The best way to learn Korean—this book uses a lighthearted, humorous approach. Korean for Beginners starts by showing you just how reasoned and logical the Korean alphabet, hangeul, actually is, and helps you master it faster than you learned the English alphabet. Realistic situations you might encounter in Korea in Korean-speaking environments are described, and new words are explained in terms of how youll find them useful to communicate. Numerous illustrations enliven the text, and downloadable audio lets you listen and repeat phrases in the book. Soon youll be able to say with pride, "I know Korean!" Features of Korean for Beginnersare:

• Learn to read Korean writing with ease.
• Practical phrases help you converse with confidence.
• A lighthearted "guide" walks you through, bringing the language to life.
• Downloadable audio with native Korean speakers helps you to speak Korean like a pro.

As the more than 1 million Americans who speak Korean can attest, the Korean language is here to stay, and generations of young (and older) adults are determined to learn it. This book is for people who want a grasp of how to speak, write and understand Korean—and who want to enjoy things while theyre at it