Your First 100 Words in Korean : Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Demystifying Korean Script [Paperback]

Jane Wightwick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0658011405 | ISBN-13: 978-0658011405 | Publication Date: January 24, 2001 | Edition: 1

Your First 100 Words in Korean removes all the intimidation from learning a language that uses a non-Roman alphabet or script. Learners are shown how to decipher and read the script while they learn 100 primary Korean words.

Detachable flash cards illustrate each word and make learning simple. Enjoyable games and puzzles--such as word searches and matching exercises--reinforce recognition and reading skills.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0658011405
• ISBN-13: 978-0658011405
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,742 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Korean
  • #38 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Korean
  • #41 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Korean

More About the Author

Jane Wightwick is an experienced language instructor, author, and respected developer of language learning materials.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Can be useful, if you have a basic understanding of Korean, May 30, 2002

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A. Galbraith (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Korean : Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Demystifying Korean Script (Paperback)

This book has many errors in it.
The pronunciation for some of the letters are wrong.
("aw" is shown as "o", for example)
And even the definition of some of the words are wrong.
(the book shows the word "nan-lo" means "stove", but, really means "heater")
Don't use this book to learn how to read and write Hangul.
It can be helpful to learn vocabulary, as long as you have a friend who knows Korean to make sure you are learning the words correctly.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, glaring mistakes, September 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Korean : Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Demystifying Korean Script (Paperback)

The format of this book is fantastic- a fun and effective way to learn some basic Korean vocabulary!
Unfortunately, there are some BASIC errors in the given pronunciations of Korean letters. If you just use this book, you will be mispronouncing some common, necessary letters.
My recommendation: Get another book, CD, website, or friend to learn to pronounce Hangul. Then use this book to ease the drudgery of memorizing vocabulary, and have make a game of finding the mistakes in it!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Present from my Korean wife, March 16, 2005

By 

Iain R. Mcnab "Hanguphile" (toronto, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your First 100 Words in Korean : Beginner's Quick & Easy Guide to Demystifying Korean Script (Paperback)

My Korean wife chose this book for me as a beginning. I have yet to find a more advanced book that I like as much. It was fun to use, and very easy. I found the romanization helpful while I was learning the Korean characters (Hangul).

A great way to start.

I see there is now a version available with CD. That should be even better, but I haven't had a chance to listen to the CD.