ABSTRACT

This chapter talks about the polite sentence ending and the honorific polite sentence endings, and covers the characteristic features of the Korean language: the honorific and deferential expressions. It discusses the model dialogue that demonstrates the authentic communicative exchanges featured in Colloquial Korean and is accompanied by Romanization and English translation. The chapter focuses on the exercises to check the comprehension of the vocabulary, grammar points, and functions a review of unit content and an application of acquired knowledge where the activities from the model dialogue. It describes the exercise items that include both structural drills and communicative tasks where the Structural drills provide guided questions that reinforce the functions and grammar point. The chapter presents communicative tasks that encourage the learner to produce more creative answers. It then deals with the cultural point that presents up-to-date cultural information relevant to the unit content and useful tips for visitors in the Republic of Korea.