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Korean Stories For Language Learners
Korean Stories For Language Learners: Traditional Folktales in Korean and English (MP3 Downloadable Audio Included) | Julie Damron, EunSun You
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The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its storiesespecially when they're told in two languages! Korean Stories for Language Learners introduces 42 traditional Korean folktales with bilingual Korean and English versions, presented on facing pages, together with detailed notes and exercises aimed at beginning learners of the language. The book can be used as a reader in first- and second-year Korean language courses or by anyone who wishes to learn about Korean folktales and traditional Korean culture. This elegantly illustrated volume is designed to help language learners expand their vocabulary and to develop a basic familiarity with Korean culture. The stories gradually increase in length and complexity throughout the book as the reader improves their vocabulary and understanding of the language. After the first few stories, the reader is asked to use the vocabulary in speaking and writing exercises. By reading these classic stories, they also are given a window into Korean culture and learn to appreciate the uniqueness of the countrywhich provides greater motivation to continue learning the difficult language. Cultural notes and discussion questions further reinforce one's understanding of the stories, and bolster one's language skills. Korean-English and English-Korean glossaries are included as well as an overview of the Korean Hangeul script. Audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection.
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BookishRedhead
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My sister bought me this little box for Christmas.
My short stories fit perfectly.
Yes most of these books have no/a little English in them.

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BookishRedhead
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Birthday present for myself.
Seems interesting and helpful.

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llwheeler
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I hit my 365 day streak in duolingo today 🎉🎉😃

Rewarded myself with a book! (Of course lol) Hopefully it's good, and not too far above my level. A bit above is what I'm going for.

I'm going to deliberately break the streak now, though. It's getting so the pressure of keeping a streak is taking away the fun and that's not worth it. And it's time - probably past time - to mix it up a little. I'll still use duolingo but with other resources too.

jmofo Amazing! Well done! I was digging Duolingo but the insistent alerts and endless emails and that used manipulative language kind of ticked me off so, it was coolnotcool. But mebbe I‘ll look at the settings. Great job and thanks for reminding me of this app!👏 5y
llwheeler @jmofo thanks! I admit I need the daily notification most days to remind me to do the practice. So that's helpful for me. For emails I do get a weekly one that I didn't bother figuring out if I could turn off, but I never bother reading it, I just delete it unopened. But I could see how that would be a turn off. 5y
Amiable I agree. I was doing Duolingo daily for more than a year, and the pressure to make sure I didn't break my streak was too much stress. I deliberately stopped one day as well. 5y
llwheeler @Amiable Yeah! Game-ifying learning works great, but I have to keep in mind that this is something I'm doing as a hobby. When it starts to feel stressful and like a chore, something's got to change. 5y
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