Seoul National University Korean Language is a six-level course book (200 hours of regular learning program per book) and developed for learners of Korean language. The book helps students develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and helps them apply Korean language in real life situations.The textbook is carefully coordinated to link between spoken language and written language while focusing on the development of communicative language skills.

A task-based approach maximizes the use of linguistic knowledge and encourages to learn phonological rules and intonation for accuracy and fluency in Korean.

A systematic approach to learning vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation is adopted.

This textbook is designed to familiarize with Korean culture, and helps to share different culture of the learners through activities in the book.

The text includes a CD-ROM that can be used in the classroom, such as games and practices, reading and listening dialogues, vocabulary and grammar list, MP3, and extra class materials.

*The Seoul National University Korean 1A Student’s Book is comprised of 8 units preceded

by the preliminary lesson ‘Learning the Korean Alphabet’. The preliminary lesson ‘Learning

the Korean Alphabet’ consists of an overview that introduces the promulgation and principles

of the Korean alphabet and exercises through which to learn its vowels and consonants. Each

unit spans 8 hours of instruction divided into sections entitled and emphasizing: Vocabulary,

Grammar and Expression 1 and 2, Speaking 1 and 2, Listening and Speaking, Reading and

Writing, Task, Culture Note, Pronunciation, and Self-Check.

* Seoul National University Korean Language 1A Student’s Book  is the first volume in the multi-level series developed

to be used in a regular program (about 200 hours of class work) for adult learners of the Korean language. The primary

goal of this book is to help novice learners of Korean language so that they may build basic communicative competence

by developing their ability to construct language about topics of interest and apply language in real life situations. The key

features of this book follow.

This textbook is carefully coordinated to link spoken language and written language while focusing on the development

of communicative language skills. It utilizes a step-by-step approach consisting of vocabulary and grammar practice,

controlled conversation practice, and open-ended interaction. Through this approach, knowledge about language transfers to

real language use. In addition, ‘Listening and Speaking’ and ‘Reading and Writing’ sections integrate spoken language and

written language learning.

A task-based approach maximizes the use of linguistic knowledge and encourages meaningful interaction between

learners. Various types of tasks are introduced and activity sheets are provided as needed. The CD-ROM offers detailed

direction to assist instructors in managing class activities.

A systematic approach to learning vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation is adopted. Carefully selected vocabulary

relating to the topic of each unit is meaningfully presented to learners increasing efficacy. In-depth descriptions with

example sentences explain the meaning and usage of grammatical items and reinforce grammar concepts. The Grammar

Extension presented at the back of the book as appendix aids learners’ comprehension of target grammar. The Pronunciation

section also promotes accuracy and fluency with lessons for individual sounds, phonological rules, and intonation.

This textbook is designed to actively integrate culture with classroom instruction. Cultural information is delivered by

visual aids such as pictures and photograph, and level tailored concise explanations. This book also provides learners with

opportunities for meaningful language production by sharing their own experiences interculturally. The appendix further

extends the understanding of Korean culture.

The text includes a CD-ROM that can be used in the classroom as well as independently, as an effective tool for

previewing and reviewing. It contains simple exercises for vocabulary and grammar, speaking practices, reading texts,

transcripts, vocabulary and grammar lists, audio files, and supplementary materials for classroom use.

 Korean and English translations help English-speaking learners understand quickly. English translation is offered for

Speaking 1, 2 dialogues, Grammar Extension, Culture Extension, exercise instructions, and new vocabulary.

Abundant visual aids such as photographs and illustrations make learning more realistic and enjoyable. Visual aids clearly

enhance learning efficacy and increase learners’ interest by delivering information on situations and meanings. 

Index:

머리말

일러두기

교재 구성표

등장인물

한글배우기

1과 안녕하세요?

2과 이거는 뭐에요?

3과 한국어를 공부해요

4과 어디에 있어요?

5과 주말에 친구를 만났어요

6과 얼마예요?

7과 날씨가 어떻습니까?

8과 영화볼까요?

활동지

문법 해설

문화 해설

듣기 지문

모범 답안

어휘 색인