Making Out in Korean: A Korean Language Phrase Book

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Making Out in Korean: A Korean Language Phrase Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Constantine
By (author) Gene Baij
Revised by Laura Kingdon
Revised by Chris Backe
SeriesMaking Out Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 191,Width 102
ISBN/Barcode 9780804843546
ClassificationsDewey:495.7
Audience
General
Illustrations approx. 40 illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date 23 September 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Now in its third edition, Making Out in Korean is your indispensable guide to contemporary Korean as it's really spoken. This best-selling phrase book is the perfect introduction to everyday interactions in Korea, and includes colorful slang that'll help rev up your social life. Making Out in Korean features a pronunciation guide, notes on Korean language and culture, and guidance on male and female usage. With Making Out in Korean you'll be able to express yourself when: * Making new friends * Sharing a meal * Going out on the town * Flirting and getting amorous * And much more! Each expression in this book is given in Romanized form as well as Korean script with the English translation. It enhances your experience of the language (and in a pinch, you can show the Korean text to the person you're speaking to). Making Out in Korean also includes interesting tidbits of information on eating, shopping, group dating, social media, the street scene, and other situations. For the savvy traveler, this is a phrase book you won't want to be without.

Author Biography

Laura Kingdon is a graduate of Yonsei University's Korean Language Institute, so understands firsthand the complexities of learning Korean grammar. She is fluent in several languages and runs a translation firm. She has designed curricula and taught English as a Second Language to students of all ages, ranging from university students in Kazakhstan to elementary school children in Korea. After years of living in Seoul, she has recently moved to Thailand. Chris Backe blogs about travel and life at Chris in South Korea and Chris in Thailand. He has been published in several Korean magazines including Groove Magazine, 10 Magazine, Busan Haps, The East (based in England), and on visitseoul.net. He has been featured on several UK radio programs or subjects ranging from Korea to current technology. He has authored or contributed to various books on Korean language and culture, including Weird and Wonderful Korea.

Reviews

"A funny phrase book. The difference of this one from the other phrase books out there is that it focuses on slangs - specifically relationships/romance slangs." --Mykoreancorner.wordpress.com blog "Making Out in Korean -- Funny book title there huh? What can you learn from here? A bunch of funny phrases, curses and umm yeah." --Lyrynne.wordpress.com blog "One of the things that I most like about the books is that they include the English translations of the phrases as well as the sentences and words in the writing system of the language alongside the transliteration. This is great both for those who are interested in a more conversational approach and for those interested in more in-depth learning." --Eurolinguiste