Taeyoun Ahn (University of Washington, Ph.D. in TESL)
• Most beginning-level language materials suffer from awkward dialogues due to the students’ level, but “You Speak Korean!” offers natural everyday dialogues, the direct result of well-structured lessons and systematically-introduced vocabulary and grammar. Each lesson lays out a core grammar point plus additional small grammar points, which helps the instructor plan a weekly teaching schedule. The grammar exercises that follow the grammar lesson also encourage everyday vocabulary, making Illustrating that “You Speak Korean!” is written for real-life application and not just for studying the grammar of Korean. (*Grammar for Grammar’s Sake)
• Full-color pictures and charts are aptly used in various places for easy and fun acquisition of vocabulary and grammar.
Minsook Kim (University of Wisconsin, Ph.D. in Linguistics)
• The series explains grammar points from the view of learners in a comprehensive way, so it is very easy for non-heritage learners to preview and review outside of the classroom. Moreover, dialogues in each lesson and colorful clip art illustrations enhance students’ understanding and keep them from feeling bored. The series is also excellent for teachers to use in the classroom since it comes with a lot of activities (exercises).
Anonymous Publishing representative
• “I am very impressed with what you've done with YOU SPEAK KOREAN! …I just think your book is a really wonderful piece of work…”
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