Korean Functional Speaking Grammar Dictionary (Korean Malmalmal Dictionary) Korean 말말말 사전

This book is primarily a self-study guide designed to enhance the speaking proficiency of foreigners learning Korean. While mastering many grammatical structures accurately is important for speaking Korean fluently, it is equally essential to quickly understand commonly used expressions and apply them appropriately to various contexts. With this in mind, the authors compiled a corpus of spoken Korean, extracted speaking grammar entries based on criteria such as frequency, usefulness, authenticity, learnability, and teachability, and condensed them into 800 headwords along with 2,300 related expressions. Life Pattern Korea.
Part 1 of this book is structured around “functional speaking grammar,” reorganizing grammatical topics according to communicative functions. These functions are classified based on Omaggio’s (2001) framework, adapted to the characteristics of the Korean language. If you are preparing for a housewarming party, you can study the “Inviting” section; if your friend seems to be struggling with a problem, you can refer to the “Consulting” section; if you need to make an important phone call, the “Telephone Communication” section provides relevant speaking grammar. Part 2 is presented in the form of a dictionary, arranged in Korean alphabetical order (Hangul) for ease of use. Life Pattern Korea.
This book is particularly valuable for improving speaking and listening proficiency in Korean. If you are a learner preparing for a specific speaking function, you can focus on the corresponding section in Part 1. Meanwhile, the content of Part 2 is best absorbed by reading through it from beginning to end. It is strongly recommended to listen to the provided audio files and read the example sentences out loud multiple times. Life Pattern Korea.
Some of the grammar entries featured in Korean Functional Speaking Grammar Dictionary are not strictly definable in a dictionary format. Spoken communication changes depending on who is speaking, where, when, and about what. With this in mind, the book provides general explanations based on the most common contexts and situations. Where applicable, both formal and informal expressions are presented, with two example sentences per meaning. Additionally, to enhance authenticity, the book includes dialogues from movies, dramas, variety shows, and documentaries, citing their sources. Life Pattern Korea.
For teachers aiming to use this book to teach Korean speaking grammar, it serves as an effective teaching grammar resource. If you are a novice Korean language teacher and feel uncertain about how to approach specific functions or speaking grammar points, or if you are conducting speaking and listening classes and need guidance on explaining conversational expressions not covered in traditional grammar textbooks, this book will be immensely helpful. Part 3 provides teaching models for instructing speaking grammar at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, offering practical ways to integrate them into your lessons. Life Pattern Korea.

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