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Korean Vocabulary for English Speakers - 9000 Words

Written by Andrey Taranov

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268 pages, about 5 hours of reading

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9000-WORD ENGLISH-KOREAN VOCABULARY Knowing and understanding around 9000 Korean words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Korean films, you will be proud and amazed at your new level of Korean. You will now see your language level improve to the point where you can say: "Korean? Absolutely! I know it very well." T&P Books vocabularies are intended to help you learn, memorize and review foreign wordsThe dictionary contains over 9000 commonly used wordsRecommended as additional support material to any language courseMeets the needs of both beginners and advanced learnersConvenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activitiesAllows you to assess your current vocabularyThis book can also be used by foreign learners of English Special features of T&P Books bilingual vocabularies: Words are arranged according to their meaning, not alphabeticallyContent is presented in three columns to facilitate the reviewing and self-testing processesEach theme is composed of small blocks of similar lexical unitsThe vocabulary offers a convenient and simple transcription for each foreign word This revised edition (June 2016) contains 256 topics: Basic Concepts, Numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Marketing, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more ... Our Korean collection includes also vocabularies of 3000, 5000 and 7000 words. All these titles are available as printed books and e-books. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback, please contact us: [email protected] Korean dictionary, Korean vocabulary, Korean phrasebook, learning Korean, basic Korean, books in Korean, Korean language

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Themes, characters and key ideas in Korean Vocabulary for English Speakers - 9000 Words, written by Chaptra AI.

  • about 150 hours
  • intermediate
  • Informative
  • Practical
  • Structured

Andrey Taranov's 'Korean Vocabulary for English Speakers - 9000 Words' is a comprehensive language learning resource designed to equip English speakers with a substantial Korean vocabulary. Organized thematically into 256 topics, rather than alphabetically, the book aims to facilitate memorization and practical application by grouping related lexical units. It presents words in a three-column format, including a simple transcription, to aid self-testing and review. This vocabulary guide serves as supplementary material for both beginners and advanced learners, promising to significantly enhance their ability to read, write, and converse in Korean with precision.

“N/A - This book is a vocabulary resource and does not contain narrative or thematic quotes.”

Key themes

Vocabulary Acquisition Strategy
The primary theme is the book's innovative approach to acquiring a vast vocabulary. By organizing words thematically rather than alphabetically, it promotes contextual learning, making memorization more intuitive and recall more efficient for practical conversation and reading.
Empowerment Through Language
The book's underlying message is the empowerment that comes with a robust vocabulary. It promises to foster the ability to express thoughts precisely, read, and write with minimal dictionary use, ultimately leading to confidence and a high level of proficiency in Korean.
Structured Learning and Self-Assessment
The design of the book promotes active learning and self-assessment. Its thematic units and three-column format encourage regular review and allow learners to gauge their progress independently, making it suitable for self-study and supplementary use.

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