Korean Language Outing: Vocabulary - For Clearer and More Credible Communication 우리말 나들이 어휘력 편

Meet Korean Language Outing, the national guide to better Korean, now in book form!
Everything you need to know about real Korean vocabulary, taught by MBC announcers.

The MBC TV program Korean Language Outing was created to make learning accurate Korean language fun and easy, while helping to preserve and refine everyday speech and writing. Since its first broadcast in December 1997, the program has stood firm for nearly 30 years, becoming Korea’s most trusted language guide. However, nearly three decades later, confusion and misuse of Korean are more common than ever. People often mistake “금일 (geumil)” for “금요일 (Friday),” or interpret “사흘 (saheul)” as “four days,” and misunderstand “심심한 사과 (deep apology)” as “boring apology.” These are no longer just jokes—they are everyday reality. Life Pattern Korea.
This book, Korean Language Outing: Vocabulary Edition, carefully selects essential and relevant topics from the last ten years of the show. It teaches correct spelling and the proper use of foreign words, offers clearer native alternatives to outdated or awkward expressions, and addresses pronunciation errors that lead to spelling mistakes. QR codes are included for audio recordings by MBC announcers Kim Su-ji and Jeong Yeong-han, helping readers hear and learn proper pronunciation. Life Pattern Korea. As journalist Sohn Suk-hee remarked, “The points this book highlights are exactly the places where I often hesitate. Just read two or three pages and you’ll understand what I mean.” This book focuses on the basic yet frequently confused vocabulary and grammar that many people struggle with, even in everyday use. Life Pattern Korea.
In both daily life and the workplace, words are now a primary tool of expression and a key part of how we’re evaluated. Even a small spelling or word usage mistake can damage your credibility. If you often rely on spellcheckers, search the dictionary for words you already “know,” or find yourself using the same limited vocabulary repeatedly—this is the book for you. Learn from professional announcers how to speak, read, and write Korean with accuracy and clarity. This book will help reduce anxiety around language use and elevate your communication skills. Life Pattern Korea.

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Author: MBC 아나운서국, 박연희
Publisher: 창비교육 Changbi Education (2025)

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