The secret to mastering Korean better than native speakers! As learners advance in their Korean studies, they begin to face difficulties distinguishing subtle differences in meaning—known as “nuance”—between words with similar definitions. Even when dictionary meanings seem the same, sentences can sound awkward depending on the context or word choice. Life Pattern Korea. For instance, both gadeuk and janddeuk mean “a lot,” but while “I filled the bottle with water (mulbyeonge mureul gadeuk neotta)” sounds natural, saying “I filled the bottle with water (mulbyeonge mureul janddeuk neotta)” feels unnatural because the nuance and situational use differ.
Most dictionaries or standard vocabulary books explain meanings and usage examples but rarely go into detail about these delicate nuances that make expressions sound natural. Life Pattern Korea. This book was born from that gap.
It is intended for foreign learners with intermediate or higher Korean proficiency, as well as teachers who instruct them. It introduces pairs of similar words that students often ask about in class, explaining their similarities, differences, nuances, and appropriate usage conditions in clear and easy Korean. Life Pattern Korea. To aid understanding, it also provides practical example sentences showing real situations where each word is used, along with review questions that allow learners to check their comprehension.
Key Features of This Book 1. Comprehensive understanding of over 200 Korean vocabulary pairs through detailed examples and practice questions! 2. Includes vocabulary questions similar to those found in the TOPIK exam! 3. QR codes for downloading English translations of explanations and examples! 4. QR codes for downloading the pronunciation of main vocabulary words!
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Author: 구은미, 김정아, 임수진 Publisher: 소통 Sotong (2025)
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