New Sogang Korean Speaking 6 Studentbook

Korean Pronunciation Guide - How to Sound Like a Korean is a learning material for the self-study of pronunciation, targeted for Level 2 to 4 learners, or beginners and intermediate learners of Korean. The pronunciation rules that have been covered in bits and pieces in existing Korean textbooks are summarized here in systematic structures and contents. Basic Korean pronunciations are presented by consonants, vowels, final consonants (Batchim) and liaisons; then rules that learners want to know the most in studying pronunciation are summarized in order, including palatalization and nasalization. After learning the basics and rules, learners can perform self-diagnosis of the accuracy and speed of pronunciation based on the colloquial and literary words categorized by difficulty and by subject. This book will help learners start the study from the pronunciation principles and eventually expand the study to improve speaking and listening skills. ▪ A systematic 3-step structure, composed of basics, rules and recitation The basics step will help learners study the fundamental Korean pronunciations starting from the principles applied in creating hangeul. The rules part will help learners study pronunciation rules applied between syllables. In the last step, learners can study the applications of these rules and practice to read texts out following the actual dialogue speed. ▪ Vivid illustrations and detailed English explanations to effectively study complicated pronunciations Illustrations are detailed and vivid, how the speech organs are moved when articulating. These will allow learners to compare and study pronunciations that they are particularly struggling with. All explanations are offered in English so that even Korean learners with less than intermediate proficiency can easily understanding the contents. ▪ 20 texts for recitation with diverse materials to learn culture and improve fluency The writing materials are closely linked to real life, and total 20 texts are offered both in colloquial and literary styles. Learners can listen and repeat after them, expanding their understanding and knowledge of Korean culture. Texts in various styles are read by professional voice actors and learners can practice and improve their fluency as they try to follow the recorded reading speed. Preface 4 How to Use This Book 6 Contents 10 An Overview of Korean Pronunciation 13 PartⅠ. BASIC KOREAN PRONUNCIATION 1 Vowels 모음 20 2 Consonants 자음 33 3 Final Consonants 받침 45 4 Liaison 연음 53 PartⅡ. PRONUNCIATION RULES 1 Aspirated Consonants: 축하 [추카] 62 2 Elimination of ㅎ Pronunciation: 괜찮아요 [괜차나요] 70 3 Fortis Articulation: 식당 [식땅] 76 4 Palatalization: 같이 [가치] 86 5 Nasalization ①: 박물관 [방물관] 92 6 Nasalization ②: 정류장 [정뉴장] 100 7 Nasalization ③: 대학로 [대항노] 106 8 Liquidization: 설날 [설랄] 112 9 Addition of ㄴ: 시청역 [시청녁] 120 PartⅢ. READING PRACTICE Preparations for Reading 130 Colloquial Speech 1 Volunteering 봉사 활동 142 2 Interview 1 Job Seeker 취업 준비생 147 3 The Host 영화 ‘괴물’ 152 4 Nami Island 남이섬 157 5 Stretching 스트레칭 163 6 Interview 2 Film Director 영화감독 169 7 Gwangjang Market 광장 시장 174 8 Interview 3 Job Interview 면접 180 9 Weather Forecast 일기 예보 186 10 Counseling 상담 191 Written Korean 11 Coffee 커피 197 12 Korean Drama 한국 드라마 203 13 Pojangmacha (Cart Bar) 포장마차 208 14 Patbingsu 팥빙수 213 15 Military 군대 219 16 Cheering for Baseball 야구 응원 문화 224 17 Chicken and Beer 치킨과 맥주 230 18 A Man Who Cooks 요리하는 남자 236 19 Ajumma Perm 아줌마 파마 242 20 Day Culture 데이 문화 248 APPENDIX Answers 256 English Translations 259 Explanations in Korean 268 Hangeul Table 276 Reading Numbers 277 Index 279