Everything needed to learn to read, write, speak, and understand the basic and most useful words in the Korean language is in this handy set of flash cardsuincluding many hundreds of phrases and sentences using them. The cards in this volume are a great way to learn Korean and contain the most common words and expressions used in daily Korean communicationuconcrete nouns as well as verbs and adjectives that form the core Korean vocabulary. These are grouped thematically to enable easy memorization and retention. A sample sentence is given to illustrate the use of the main word on each card which is often a well-known Korean saying or an idiom. Each card features on the FRONT: Main word, plus 4 related words and phrases to help you use it....And on the BACK: Main word and related words' English meanings, Korean script and romanizations. A sample sentence in Korean, romanization, and English translation.

Author Biography

Soohee Kim, Ph.D. is on the faculty of the University of Washington's Department of Asian Languages and Literature. She has taught the Korean language to a wide variety of learners in both the US and Asia.