ABSTRACT

First Published in 2017. Essential Korean Reader offers supplementary reading material for students in the early stages of learning Korean. The readings included have been specially written for heritage students in their second and third semesters or non-heritage students in their third and fourth semesters of study. Students are exposed to interesting cultural topics while expanding their active vocabulary and developing reading and writing skills. The topics covered focus on aspects of modern and traditional Korean life and cultural differences between Korea and the rest of the world. Each reading is supported by pre- and post-reading questions, a glossary of new words and expressions, helpful grammar explanations and exercises.

part 1|98 pages

Section 1

chapter 1|8 pages

Greetings and handshakes 인사와 악수

chapter 2|10 pages

Street foods 길거리 음식

chapter 4|9 pages

New Year’s Day 설날

chapter 5|9 pages

Korean humor 한국의 유머

chapter 6|11 pages

Seoul 서울

chapter 7|11 pages

College festival 대학 축제

chapter 8|13 pages

Part-time job 아르바이트

part 2|117 pages

Section 2