| Korean Dictionary & Phrasebook: Korean-English/English-Korean Contributor(s): Lee, Jeyseon (Author), Lee, Kangjin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0781810299 ISBN-13: 9780781810296 Publisher: Hippocrene Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2005 Annotation: Over 63 million people worldwide speak Korean, making it one of the fifteen most widely spoken languages in the world. This helpful guide is an essential resource for visitors to Korea. Users of this two-way dictionary and practical phrasebook will be understood in both North and South Korea. The book includes a primer in the Korean writing system ("hangul), which is used in all entries along with the official romanization taught by the Korean government. A pronunciation guide and a basic grammar also appear. Each of the 15 phrasebook chapters includes cultural information to help travelers avoid uncomfortable moments in situations such as dining out, shopping, and seeking medical attention. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Korean - Foreign Language Study | Multi-language Dictionaries - Foreign Language Study | Multi-language Phrasebooks |
| Dewey: 495.732 |
| LCCN: 2005050306 |
| Series: Hippocrene Dictionary and Phrasebook |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 3.86" W x 7.54" (0.59 lbs) 311 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over 63 million people speak Korean worldwide, and the Korean peninsula has become one of the globe's most important business and financial centers. This guide includes 5,000 bilingual dictionaries entries and a practical phrasebook with useful terms. Also included is a primer in the Korean writing system (Hangul), which is used in all entries along with the official Romanization taught by the Korean government. A pronunciation guide and a basic grammar also appear. Each of the 15 phrasebook chapters includes cultural information to assist travelers in situations such as dining out, shopping, transportation, and other times when clear communication is essential. |