ANSWER OVER 200 WRITING PROMPTS
Writing Conversational Korean: Book Three is designed to help the intermediate or advanced Korean learner practice their conversational writing skills by answering writing prompts over five themed chapters: family, feelings, desires, relationships, and friends. Answer over two hundred writing prompts, including: "부모님은 어떻게 처음 만났어요?" (How did your parents meet?) "치과에 가는 것이 두려우세요?" (Do you fear going to the dentist?), and "어떤 결혼식을 꿈꾸나요?" (What is your dream wedding?).
It is the third book in a series of four, each covering different topics (see below).
EXPAND YOUR VOCABULARY
Each page of writing prompts includes useful related vocabulary to inspire you as you write your answers. There are over five hundred vocabulary words featured in Writing Conversational Korean: Book Three, including slang, short phrases, and natural expressions.
READ WHAT NATIVE KOREAN SPEAKERS WROTE
Each chapter ends with a section showing natural Korean writing samples submitted by native Korean speakers. Read what they wrote in response to questions like: "아이들이 축복이라고 생각하나요, 부담이라고 생각하나요, 아니면 둘 다라고 생각하나요?" (Do you think children are a blessing, a burden, or both?), "만약에 10억이 생긴다면 무슨일을 하고 싶어요?" (If you won a million dollars, what would you do?), and "가지고 싶은 초능력에 대해 적어보세요." (Describe a superpower you wish you had). Challenge your reading comprehension through these native writing samples, and check your understanding with translations in the back of the book.
LISTEN TO WHAT NATIVE KOREAN SPEAKERS SAID
Experience the writing prompts in context while learning about Korean culture. On certain writing prompts, follow QR codes to listen to related YouTube videos. Reinforce vocabulary and grammar that you've learned while encountering new vocabulary and grammar to help you write your own answers. Discover authentic content and practice your listening skills in a fun way!
PRACTICE FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS
Use the writing prompts to prepare for conversations with native speakers. Practice with conversation topics you can actually use, like: “데이트 할때 바람 맞아 본적이 있어요?” (Have you ever been stood up for a date?), “당신에게 원한이 있는 사람이 있나요?” (Do you have any enemies?), and “거미가 무서우세요?” (Are you scared of spiders?). After writing your own answer in a safe space - learning the relevant vocabulary and grammar you need to express your thoughts - use these writing prompts in real life and boost your conversation skills.
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
Writing Conversational Korean: Book Three is intended for advanced level Korean language learners, though it would also be useful for intermediate learners. Book Three includes minimal English, and is written predominantly in Korean. While the marjority of the book is immersive, the natural Korean writing samples submitted by native Korean speakers do have corresponding English translations in the final chapter.
The Writing Conversational Korean series:
- Book One: Experiences, Abilities, Habits, Travel
- Book Two: Preferences, Entertainment, Food, Nature
- Book Three: Family, Feelings, Desires, Relationships, Friends
- Book Four: Memories, Personality, Opinions, Work, School
