
This is a thoroughly revised edition of "" Integrated Korean Beginning 1"" the first volume of the best-selling series developed collaboratively by leading classroom teachers & linguists of Korean All series' volumes have been developed in accordance with performance-based principles & methodology
- contextualization learner-centeredness use of authentic materials usage-orientedness balance between skill getting & skill using & integration of speaking listening reading writing & culture Grammar points are systematically introduced in simple but adequate explanations & abundant examples & exercises Each situationtopic-based lesson of the main texts consists of model dialogues narration new words & expressions vocabulary notes culture grammar usage & English translation of dialogues In response to comments from hundreds of students & instructors of the first edition this new edition features a more attractive two-color design with all new photos & drawings & an additional lesson & vocabulary exercises Lessons are now organized into two main sections each containing a conversational text (with its own vocabulary list) & a reading passage The accompanying workbook newly written provides students with extensive skill-using activities based on the skills learned in the main text "" Integrated Korean"" is a project of the Korean Language Education & Research Center (KLEAR) with the support of the Korea Foundation In addition to the five-level Integrated Korean textbooks & workbooks volumes include "" Korean Composition"" "" Korean Language in Culture & Society"" "" Korean Reader for Chinese Characters"" "" Reading in Modern Korean Literature"" & "" Selected Readings in Korean""