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 and linguists of Korean. All series' volumes
have been developed in accordance with performance-based principles and
methodology--contextualization, learner-centeredness, use of authentic
materials, usage-orientedness, balance between skill getting and skill
using, and integration of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and
culture. Grammar points are systematically introduced in simple but
adequate explanations and abundant examples and exercises.
Each situation/topic-based lesson of the main texts consists of model
dialogues, narration, new words and expressions, vocabulary notes,
culture, grammar, usage, and English translation of dialogues. In
response to comments from hundreds of students and instructors of the
first edition, this new edition features a more attractive two-color
design with all new photos and drawings and an additional lesson and
vocabulary exercises. Lessons are now organized into two main sections,
each containing a conversational text (with its own vocabulary list) and
a reading passage. The accompanying workbook, newly written, provides
students with extensive skill-using activities based on the skills
learned in the main text.
Audio files for this volume may be downloaded on the web in MP3 format
at http: //www.kleartextbook.com. A set of CDs is also available for
purchase.
