Korean-English/English-Korean Dictionary and Phrasebook

Informationen zum Autor Jeyseon Lee is Lecturer in Korean and Supervisor of Korean Language Courses at the University of California at San Diego. She received her PhD in Korean Linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Kangjin Lee holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and teaches at the College of Business in Jeonju! South Korea. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis CONTENTS: Introduction; Korean Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide; Abbreviations; Korean-English Dictionary; English-Korean Dictionary; A Brief Korean Grammar; Korean Phrasebook; References. ...

Product details

• Authors: J Lee, Jeyseon Lee, K Lee, Kangjin Lee
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2004
• EAN: 9780781810296
• ISBN: 978-0-7818-1029-6
• Dimensions: 96 mm x 189 mm x 21 mm
• Series: Hippocrene Dictionary and Phra; Hippocrene Dictionary and Phra
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Non-fiction book > Learning aids/university-entrance diploma theory > Reference works