Welcome to a Korean learning adventure especially for kids! Boxed set contains: 64 flash cards (4 inches x 5.5 inches, 4-colour one side, 1-colour the other) that get children talking about Nature, Opposites, Going Places, Things I Like to Do, and more. These everyday words and sentences help children build their vocabulary in a natural, age-appropriate way. Each card shows: Front - Word in Korean, hangeul (phonetic pronunciation for English-speakers); colour illustration; learning category. Back - Word in Korean, hangeul, and English; black and white illustration; two sample practice sentences in Korean, hangeul, and English; learning category. Audio CD gives native pronunciation of the Korean words and the sample sentences for practice - plus Korean songs to help with learning. Colour Wall Poster (24 inches x 36 inches) keeps new vocabulary in sight. Guide for Parents and Teachers (5.25 inches x 8 inches, 16 pp, saddle-stitched) helps you use the cards for most effective learning. It also includes activities and games for building kids' vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. It is focused on the learning needs of preschoolers through age 12but works for parents also!

Author Biography

Laura Armitage was born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Andover, NH. After receiving her BA in English from the University of NH, Laura pursued a teaching career in Seoul, Korea. For four years she taught at the middle and high school levels and was an instructor for the Seoul Ministry of Education. While there, she translated the postscript of Escaped Children from North Korea by Jiyon Kim. Laura returned to the U.S. in 2002 to translate for the Korean Short Track Speed Skating Team at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. She then earned her U.S. K-8 teaching certification, furthering her teaching career in the U.S. She has taught at the elementary and middle school levels in the U.S. and currently teaches 5th grade at Franklin Middle School in Franklin, New Hampshire.