The Master Korean series is an integrated set of coursebooks designed to help the reader fully master the Korean language through various activities and practice in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. After learning all the grammar and vocabulary in each level, the reader will be able to sit for the corresponding level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). As the first book in the Master Korean series of coursebooks, Master Korean 1-1 Basic (English) is aimed at English-speaking learners studying Korean at the introductory level. Through this book learners will become familiar with the basic structure and expressions of the Korean language and improve their overall Korean language skills by practicing what they have learned through various activities, while also acquiring Korean cultural and linguistic knowledge necessary for successful communication in a variety of situations.   A Coursebook for Completely Conquering Korean for English-speaking Introductory Learners!   ▪ Systematically study for appropriate level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)! Together, Master Korean 1-1 and 1-2 introduces all of the vocabulary and grammar necessary to sit for Level 1 of the TOPIK.   ▪ Have fun studying Korean using task-based teaching principles! The series includes a variety of study tasks based on the authors’ many years of Korean teaching experience along with empirical data to create a text that is both easy to study and interesting.   ▪ Enjoy rich visual and audio materials! Each chapter is full of colorful illustrations and pictures, along with auditory materials created with professional voice actors to improve memorization and overall learning, regardless of whether you are studying by yourself or as a student in a language institution.   ▪ Get valuable Korean cultural information necessary for communication from a learner’s perspective! “Why do Koreans also address store employees as ‘big sister’?” Includes detailed English explanations for many aspects of the Korean culture and language that learners are curious about.     Contents   Preface 02 How to Use This Book 04 Contents 08 Table of Contents 10 Introduction to Hangeul 15 Introduction of Characters 38   Chapter 01 소개 Introduction 39 01 저는 리타입니다. I’m Rita. 40 02 그것은 무엇입니까? What is that? 48 03 중국 사람이 아닙니다. I’m not Chinese. 56 04 한국어 공부가 재미있습니까? Is studying Korean interesting? 64 05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 72   문화 Culture 76     Chapter 02 학교 School 77   01 사전도 있습니까? Do you have a dictionary, too? 78   02 가방이 어디에 있습니까? Where is the bag? 86   03 도서관에 안 갑니다. I don't go to the library. 94   04 학교가 크고 깨끗합니다. The school is big and tidy. 102   05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 110   문화 Culture 114     Chapter 03 일상생활 Daily Life 115   01 공원에서 친구를 만납니다. I meet my friends at the park. 116   02 오늘이 몇 월 며칠입니까? What month and day is today? 124   03 몇 시에 점심을 먹습니까? What time do you eat lunch? 132   04 주말에 무엇을 해요? What do you do on the weekend? 140   05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 148   문화 Culture 152     Chapter 04 날씨와 계절 Weather and Seasons 153   01 친구와 산에 갈 거예요. I’ll go to the mountains with a friend. 154   02 요즘 날씨가 좀 추워요. The weather is a little cold lately. 162   03 무슨 계절을 제일 좋아해요? What is your favorite season? 170   04 여름 방학에 같이 바다에 갑시다. Let’s go to the beach during summer vacation. 178   05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 186   문화 Culture 190   Chapter 05 가족과 친구 Family and Friends 191 01 유미코 씨의 가족이 몇 명이에요? How many people are in your family, Yumiko? 192 02 아버지께서는 병원에서 일하십니다. My father works at a hospital. 200 03 수영할 수 있어요? Can you swim? 208 04 운동을 좋아하지요? Do you like to exercise? 216 05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 224   문화 Culture 228   Appendix Answers 230 Listening Scripts 240 Dialogue Translations 245 Culture Section Translations 247 Index 248  

    The Master Korean series is an integrated set of coursebooks designed to help the reader fully master the Korean language through various activities and practice in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. After learning all the grammar and vocabulary in each level, the reader will be able to sit for the corresponding level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).   Master Korean 1-2 Basic (English) is the second book in the Master Korean coursebook series aimed at English-speaking learners studying Korean at the introductory level. Through this book learners will become familiar with the basic structure and expressions of the Korean language and improve their overall Korean language skills by practicing what they have learned through various activities, while also acquiring Korean cultural and linguistic knowledge necessary for successful communication in a variety of situations.     A Coursebook for Completely Conquering Korean   for English-speaking Introductory Learners!     ▪ Systematically study for appropriate level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)! Together, Master Korean 1-1 and 1-2 introduces all of the vocabulary and grammar necessary to sit for Level 1 of the TOPIK.     ▪ Have fun studying Korean using task-based teaching principles! The series includes a variety of study tasks based on the authors’ many years of Korean teaching experience along with empirical data to create a text that is both easy to study and interesting.     ▪ Enjoy rich visual and audio materials! Each chapter is full of colorful illustrations and pictures, along with auditory materials created with professional voice actors to improve memorization and overall learning, regardless of whether you are studying by yourself or as a student in a language institution.     ▪ Get valuable Korean cultural information necessary for communication from a learner’s perspective! “Why do Koreans also address store employees as ‘big sister’?” Includes detailed English explanations for many aspects of the Korean culture and language that learners are curious about.       Contents   Preface 02 How to Use This Book 04 Contents 08 Table of Contents 10 Introduction to Hangeul 15 Introduction of Characters 38   Chapter 01 소개 Introduction 39 01 저는 리타입니다. I’m Rita. 40 02 그것은 무엇입니까? What is that? 48 03 중국 사람이 아닙니다. I’m not Chinese. 56 04 한국어 공부가 재미있습니까? Is studying Korean interesting? 64 05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 72   문화 Culture 76     Chapter 02 학교 School 77   01 사전도 있습니까? Do you have a dictionary, too? 78   02 가방이 어디에 있습니까? Where is the bag? 86   03 도서관에 안 갑니다. I don't go to the library. 94   04 학교가 크고 깨끗합니다. The school is big and tidy. 102   05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 110   문화 Culture 114     Chapter 03 일상생활 Daily Life 115   01 공원에서 친구를 만납니다. I meet my friends at the park. 116   02 오늘이 몇 월 며칠입니까? What month and day is today? 124   03 몇 시에 점심을 먹습니까? What time do you eat lunch? 132   04 주말에 무엇을 해요? What do you do on the weekend? 140   05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 148   문화 Culture 152     Chapter 04 날씨와 계절 Weather and Seasons 153   01 친구와 산에 갈 거예요. I’ll go to the mountains with a friend. 154   02 요즘 날씨가 좀 추워요. The weather is a little cold lately. 162   03 무슨 계절을 제일 좋아해요? What is your favorite season? 170   04 여름 방학에 같이 바다에 갑시다. Let’s go to the beach during summer vacation. 178   05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 186   문화 Culture 190   Chapter 05 가족과 친구 Family and Friends 191 01 유미코 씨의 가족이 몇 명이에요? How many people are in your family, Yumiko? 192 02 아버지께서는 병원에서 일하십니다. My father works at a hospital. 200 03 수영할 수 있어요? Can you swim? 208 04 운동을 좋아하지요? Do you like to exercise? 216 05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 224   문화 Culture 228   Appendix Answers 230 Listening Scripts 240 Dialogue Translations 245 Culture Section Translations 247 Index 248  

The Master Korean series is an integrated set of coursebooks designed to help the reader fully master the Korean language through various activities and practice in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. After learning all the grammar and vocabulary in each level, the reader will be able to sit for the corresponding level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK). Master Korean 2–1 Basic follows Master Korean 1–2 Basic as the next volume in the Master Korean series, targeting Korean learners who have studied through Level 1 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK 1). Learners can systematically develop their communication skills through a variety of activities. In particular, by widely applying the teaching principles of task-based instruction through a variety of visual and audio materials, learners can easily and enjoyably learn Korean. In addition, we have provided information about the Korean culture and language that is necessary to communicate effectively in some situations. In these ways, learners can study Korean using a truly multi-dimensional approach. ▪ Systematically Study for Level 2 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)!   Master Korean 2-1 includes enough speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises to adequately prepare you for taking the TOPIK Level 2. ▪ Fun Learning Tasks Incorporating Communicative Language Teaching Approaches!   By effectively using their many years of experience as Korean instructors along with rich empirical data, the authors have created a text that allows learners to engage in conversation practice most appropriate for real communicative situations.       ▪ Diverse Mix of Visual and Audio Materials! You can download the audio files here.   A rich mix of illustrations and photos are included to improve memorization ability and learning effects, and the MP3 audio materials feature professional voice actors. Together, these combine to provide the learner with multiple ways to focus on and enjoy the content. ▪ Korean Culture Information to Fully Satisfy Your Curiosity! We provide detailed introductions to a variety of aspects of Korean culture that students are often curious about, such as Korean currency, customary greetings, and shopping. These sections have been translated into English to provide detailed information and vivid descriptions using authentic, real-world content.   Contents Chapter 01. 개학Chapter 02. 공공 기관Chapter 03. 일상생활Chapter 04. 교통Chapter 05. 쇼핑

Master Korean 2–2 Basic follows Master Korean 2–1 Basic as the next volume in the Master Korean series, targeting Korean learners who have studied through Level 1 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIKⅠ). Learners can systematically develop their communication skills through a variety of activities. In particular, by widely applying the teaching principles of task-based instruction through a variety of visual and audio materials, learners can easily and enjoyably learn Korean. In addition, we have provided information about the Korean culture and language that is necessary to communicate effectively in some situations. In these ways, learners can study Korean using a truly multi-dimensional approach.▪ Systematically Study for Level 2 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)!  Master Korean 2-2 includes enough speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises to adequately prepare you for taking the TOPIK Level 2.▪ Fun Learning Tasks Incorporating Communicative Language Teaching Approaches!  By effectively using their many years of experience as Korean instructors along with rich empirical data, the authors have created a text that allows learners to engage in conversation practice most appropriate for real communicative situations.      ▪ Diverse Mix of Visual and Audio Materials! You can download the audio files here.  A rich mix of illustrations and photos are included to improve memorization ability and learning effects, and the MP3 audio materials feature professional voice actors. Together, these combine to provide the learner with multiple ways to focus on and enjoy the content.▪ Korean Culture Information to Fully Satisfy Your Curiosity!We provide detailed introductions to a variety of aspects of Korean culture that students are often curious about, such as Korean currency, customary greetings, and shopping. These sections have been translated into English to provide detailed information and vivid descriptions using authentic, real-world content.   Contents PrefaceHow to Use This BookContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction of CharactersChapter 06 음식 Food01 저는 명절마다 고향에 내려가요. I go to my hometown on traditional holidays.02 식사를 하면서 소리를 내지 않아야 해요. You shouldn't make noises while you are eating.03 저도 요리를 잘했으면 좋겠어요. I wish i could cook well, too.04 식사부터 하고 공부할까요? How about eating first and then studing?05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let's review문화 CultureChapter 07 병원 The Hospital01 병원에 가 보는 게 어때요? Wh y don't you go to see a doctor?02 배가 아파서 아무것도 먹을 수가 없어요. My stomach hurts and I can't eat anything.03 손을 깨끗이 씻도록 하세요. Please wash your hands thoroughly.04 걱정해주신 덕분에 많이 좋아졌어요. Thaks for your concern. I'm much better now.05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let's review문화 CultureChapter 08 여가 활동 Leisure Activities01 아무리 바빠도 주말에는 자전거를 타러 가요. No matter how busy I am, I ride my bike on weekends.02 배우들이 진짜 괴물과 싸우는 것처럼 연기를 잘해요. The actors perform so well as if they're fighting a real monster.03 휴가철에 비해서 비행기 표 값이 싸요. Airline tickets are cheap now compared to the vacation season.04 방학 때마다 가족들과 가던 곳이에요. It's the place where I used to go with my family every vacation.05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let's review문화 CultureChapter 09 초대와 방문 Invitations and Visits01 토니 씨와 유미코 씨도 오기로 했어요. Tony and Yumiko have also decided to come.02 회사 일 때문에 부산에 가게 되었어요. The company decided to send me to Busan for work.03 바쁘실 텐데 와 주셔서 정말 감사해요. Thank you so much for coming even though you must be busy.04 보통 과일이나 주스를 사 가는 편이에요. I usually boy some fruit or juice to take.05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let's review문화 CultureChapter 10 일사생활 Daily Life01 지갑에 돈이 많이 들어 있었어요? Did you have a lot of money in your wallet?02 그때까지 기다릴 수밖에 없어요. There's no other choice but to wait until then.03 택배나 퀵서비스로 보내지 그래요? Why don't you send it by home delivery or dispatch rider service?04 50% 할인 행사도 하는 중입니다. We're also having a 50% off event.05 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let's review문화 CultureAppendix

Master KOREAN 3-1 Intermediate was written to help those intermediate students who have already completed the book of Level 2. The primary aim of this level is to develop students’ communication skills in Korean. With this book, students will be able to not only to be familiarized with basic grammatical structures and expressions of the Korean language, but also to cultivate the practicing of what they have learned through various activities while learning about Korean culture and acquiring basic communicative skills for a variety of situations.▪ Systematically Study for Level 3 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)!  Master Korean 3-1 includes enough speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises to adequately prepare you for taking the TOPIK Level 3.▪ Fun Learning Tasks Incorporating Communicative Language Teaching Approaches!  By effectively using their many years of experience as Korean instructors along with rich empirical data, the authors have created a text that allows learners to engage in conversation practice most appropriate for real communicative situations.      ▪ Diverse Mix of Visual and Audio Materials! You can download the audio files here.  A rich mix of illustrations and photos are included to improve memorization ability and learning effects, and the MP3 audio materials feature professional voice actors. Together, these combine to provide the learner with multiple ways to focus on and enjoy the content.▪ Korean Culture Information to Fully Satisfy Your Curiosity!We provide detailed introductions to a variety of aspects of Korean culture that students are often curious about, such as Korean currency, customary greetings, and shopping. These sections have been translated into English to provide detailed information and vivid descriptions using authentic, real-world content.   ContentsPreface 02How to Use This Book 04Contents 08Table of Contents 10Introduction of Characters 14Chapter 01 소개 Introductions 1501 자르갈 씨에 대해서 궁금한 게 있으면 물어보세요.Please feel free to ask Jargal anything you would like to know about him. 1602 키는 저만 한데 눈이 크고 얼굴이 갸름해서 예쁘던데요. 26She is as tall as me and pretty with big eyes and a thin face.03 흐엉 씨도 성격이 내성적인가 봐요. Huong, you also seem to be introverted. 3604 열심히 공부해서 4급에 꼭 진급할 것이다. 46I will study hard this semester and will surely advance to level 4.05 다시 공부해 봅시다. Let’s review 56문화 Culture 62Chapter 02 주거 생활 Residential Life 6301 지하철역에서 좀 멀지만 걸어 다닐 만해요. 64It is a bit far from the subway station but it’s within walking distance.02 친구끼리 서로 도우면 좋잖아요. It is good to help each other as friends. 7403 혼자 사니까 조용해서 좋은 반면에 외로워요. 84While living all by myself is good because it’s quiet, I get a bit lonely.04 지금 전화하려던 참이었는데 잘 찾아왔네요. 94I was about to call you but you’re here right on time.05 다시 공부해 봅시다. Let’s review 104문화 Culture 110Chapter 03 대인 관계 Interpersonal Relationships 11101 친구들도 모두 온다고 했거든요. All of my friends said that they would come. 11202 언제든지 놀러 오라고 하셨어요. She told me to come any time. 12203 왜 그러냐고 물어보세요. Just ask what’s wrong. 13204 노트북을 빌려 달라고 해 보세요. Ask her to lend you her laptop. 14205 다시 공부해 봅시다. Let’s review 152문화 Culture 158Chapter 04 문화생활 Cultural Lifestyle 15901 제가 주인공이라면 그렇게 하지 못했을 거예요. 160If I were the main character, I couldn’t have done it.02 전에는 쉬운 책도 잘 못 읽더니 이제는 어려운 책도 잘 읽나 봐요. 170You were unable to read an easy book before but you seem to be able to read a difficult book well now.03 한국 음악은 들으면 들을수록 신나요. 180Speaking of Korean music, the more I listen to it, the more excited I get.04 해마다 가서 볼 정도로 볼거리가 많아요? 190Are there enough things to see so as to go every year?05 다시 공부해 봅시다. Let’s review 200문화 Culture 206Chapter 05 유학 생활 Life During Study Abroad 20701 서류 복사라든가 자료 정리 같은 일을 한다고 해요. 208I heard that they copy documents and put paperwork in order.02 자세히 알고 싶거든 학교 홈페이지를 참고해 보세요. 218Please check out their website if you want to know all the details.03 취업에 도움이 된다고 해서 컴퓨터 자격증 시험을 준비하고 있거든요. 228I heard that it would be helpful if I get certified, so I’m preparing for a computer certificate test.04 대학원에 갈지 취직을 할지 결정했어? 238Have you decided whether to go to graduate school or to get a job?05 다시 공부해 봅시다. Let’s review 248문화 Culture 254AppendixVerbs Frequently Used in the Passive 256Answers 257Listening Scripts 265Dialogue Translations 276Culture Section Translations 280Index 282

Master KOREAN 3-2: Intermediate is composed of essential vocabulary and grammar for the TOPIK II, Level 3. Various visual and audio materials are offered to master Korean by integrated learning of listening, speaking, reading and writing.▪ Systematic learning for the TOPIK II, Level 3 Master KOREAN 3-2 is systematically designed for speaking, listening, reading and writing so that learners can take the TOPIK II test for Level 3 after finishing this book.▪ Diverse and interesting assignment activities based on communicative language teaching The authors have efficiently applied many years of experiences in teaching Korean and practical data so that learners can practice to create dialogues appropriate for the actual communicative situations.▪ Diverse visual and audio materials appropriate for the situations in each chapter. You can download the audio files here.Ample illustrations, photos and audio MP3 files recorded by professional voice actors will offer learning with greater fun.▪ Real life materials on Korean culture with interesting topics and details Welfare facilities available for foreigners, Korean folk remedies, sharing of kimchi through gimjang (kimchi-making for winter) and other aspects of Korean culture that learners may want to know about appear in detailed and vivid texts, with English translation.   ContentsPrefaceHow to Use This BookContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction of CharatersChapter06 문제와 해결Chapter07 건강Chapter08 일과 보람Chapter09 소식과 정보Chapter10 생활의 변화AppendixVerbs Frequently Used as CausativeAnswersListening ScriptsDialogue TranslationsCulture Section TranslationsIndex

Master KOREAN 4-1: Intermediate is composed of essential vocabulary and grammar for the TOPIK II, Level 4. Various visual and audio materials are offered to master Korean by integrated learning of listening, speaking, reading and writing.▪ Systematic learning for the TOPIK II, Level 4 Master KOREAN 4-1 is systematically designed for speaking, listening, reading and writing so that learners can take the TOPIK II test for Level 4 after finishing this book.▪ Diverse and interesting assignment activities based on communicative language teaching The authors have efficiently applied many years of experiences in teaching Korean and practical data so that learners can practice to create dialogues appropriate for the actual communicative situations.▪ Diverse visual and audio materials appropriate for the situations in each chapter Ample illustrations, photos and audio MP3 files recorded by professional voice actors will offer learning with greater fun.▪ Real life materials on Korean culture with interesting topics and details Welfare facilities available for foreigners, Korean folk remedies, sharing of kimchi through gimjang (kimchi-making for winter) and other aspects of Korean culture that learners may want to know about appear in detailed and vivid texts, with English translation. Contents서문 Preface 02일러두기 How to Use This Book 04목차 Contents 08내용 구성표 Table of Contents 10등장인물 소개 Introduction of Characters 14Chapter 01 나의 삶 My Life 1501 첫인상만으로는 그 사람을 다 알 수 없는 것 같아요.It seems that first impression really doesn’t tell you everything. 1602 배구 선수가 되려다가 포기했어요.I intended to become a volleyball player but I gave up. 2603 그날따라 친구가 약속 시간에 늦었어요.My friend was late for an appointment on that particular day. 3604 그때 자신 있게 대답했더라면 합격할 수 있었을 텐데…….If I had answered with confidence, I could have passed… 4605 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 56문화 Culture 62Chapter 02 배우는 즐거움 The Joy of Learning 6301 얼마나 꾸준히 하느냐에 달려 있는 것 같아요.It seems that it depends on how consistently I do. 6402 신입생들에게 도움이 될 게 틀림없어요.I have no doubt that it will be helpful for freshmen. 7403 고민한 만큼 진로 선택을 더 잘 할 수 있을 거예요.Your career path decision will be as good as however much you agonize over it. 8404 건강을 위해서는 좀 쉬어 가면서 하세요.For the sake of your health, please take a break. 9405 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 104문화 Culture 110Chapter 03 정보와 생활 Information and Life 11101 빨래 건조대 밑에다가 신문지를 깔아 두세요.Spread newspaper under the dryer rack. 11202 며칠째 잠을 설쳤더니 정말 피곤하네요.I am so tired because I haven’t slept well for several days. 12203 홈페이지에서 방문할 수 있는 날짜와 시간을 고르기만 하면 돼요.All you need to do is go to the homepage and choose the date and time when you can visit. 13204 이사하는 김에 낡은 가구는 버려야 할 것 같아요.It looks like I’ll have to discard some old furniture while I move. 14205 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 152문화 Culture 158Chapter 04 대중 매체 Mass Media 15901 한국 음악도 들을 겸 한국어 듣기 연습도 할 겸 매일 라디오를 듣고 있어요.I’ve been listening to the radio every day not only to enjoy the Korean music but also for Korean listening practice. 16002 사진을 올린다 올린다 하는 게 너무 바빠서 못 올렸어요.I’ve been meaning to upload photos but couldn’t because I was so busy. 17003 이번 조사를 통해서 유학생이 증가했음을 알 수 있었다.Through this survey, we were able to confirm that the number of international students has increased. 18004 지난주에 자료를 찾아 놓기만 했어요.I only searched for materials last week. 19005 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 200문화 Culture 206Chapter 05 언어와 생활 Language and Life 20701 마치 호랑이가 온 것을 아는 것처럼 말했습니다.She spoke as if she knew that the tiger had appeared. 20802 그냥 아는 척할 때도 많아요.A lot of the time I just pretend to know. 21803 말이 씨가 된다고 그런 말 하지 마세요.They say words become a seed, so don’t talk like that. 22804 어렸을 때로 돌아가는 듯해서 기분이 좋을 때도 있어요.Sometimes it feels like I’m a kid again, so I like it. 23805 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 248문화 Culture 254부록 Appendix답안 Answers 256듣기 지문 Listening Scripts 266대화 번역 Dialogue Translations 281문화 번역 Culture Section Translations 286색인 Index 288

Master KOREAN 4-2: Intermediate is composed of essential vocabulary and grammar for the TOPIK II, Level 4. Various visual and audio materials are offered to master Korean by integrated learning of listening, speaking, reading and writing.▪ Systematic learning for the TOPIK II, Level 4 Master KOREAN 4-2 is systematically designed for speaking, listening, reading and writing so that learners can take the TOPIK II test for Level 4 after finishing this book.▪ Diverse and interesting assignment activities based on communicative language teaching The authors have efficiently applied many years of experiences in teaching Korean and practical data so that learners can practice to create dialogues appropriate for the actual communicative situations.▪ Diverse visual and audio materials appropriate for the situations in each chapter Ample illustrations, photos and audio MP3 files recorded by professional voice actors will offer learning with greater fun.▪ Real life materials on Korean culture with interesting topics and details Welfare facilities available for foreigners, Korean folk remedies, sharing of kimchi through gimjang (kimchi-making for winter) and other aspects of Korean culture that learners may want to know about appear in detailed and vivid texts, with English translation.   Contents서문 Preface 02일러두기 How to Use This Book 04목차 Contents 08내용 구성표 Table of Contents 10등장인물 소개 Introduction of Characters 14Chapter 06 한국의 이해 Understanding of Korea 1501 고궁은 서울 시민들에게 휴식 공간이나 다름없지요.An ancient palace is like a place for relaxation for Seoulites. 1602 02 한글날에도 행사가 많다지요?I heard there are a lot of events on Hangeul Proclamation Day. 2603 전통 혼례를 올리는 사람이 있기도 해요.Sometimes there are people who have traditional weddings. 3604 세종 대왕의 업적은 셀 수 없을 정도예요.King Sejong’s achievements are so numerous that they are beyond counting. 4605 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 56문화 Culture 62Chapter 07 소비 생활 Consumption Habits 6301 돈도 돈이지만 일이 적성에 맞느냐가 중요하지요. Money is important, too,but having a job that’s a good fit for you is what really matters. 6402 다양한 능력을 펼치고자 이곳에 지원하게 되었습니다.I applied for this job because I would like to put my various skills to use. 7403 돈을 생각 없이 쓸 게 아니라 절약하는 습관을 들여야겠어요.Instead of spending money carelessly, I should get in the habit of saving money. 8404 무턱대고 사다가는 괜히 더 비싸게 사는 수가 있어요. If you make purchaseswithout doing any research, you may end up paying more needlessly. 9405 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 104문화 Culture 110Chapter 08 문화 차이 Cultural Differences 11101 뿔이 났다는 말은 화가 났다는 뜻이에요.Saying you’ve grown horns means you’re angry. 11202 경제적으로 어려운 시절을 보내면 돈의 소중함을 더 느끼게 마련이지요.Experiencing financial hardship makes you appreciate money more. 12203 우리 사촌 언니만 해도 지금 작은 결혼식을 계획하고 있거든요.Just my cousin alone is planning a small wedding. 13204 제가 독립해서 혼자 살고 싶다고 하면 저희 아버지는 반대하실 게 뻔해요.If I say that I want to move out to live on my own, my father will obviously say no. 14205 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 152문화 Culture 158Chapter 09 과학과 생활 Cultural Lifestyle 15901 젖은 책을 말리는 데에 이 방법이 최고예요.This is the best way to dry a wet book. 16002 스마트폰이 없었으면 어쩔 뻔했어요?What would we do without smartphones? 17003 그건 생각하기 나름인 것 같아요.That depends on how you see it. 18004 대청마루에서 부채질을 한다거나 시원한 물에 발을 담그고 더위를 피했대요.They avoided the heat by fanning themselves while sitting on Daecheongmaru or bysoaking their feet in cool water. 19005 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 200문화 Culture 206Chapter 10 유학 생활 Life During Study Abroad 20701 돈이 많다고 해서 모두 행복한 건 아니니까요.Having a lot of money doesn’t guarantee happiness for everyone. 20802 많은 사람들이 자신이 어떻게 살고 싶은지 모르는 채로 살아요.So many people live their lives not knowing what they want to do with them. 21803 친구가 많다고 해서 무조건 좋은 것은 아니라고 봐요.I don’t think it’s absolutely a good thing to have a lot of friends. 22804 지역 주민이건 아니건 누구나 와서 들을 수 있어요.Regardless of whether you’re a local resident or not, everyone is welcome to attend. 23805 다시 공부해 봅시다 Let’s review 248문화 Culture 254부록 Appendix답안 Answers 256듣기 지문 Listening Scripts 266대화 번역 Dialogue Translations 281문화 번역 Culture Section Translations 286색인 Index 288

The Master Korean series is an integrated set of coursebooks designed to help the reader fully master the Korean language through various activities and practice in the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. After learning all the grammar and vocabulary in each level, the reader will be able to sit for the corresponding level of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).Organized around the essential vocabulary and grammar needed for the advanced level TOPIK II, Level 5, ‘Master KOREAN 5’ is a textbook for learners to master Korean in an integrated manner through a diverse mix of audio and visual materials spanning listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. ‘Master KOREAN 5’ is divided into the two main topic areas of essential Korean society and culture topics (consisting of the 4 topics of Basic Understanding of Korea; Hangul and the Korean Language; Korean Geography; and Korean Cultural Heritage) and significantly important human universal topics (consisting of the 6 topics of Changes, Lifestyles, and Economics in Contemporary Society; Humans and Nature; Healthy Lives; Media and Society; and Science and Technology). Based on these topic areas, the textbook presents selected vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and tasks that are necessary for performing work duties and studying in Korea. In addition, the Korean cultural aspects related to the topic areas are introduced in way to make it easy for learners to communicate in Korean in the relevant professional areas. If learners faithfully follow the textbook step-by-step, they can effectively reach their Korean study goals.▶ Systematic Study for Taking the TOPIK II Level 5!Once you have finished the systematic study of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Master KOREAN 5, you will be ready to take the TOPIK II Level 5.▶ Various Fun Tasks and Activities Based on Communication-Based InstructionThe authors have effectively marshaled their many years of accumulated experience in teaching Korean together with empirical data to enable learners to study dialogues appropriate for real-life communicative situations through the included tasks and activities.▶ Includes Various Visual & Audio Materials for Each Situation!The included detailed illustrations and photographs along with MP3 audio files featuring professional voice actors allow learners to have fun while increasing the effectiveness of their learning!▶ Increase Your Korean Ability through Activities on Topics for Advanced Learners!By working through the tasks in the 4 topics related to Korean society and culture and the 6 topics related to human universal issues, learners can acquire the necessary professional Korean ability to perform their jobs or study at a university.Contents발간사 02일러두기 04목차 06교재 구성표 0801장 변화하는 가족 1101 결혼관의 변화 1202 1인 가구 2203 가족 관계의 변화 3202장 한글과 한국어 4301 한국어의 특징 4402 속담과 관용어 5403 언어 학습 6403장 다양해지는 사회 7501 고령 사회 7602 다문화 사회 8603 세계화 시대 9604장 생활과 경제 10701 합리적 소비 10802 착한 소비 11803 마케팅과 소비 12805장 인간과 자연 13901 동물과 인간 14002 환경 오염과 환경 보호 15003 환경과 개발 16006장 건강한 삶 17101 건강과 스트레스 17202 몸과 마음 18203 질병과 치료 19207장 매체와 사회 20301 독서 문화의 미래 20402 인터넷과 사회 21403 1인 미디어 22408장 과학과 기술 23501 발명과 특허 23602 첨단 과학과 생활 24603 과학 기술과 윤리 25609장 한국의 지리 26701 한반도 26802 서울 27803 지역과 축제 288010장 자랑스러운 문화유산 29901 세계 문화유산 30002 소중한 전통문화 31003 문화유산과 관광 산업 320부록정답 332듣기 지문 341색인 365

Organized around the essential vocabulary and grammar needed for the advanced level TOPIK II, Level 6, ‘Master KOREAN 6’ is a textbook for learners to master Korean in an integrated manner through a diverse mix of audio and visual materials spanning listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. ‘Master KOREAN 6’ is divided into the two main topic areas of essential Korean society and culture topics (consisting of the 5 topics of Korean Language and Culture; Korean History; Korean Religion and Thought; Korean Politics and Society; and Korean Art and Culture) and significantly important human universal topics (consisting of the 5 topics of Human and Society; Economy; Environment and Science; Law and Human Rights; and International Society). Based on these topic areas, the textbook presents selected vocabulary, grammar, expressions, and tasks that are necessary for performing work duties and studying in Korea. In addition, the Korean cultural aspects related to the topic areas are introduced in way to make it easy for learners to communicate in Korean in the relevant professional areas. If learners faithfully follow the textbook step-by-step, they can effectively reach their Korean study goals.▶ Systematic Study for Taking the TOPIK II Level 6!Once you have finished the systematic study of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Master KOREAN 6, you will be ready to take the TOPIK II Level 6.▶ Various Fun Tasks and Activities Based on Communication-Based InstructionThe authors have effectively marshaled their many years of accumulated experience in teaching Korean together with empirical data to enable learners to study dialogues appropriate for real-life communicative situations through the included tasks and activities.▶ Includes Various Visual & Audio Materials for Each Situation!The included detailed illustrations and photographs along with MP3 audio files featuring professional voice actors allow learners to have fun while increasing the effectiveness of their learning!▶ Increase Your Korean Ability through Activities on Topics for Advanced Learners!By working through the tasks in the 5 topics related to Korean society and culture and the 5 topics related to human universal issues, learners can acquire the necessary professional Korean ability to perform their jobs or study at a university.   Contents발간사 02일러두기 04목차 06교재 구성표 0801장 인간과 사회 1101 인간관계 1202 리더십 2203 소통과 공생 3202장 언어와 문화 4301 언어와 예절 4402 언어와 사회 5403 사고와 표현 6403장 역사 7501 한국의 역사 7602 역사 속의 사건들 8603 역사를 보는 시각 9604장 경제 10701 경제와 생활 10802 한국의 경제 11803 국제 경제 12805장 환경과 과학 13901 환경과 기후 변화 14002 미래 자원 15003 미래 생활 16006장 종교와 사상 17101 한국의 민간 신앙 17202 한국의 종교 18203 한국인의 사고방식 19207장 법과 인권 20301 생활 속의 법 20402 권리와 의무 21403 인권 22408장 정치와 사회 23501 대통령과 정부 23602 선거 제도 24603 다양성이 공존하는 한국 사회 25609장 예술과 문화 26701 한국 문학 26802 한국의 공연 예술 27803 한국의 대중문화 288010장 국제 사회 29901 국제 관계 30002 국제 기구 31003 공존과 평화 320부록정답 332듣기 지문 346색인 371