market to short but sweet Korean lessons, Sweet and Tasty TV is a great way to learn about Korean culture and the Korean language.

Seemile: Seemile videos are very traditional. The set itself looks like a typical Korean classroom! If you enjoy learning in that kind of environment, this channel was made for you. The lessons are also very didactic and detailed.

GO! Billy Korean: Go! Billy Korean is another channel with Korean lessons taught by a fellow Korean language learner. He uses everything from games to travel to teach the language.

Conversational Korean: Conversational Korean has several lessons that range from dialogues to conversational phrases to grammar lessons. The majority of the lessons are three minutes or less, so they’re great when you’re pressed for time.

TuneIn: You can listen to radio from either North or South Korea on TuneIn. Test out a few stations, see what catches your attention and enjoy.

KoreanClass101: The Innovative Language podcasts, including KoreanClass101, are free to sign up for and have an impressive amount of content available at a variety of levels.

TTMIK: The Talk to Me in Korean podcast has free lessons and entertaining video shows that teach colloquial phrases and words. They even have episodes that feature popular K-drama expressions so that you can really get into your favorite series.

KBS World Radio: Designed by Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) World, a South Korean TV Channel aimed towards a global audience, this vast selection of Korean audio podcasts will get you on track with your Korean studies with structured, well-designed courses.

Survival Korean Phrases: This series is all about simple phrases that might come in handy on a trip to Korea, such as “I’m sorry” and “Where is the bathroom?” You won’t find any more advanced content on this podcast, but it’s a good place to learn some basic greetings and prepare yourself for more advanced lessons.

IYAGI: This podcast is produced by the team behind Talk to Me in Korean but is a slightly more advanced podcast than their beginner audio lessons. The idea is to improve your skills by following along with natural conversations by native Korean speakers. Topics include work, travel, school, and holidays. You’ll also learn about Korean TV and the martial art taekwondo.

Twinkling Korean: The Twinkling Korean podcast has around 100 episodes available on iTunes and other podcast apps. The episodes typically feature a Korean speaker and an English speaker having a conversation that alternates between both languages. This way, intermediate learners can follow along with the dialogue even if they don’t understand every word.

Spongemind: Sponge Mind is one of the most popular podcasts for Korean learners out there. Each episode is recorded in both English and Korean, so you can listen to it first in English to get familiar with the context and subject matter, and then listen to it again in Korean to see how much of the episode you comprehend

Sparkling Korean: Sparkling Korean is an intermediate podcast with around 50 or so episodes that cover a variety of topics, such as how to talk about the weather, date, and time. It may be too advanced for beginners, but the host talks slowly and carefully enough that intermediate learners should be able to follow along pretty well.

Korean Podcast for Beginners: Although it’s called Korean Podcast for Beginners, this podcast is actually more suitable for intermediate learners. The episodes are mostly in Korean and deal with a variety of topics, such as a trip to visit Ayers Rock in Australia. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of episodes available.

TenguGo Hangul: A beginners-only app, TenguGo Hangul mainly illustrates the pronunciation of the Korean alphabet through audio and animated demonstrations of mouth and tongue position. Though the content of the app is rather limited, the animations are clever and clear with the added bonus of having a cute monster theme!The “Secrets of Hangeul” section also provides valuable information on the basis for the creation of Hangul and might help learners to solidify some of the concepts.

Learn Korean Phrases & Words: This app offers practical words and phrases neatly organized into categories such as Romance (“Can I have your number?”) and Shopping (“What kind of colors do you have?”). For each piece of vocabulary, you’re given the usual Hangul/Romanized spellings and audio clip in addition to the option to listen to the audio at a slower speed or to record your own voice for comparison.

Talk to me in Korean Lessons+: If you’ve been studying Korean for any length of time, you’ve likely heard of the website Talk to Me in Korean (TTMIK). The app is a must-have as well, bridging access to lessons from that site and allowing users to easily access grammar listening lessons and YouTube videos. If you prefer to learn your Korean with a fair bit of English explanation, ample examples, and witty banter between presenters, TTMIK is a good option for you.

NAVER Korean Dictionary: Naver, Korea’s most popular search engine, has developed what is arguably the most accurate and comprehensive Korean dictionary around. Available in 33 languages—which is very convenient if English isn’t your mother tongue—this free app will change the way you learn Korean vocabulary. It features a wealth of examples and model sentences to show you how to best use words, popular Korean idioms and even grammatical structures in context.

Topik One: For those interested in taking the actual TOPIK exam, this app presents you with a real previous version of the test split into the former beginner, intermediate, and advanced test levels. Within each, you can practice the four sections of Vocabulary and Grammar, Writing, Listening (requires downloading extra files), and Reading by clicking on the appropriate answers. For some, seeing and trying just this one version of the test might be useful enough.

Learn Korean - Phrasebook for Travel in Korea: Learn Korean Phrasebook delivers what it promises: a mobile Korean phrasebook to help you learn and look up useful sentences in Korean quickly. The app uses high quality audio recordings of native speakers to get you practicing and understanding authentic Korean pronunciation.

Mango Languages: The sweet and simple language learning app, this app is geared towards teaching you practical phrases and having you use them in everyday life. The content is very auditory-heavy, with clear voice recordings of every phrase and prompts to repeat and record yourself. Vocabulary and grammar lessons are combined together in units called “getting around”, “asking opinions”, and similar phrases. We loved the timer feature on the lesson quizzes, which added a competitive edge, as well as the option to download lessons offline.

DuoLingo: This app mainly focuses on fun games that are tailored to improve your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Users will start off by learning basic phrases, verbs, and sentences from a daily selection. Also, you may improve your vocabulary and grammar abilities by completing lessons and quizzes. With each lesson that is completed, you will be promoted to higher levels of learning.

Drops: Full of fun and attractive visuals like animation and illustrations, Drops is a great way to learn Korean for beginners. All the new verbs are 100% illustrated which reduces the chances of you using another language to identify and then translate. The short duration of each gamified session is both fun and addictive which is key in learning a new language. You do have to remember that Drops only offers verbs. There aren’t any grammar or expressions. So if you want to expand your vocabulary and know more words, this is the ideal app for you.

Memrise: Memrise is a free app that has tons of user-created courses. These can be anything from characters to restaurant items to slang words. It’s sort of a gamified flashcard system that you can use to learn new characters. It also uses mnemonics but the quality can vary significantly on a course by course basis.

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