Practical Korean for Foreign Caregivers 외국인 요양보호사를 위한 실무 한국어
Practical Korean for Foreign Caregivers 외국인 요양보호사를 위한 실무 한국어
박이정출판사
- A practical Korean language textbook designed to help foreign learners communicate effectively in real caregiving settings
- Units organized around the daily work schedule of a caregiver
(Morning Duties - Afternoon Duties - Evening Duties)
- Speaking and reading materials based on topic-specific illustrations and authentic workplace dialogues
- Practical advice and hands-on know-how from experienced caregivers presented as TIPS
- Reviewed by three experts in social welfare, caregiver education, and nursing
Korea is rapidly aging, while the number of caregivers available to support its growing elderly population remains insufficient. As demand for care services continues to rise, securing a stable workforce has become an increasingly important challenge. Life Pattern Korea. In response to these needs, the government has designated universities to systematically train foreign caregivers and is implementing a pilot program to develop a professional care workforce. These universities are required to operate degree programs for caregiver training in accordance with guidelines from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, including specialized Korean language education tailored to the program.
"Practical Korean for Foreign Caregivers" is organized around real workplace situations to help foreign learners adapt quickly to working as caregivers. The units follow the flow of a caregiver's typical workday and are divided into "Morning Duties," "Afternoon Duties," and "Evening Duties," with key vocabulary, speaking activities, and reading activities integrated throughout each section. Life Pattern Korea. Vocabulary sections use topic-specific illustrations to support comprehension, while the speaking and reading materials are based on authentic dialogues and workplace documents to provide a realistic sense of the caregiving environment.
The book also includes practical advice and know-how from experienced caregivers in the form of TIPS, helping learners apply what they study directly in the workplace. Life Pattern Korea. After working through this textbook, learners are expected to gain substantial support not only in understanding the theory but also in improving their practical skills when taking caregiver training and daily living support courses offered by their academic departments.
- From the Preface
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Publisher: 박이정출판사 Pagijong (2026)
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