Hello Korean Volume 2
Learn Korean as it's actually spoken today in Seoul! Korean is one of the fastest-growing second languages in the world, due to the huge popularity of K-pop music, Korean food and K-dramas. This book picks up where the first volume ends, and is designed for people who want to learn to speak Korean quickly and correctly--especially K-Pop and K-Drama fans! Hello Korean features colorful drawings and a cast of young foreigners who are living in Seoul, hanging out together and having fun exploring the city. It features Korean film and TV star Lee Joon-gi, who not only reads the dialogues but contributes a series of stories about his favorite places and things to do in Korea! Each chapter is organized as follows: An opening dialogue on an everyday topic such as going out or meeting someoneA list of useful vocabulary and everyday expressionsGrammar explanations, conversations and practice exercises "Talking with Lee Joon-gi" Respond to the prompts as though you are speaking to him! "Lee Joon-gi's Top Travel Sites" describing the actor's favorite places in Korea! This book is designed by two leading Korean language teachers--Jiyoung Park and Soyoung Yoo--to be used for self-study or classroom instruction.
Learn Japanese
A great start for beginners looking to learn Japanese.This book is designed to help you build a strong foundation and elevate your Japanese skills to new heights.Explore words used in everyday conversations, the guide presents commonly used Japanese words in their natural context. By understanding how these words are intricately woven into real-life scenarios, readers gain a deeper appreciation for their meanings, nuances, and cultural connotations.Inside this book, you'll discover a curated collection of essential Japanese words carefully selected to enhance your language skills.
Korean K-Pop and K-Drama Language Workbook
Learn to Write and Read the Korean Hangul Alphabet with K-Pop and K-Drama Words and Phrases! This comprehensive workbook is designed to teach beginners how to write and read the Korean Hangul script. It features a complete introduction to the Hangul letters and syllable combinations, with reference charts and guided writing exercises that show you the correct way to write each letter and how to combine them to form words. This all-in-one learning tool includes 14 pages of writing practice exercises for words commonly found in K-Pop songs and K-Drama shows, and over 100 pages of blank writing grids for handwriting practice with lined pages for note-taking. Free online audio recordings by native Korean speakers teach you the correct sounds and pronunciations of all the letters and words in the book.
From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology - من كنوز الصرف
Arabic Morphology (Sarf) is a branch of Arabic grammar dealing with word forms and patterns. It is highly essential for the student of Arabic to learn this science in order to be proficient in the language. Acquiring an understanding of word patterns is of prime importance in learning the language. This is a comprehensive book dealing with all the important aspects of the subject. If a student studies this book thoroughly he will develop a very good foundation of this science and it would absolve him of the need to study any further books on the subject. Included also is a collection of rules of word changes which affect many Arabic verbs and nouns. The rules have been clearly explained with examples and a step by step method as to how a word is changed from its original form to its present one. A beneficial book for the student of Arabic grammar and morphology, which will simplify the path to understanding the intricacies of the language.
Mandarin
Richard Elegant pens a grand tale of intrigue in nineteenth-century China where imperial rule is crumbling as the Opium Wars and Taping Rebellion rage in the second novel of the New York Times bestselling Imperial China trilogy. Loyalty is put to a cruel test on the streets of Shanghai, where Jewish silk merchant Saul Heleevie tries to save his long-time Chinese business partner from a false accusation of abomination in relation to his mother's suicide and the brutal and corrupt penal system seeking to punish him. Meanwhile in the imperial palace, love and deception entwine as the "Virtuous Concubine" Yehenala contrives to bear the opium-eating, syphilitic emperor's only son in an effort to lay the foundation for her elevation to the pinnacle power in China as the formidable empress dowager. This compelling saga of nineteenth-century China is filled with "intricate shuttlecock diplomacy, ceremonial battle action, family saga romance--all polished to an entertaining high gloss" (Kirkus Reviews).
Miftah ul Quran (Part 1)
Miftah ul Quran is a beginner's book in understanding the Arabic Qur'an without learning grammar. The reader will benefit significantly due to its systematic approach and hence it is taught in numerous academic institutes across the world.
Instructed Second Language Acquisition of Arabic
Instructed Second Language Acquisition of Arabic examines the acquisition of agreement asymmetries in the grammatical system of Arabic as a second/foreign language through the lens of instructed second language acquisition. The book explores how to improve the processes of L2 learning of Arabic using evidence-based classroom research. Before it does this, it characterizes the variable challenges that English L2 learners of Arabic face when they acquire four structural cases in Arabic grammar that entail agreement asymmetries. Using the pretest-posttest design, it examines the effects of four classroom interventions using quantitative and qualitative measures. In these interventions, form-based and meaning-based measures were used to reveal to what degree learners have developed explicit and implicit knowledge of these aspects of asymmetry. In the concluding chapter, the book provides focused and specific implications based on the results of the four studies. It provides theoretical implications that enrich the discussions of instructed second language Acquisition in Arabic and other languages more broadly. It also provides implications for teachers, curriculum designers, and textbook writers of Arabic. This book will be informative for Arabic applied linguists, researchers of Arabic SLA, Arabic instructors (at the K-12 and the college level), and Arabic program directors and coordinators. The book will also appeal to all SLA and ISLA researchers.
Jumpstart Japanese Essential Phrasebook for Travel
Japanese Phrasebook for Travelers is the perfect companion for your journey.With essential phrases and expressions in English and Japanese, this pocket-sized guidebook is packed with everything you need to communicate effectively and confidently during your travels. From basic greetings and everyday phrases to ordering food and asking for directions, our phrasebook covers a wide range of situations that you may encounter on your trip.Key Features: Essential travel phrasesEasy to carry 5x8 sizeEnglish to Japanese translations with romaji to help with pronounciationPhrases in the most common travel scenariosExample of TopicsAt the airportAt the bankGetting directionsAt the doctorBuying ticketsOrdering foodMeeting new peopleBut this phrasebook isn't just a list of words and phrases. We've also included cultural insights and tips on Japanese etiquette to help you navigate the social nuances of this fascinating country.
Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy - Lebanese Dialect - PART 3
THIS BOOK DOESN'T CONTAIN ANY WORDS IN THE ARABIC ALPHABET! ALL ARABIC WORDS, IN BOTH THE KINDLE AND PAPERBACK VERSION OF THIS BOOK, WERE WRITTEN IN "THE FRANCO ARABIC" ENGLISH-TRANSLITERATION!Do you want to learn how to speak the Lebanese Arabic dialect but think you don't have the time?Then this series of language books is for you. What you can hold in your hands is the culmination of the author's personal learnings discovered while traveling. He has now found a way to teach this to others, so take advantage of this teaching tool that has been split over three parts.Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Lebanese Dialect - Part 3 is the third book and it supplements Parts 1 and 2. In Part 1, you learn 350 essential keywords. In Part 2, you supplement the core list of words with sentences that were designed to help you learn fast and with a unique method. Part 3 is what you now hold in your hands, and it is the culmination of one of the most advanced and revolutionary methods ever designed for quickly becoming conversational in a language.In combination, these three books, with their unique teaching and format, will help you master the language to even greater proficiency and quicker than with other courses.If your previous attempts at learning Lebanese dialect have seemed slow and never-ending, then what you need is this entirely new method. The combination of core words and sentences will have you speaking Lebanese Arabic in no time.This method is flawless and has proven itself over and over again. It has worked for the author and thousands of others. It surpasses any other language-learning method system on the market today.This third book includes such issues as language to use in an office, daily activities like going to the bank and school, common themes such as finances, and essential practices like sports. It will help you to engage with more people who speak the language you are learning.If you're determined to perfect your Lebanese Arabic, then start today, not tomorrow!
Learn vietnamese - 150 words with pronunciations - Beginner
Learn vietnamese - 150 words with pronunciations - BeginnerPicture book for bilingual kids
Missionary Translators
Exploring the history of missionary translation of Christian texts in East Asia, this book offers a comparative perspective between the features of East Asian languages and the historical context of the translation. Focusing on the Bible and Christian theological works, it looks at the intersection of linguistics and translation studies.
Language Socialization in Chinese Diasporas
The monograph provides ethnographically informed analyses of indigenous kin interactions in three Chinese diasporic households in the county of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Drawing upon the approach that regards talk as a form of social practice, the book demonstrates different ways in which kin relationships are indigenously orchestrated by foreign Chinese parents and their American-born children. Micro-analytically, social actions of membership categorization, attribution, deference, compliance, commands, and story-telling that unfold in kin interactions are foregrounded as key language devices to discuss ways in which epistemic asymmetry, power hierarchy, and harmony in kin relations are constructed or deconstructed in Chinese diasporic social lives. By way of illustration, the monograph, macro-analytically, speaks to the cultural stereotype of Chinese immigrant/foreign parents' style of parenting when they pass on the traditional Confucian ideologies in kin interaction.This book can be a useful reference textbook for graduate courses that address the dynamic intricacy among language, culture, and society.
On Translating Modern Korean Poetry
This research monograph explores the intricacies and complexities of translating modern Korean poetry. It highlights the difficulties entailed in translating Korean poetry, due to the lexical, structural, social, expressive and attitudinal levels with which the translator must be engaged.
Understanding Korean Film
Understanding Korean Film: A Cross-Cultural Perspective explains the potential meaning of a selection of common Korean verbal and non-verbal expressions in a range of contexts in South Korean film that are often untranslatable for English-speaking Western viewers.
Analysing English-Arabic Machine Translation
Machine Translation (MT) has become widely used throughout the world as a medium of communication between those who live in different countries and speak different languages. However, translation between distant languages constitutes a challenge for machines.
The Nine Headed Lion
The Buddhist monk and his three disciples finally approach the western border of China. They find themselves in a kingdom where it hasn't rained for three years because the prefect has angered the King of Heaven. Sun Wukong brings rain and, of course, trouble. Continuing their journey, they meet a prince and his three sons. The sons want to learn how to use the disciples' magic weapons, but one night the magic weapons are stolen by a nearby lion demon. When the disciples go to retrieve them, they encounter an entire family of lion demons, including a nine-headed lion with vast powers.This is the 29th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 87 through 90 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.Books 1 through 29 in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2,000 different Chinese words, but only 919 words are used in this book. We introduce 23 new words for the first time in this book, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Lazy Monk
The weary monk Tangseng and his three troublemaking disciples have now been traveling for over fourteen years. They arrive at a city near the Indian border just in time for the annual Lantern Festival, when three Buddhas come down from the sky and gather up large quantities of special lamp oil. Unfortunately these are not true Buddhas but monsters. They grab Tangseng and spirit him away to their cave. The monkey king Sun Wukong must get help from four wood bird stars and a dragon king to rescue his master.Later, the travelers arrive at a monastery where a strange girl is being held in a locked cell for her own protection. She claims to be the daughter of the King of India, but if so, who is the girl living in the king's palace? The travelers investigate and learn the truth, but not before Tangseng is nearly forced to marry a beautiful demon.This is the 30th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 91 through 95 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an (today's Xi'an) westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 trials that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 30 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2,000 different Chinese words, but only 1,065 are used in this book. We introduce 31 new words for the first time, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available at www.imagin8press.com, and on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel.
The Last Trial
The monk Tangseng and his three disciples are nearing the end of their epic journey. They approach Thunderclap Monastery in India, the home of Tathagata Buddha. But Tangseng's ordeals are not over yet. First, the travelers are mistaken for murderers and thieves and must talk their way out of jail with some help from Sun Wukong's body-changing magic. When they finally arrive at the home of the Buddha, Tangseng asks for the holy scriptures which he plans to bring back to China. But it turns out that he has only endured eighty trials, one fewer than the 81 that are required of him. And bringing back the Buddhist scriptures turns out to be much more difficult than the pilgrims expected.This is the 31st and final book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 96 through 100 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an (today's Xi'an) westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 trials that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The entire Journey to the West story has been told using a total of about 2,000 different Chinese words, but only 1,112 are used in this book. We introduce 25 new words for the first time, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available at www.imagin8press.com, and on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel.
Svabhavikasutra
The first 51 pages of this Volume II of the "Svabhavikasutra: The Roots of the Bhagavadgita extends and substantiates the introduction given in Part Two of Volume I: "Comments on the Svabhavikasutra." "Dating the Bhagavadgita" reviews the date of Buddha's death, the chronology of the Upanisads, layered structures in the Bhagavadgita, and the dating of the Mahabharata. "A Review of the Search for Its Original" examines the critical editions of the Mahabharata and the Bhagavadgita, the Ur-Bhagavadgitas by von Humboldt, Garbe and Otto, Jacobi and Oldenberg, Sinha, and Jezic; the three authors and layers defined by Khair and Malinar; the extended Bhagavadgita by Bhattacharjya; and the source text of the Bhagavadgita, the Svabhavikasutra, found by Saswitha. "The Class-Caste System with Its Genetic Evidence" discusses and shows that the caste system in India was introduced in the last centuries BCE. It is suggested that it was promoted by the brahmins for political rather than spiritual reasons. In Vedic times admixture was the norm, where one chose one's own partner, as is confirmed by recently found genomic data. An overall generation length for the Indian people has been derived from long-term population growth, historic data, and data from genomic studies. Applying this length also confirms the brahmanization of northern India 70 generations ago, and the late first occurrence of a large, four-armed sculpture of Krishna among the bas-reliefs of Badami (c. 500-800 CE). There is no reference either to a class-caste system or to a theistic devotion to Krishna in the Svabhavikasutra. Pages 52-175 give a detailed grammatical commentary with a vocabulary to explain the choices made for the translation into Sanskrit of the Svabhavikasutra, together with the Dutch and English versions.
Chinese Through Scripture
Chinese through Scripture and the accompanying Workbook integrate the Bible into the teaching of Chinese, filling a void in Chinese language materials. The books are designed for intermediate students, independent learners who wish to experience reading the Bible in Chinese, and those who desire to use Chinese for ministry and Christian outreach.A rich variety of Scripture passages, relevant readings, and challenging exercises teach terms and statements about God, Jesus, worship, and prayer, the basics of Christian beliefs, and Chinese cultural topics from a Christian perspective.Features include: Simplified and traditional character versions More than 600 scripture passages (Chinese Union Version)Pinyin support for unfamiliar wordsEnglish translations Flexible units to be used consecutively or independently Innovative and aesthetic layout with relevant visualsLink to online supplemental materials including vocabulary flashcards Endorsement: Elegantly illustrated and highly accessible, this rich compendium includes luminous scripture verses, class devotionals, songs of praise, and a wide range of thoughtful discussion questions. Students will also enjoy the daily memory verses, prayer translations, and meditative writing exercises aimed at developing their vocabulary and overall Chinese language skills. Chinese through Scripture, a Christ-centered textbook with an accompanying workbook, is both edifying for the mind and nourishing for the soul. - Karen An-hwei Lee, Provost of Wheaton College Chinese Through Scripture is the perfect book to allow intermediate-level students of Chinese to learn to express their Christian faith in the Chinese language, to prepare them for Christian ministry and outreach to Chinese speakers across the globe. Its rich variety of content includes many Bible passages in Chinese with vocabulary notes, and the creative workbook helps the student master the material. Professor Wang's book fills a gap in the field of Chinese language teaching for Christian students of the language. - Larry Herzberg, Professor Emeritus of Chinese, Calvin University; Author of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar (Stone Bridge Press) and Writing Guide for Learners of Chinese (Yale U. Press). Professor Wang offers a timely contribution for Chinese language learners through her textbook Chinese through Scripture. As an increasing number of individuals in the Chinese-speaking world proclaim the Christian faith, students of Chinese language and culture will need to understand the vocabulary and prose of the Bible. Professor Wang fills a critical gap in the literature by making such learning possible, memorable, and enjoyable through her published textbook of Chinese through Scripture. I cannot recommend this resource enough! - Robert M. Lyons, Jr., Director of Academic Affairs, Georgetown University, SFS Asian Studies Program About the Author: Shuguang (Rose) Wang (M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College, Illinois; Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Middlebury College, Vermont) is an Associate Lecturer, Section Coordinator of the Chinese program, and Assistant Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Wheaton College. Rose has undertaken new experiments in pedagogy and faith and learning integration within the context of Chinese language teaching in Wheaton's liberal arts educational environment.
Chinese Through Scripture
Chinese through Scripture and the accompanying Workbook integrate the Bible into the teaching of Chinese, filling a void in Chinese language materials. The books are designed for intermediate students, independent learners who wish to experience reading the Bible in Chinese, and those who desire to use Chinese for ministry and Christian outreach. A rich variety of Scripture passages, relevant readings, and challenging exercises teach terms and statements about God, Jesus, worship, and prayer, the basics of Christian beliefs, and Chinese cultural topics from a Christian perspective. Features include: Simplified and traditional character versions More than 600 scripture passages (Chinese Union Version)Pinyin support for unfamiliar wordsEnglish translations Flexible units to be used consecutively or independently Innovative and aesthetic layout with relevant visualsLink to online supplemental materials including vocabulary flashcards About the Author: Shuguang (Rose) Wang (M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College, Illinois; Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Middlebury College, Vermont) is an Associate Lecturer, Section Coordinator of the Chinese program, and Assistant Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Wheaton College. Rose has undertaken new experiments in pedagogy and faith and learning integration within the context of Chinese language teaching in Wheaton's liberal arts educational environment.
Chinese Through Scripture
Chinese through Scripture and the accompanying Workbook integrate the Bible into the teaching of Chinese, filling a void in Chinese language materials. The books are designed for intermediate students, independent learners who wish to experience reading the Bible in Chinese, and those who desire to use Chinese for ministry and Christian outreach.A rich variety of Scripture passages, relevant readings, and challenging exercises teach terms and statements about God, Jesus, worship, and prayer, the basics of Christian beliefs, and Chinese cultural topics from a Christian perspective. Features include: Simplified and traditional character versions More than 600 scripture passages (Chinese Union Version)Pinyin support for unfamiliar wordsEnglish translations Flexible units to be used consecutively or independently Innovative and aesthetic layout with relevant visualsLink to online supplemental materials including vocabulary flashcards About the Author: Shuguang (Rose) Wang (M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College, Illinois; Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, Middlebury College, Vermont) is an Associate Lecturer, Section Coordinator of the Chinese program, and Assistant Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages at Wheaton College. Rose has undertaken new experiments in pedagogy and faith and learning integration within the context of Chinese language teaching in Wheaton's liberal arts educational environment.
2 In 1
Is your child in the beginning stage of their Arabic language journey?Is your child struggling to learn the alphabet, its rules, and some basic vocabulary in everyday conversations? You have come to the right place!This set of two books focuses on building the foundations for any beginner student in the Arabic language, as it equips beginners with the fundamental knowledge to continue their studies and become fluent.The first book in this set will teach your child all the basic words and how they are used in sentences and different contexts while also allowing you to practice tracing the words and becoming familiar with the Arabic script. The second book has beautiful illustrations that represent the most commonly used words in the form of a memorable image.When you purchase this set, you will get the following: - A breakdown of the Arabic alphabet and the three forms.- A basic understanding of singular and plural nouns- The ability to practice tracing words and writing your own sentences- Example sentences to help you understand the context- 250 English to Arabic words & illustrations split by theme- Each word is vowelized and transliterated to English
Let’s Learn Some Arabic
Studies show that visual learning has a long-lasting effect on our memory.Is your child struggling to keep focus during Arabic class due to the boring material they are taught?This picture book displays 250 of everyday life's most commonly used words. The words are split into themes such as fruits & vegetables, animals, parts of the body, colors, and much more.Accelerate your child's learning with the help of beautiful illustrations that complement the Arabic words.I have ensured that every Arabic word is accurately vowelized, making it easy for the beginner to follow along. In addition, I have transliterated each Arabic word to English, so even if you are not yet fluent in the alphabet, you can also follow along and learn.When you purchase this picture book, you get the following: - 250 English to Arabic words split by theme- An illustration accompanies each word- Each word is vowelized in Arabic- Each word is transliterated into English- A copy of the Arabic alphabet and the three vowelsWhat are you waiting for? Pick up this book today and kick-start your child's journey to proficiency!
A Student Grammar of Chinese
Written for beginning learners of the language, this concise introduction to Chinese grammar assumes only a basic knowledge of Chinese, and no knowledge of grammatical terminology and practices. Comparing Chinese grammar patterns and rules with those of English, and illustrated with a wealth of real-life examples, it allows learners to understand the similarities and differences between the two languages. Using engaging and accessible language, it examines the Chinese sound system, writing system, word formation rules, parts of speech, and simple and complex sentences, as well as explaining special constructions that are typically challenging to second language learners. Each chapter begins with clear learning goals and ends with a useful summary highlighting the chapter's main points. To call attention to specific issues, sidebars are interspersed throughout the text, and exercises within the book and online answer keys help students to reinforce learned material and assist with self-study.
The Burning Mountain
As the monk Tangseng and his three disciples travel west, they find their path blocked by a huge blazing mountain eight hundred miles wide. Tangseng refuses to go around it, so his senior disciple, the monkey king Sun Wukong, must discover why the mountain is on fire and how they can cross it. He soon learns that he himself caused the mountain to ignite five centuries earlier. But finding out how to extinguish the blaze is a far more difficult and dangerous task...This is the 20th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 59 through 61 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 20 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 834 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Quick Languages - English-Japanese Phrasebook / 英和会話集
With Quick Languages' 1,000 Key Words and Expressions Phrasebook English-Japanese & Japanese-English, learning a language will be fast, easy, and fun! Did you know that we only use 1,000 words in our everyday vocabulary? Well, the same is true with any language! So, why bore yourself with unnecessary classes, when all you need to learn are the key words and expressions that we use daily? With Quick Languages you can speak any language now! This phrasebook will introduce and teach you the 1,000 key words and expressions, organized in 50 subjects, one per unit. In the 50 units we cover the most common situations encountered in the new language: greetings, polite expressions, the family, colors, numbers, at the restaurant, the pharmacy, the airport, the hotel, the bank, the doctor, essential verbs, the weather, etc. Enjoy learning a new language with Quick Languages! American Book Group is an educational publisher that specializes in entertaining and user-friendly instructional content. ABG's mission is to give its readers access to opportunities to improve their lives through the creation of affordable, relevant, and high-quality educational content. ABG strives to create the highest value learning experience.
The Thousand Children
Tangseng and his disciples arrive at the capital of Bhiksu Kingdom and learn that it's been renamed "Boytown" because over a thousand little boys have been locked in cages in front of their homes. When they learn what fate awaits these children, Sun Wukong arranges to get them safely out of the city. Then he and the others unravel a plot devised by two demons who, disguised as a Daoist master and his lovely daughter, have beguiled the king. They must defeat the demon, release the king from his spell, and save the children.This is the 26th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Simplified Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 78 and 79 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.All 26 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 839 words are used in this book. We introduce 16 words for the first time in this book, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Demons of Spiderweb Mountain
The Buddhist monk Tangseng goes alone to beg some food at the home of some beautiful and seemingly gentle young women. He soon finds out that they are far from gentle. Trapped in their web, he waits to be cooked and eaten while his three disciples attempt to rescue him by confronting the spider demons, a horde of biting insects, and a mysterious Daoist alchemist.This is the 24th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 72 and 73 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 24 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 791 words are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Dharma Destroying Kingdom
Ignoring a warning from the Bodhisattva Guanyin, Tangseng and his three disciples enter a city whose king has vowed to kill 10,000 Buddhist monks and has already finished off 9,996. The travelers must avoid being killed and figure out how to show the king the error of his ways. Later, the Monkey King Sun Wukong flies over a mountain and sees a large demon with 30 little demons, all blowing fog from their mouths. This leads to a great battle where the demons use the "Dividing the Petals of the Plum Flower" trick to confuse the disciples and kidnap Tangseng.This is the 28th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Traditional Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 84 through 86 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.Books 1 through 28 in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2,000 different Chinese words, but only 912 words are used in this book. We introduce 29 new words for the first time in this book, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Rain of Blood
An evil rainstorm of blood covers a city and defiles a beautiful Buddhist monastery. Three years later the monk Tangseng and his three disciples arrive at the city. They explore the monastery and discover two fish-demons drinking wine and gambling in the top floor of the monastery's pagoda. This leads to an epic underwater confrontation with their boss, a powerful dragon king. And later, Tangseng is trapped in a vast field of brambles by a group of poetry loving but extremely dangerous nature spirits.This is the 21st book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 62 through 64 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 21 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 897 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Monkey Doctor
As Tangseng and his three disciples continue on their westward journey, they meet the king of Scarlet Purple Kingdom. The king is gravely ill, sick with grief over the loss of one of his wives who was abducted by a nearby demon king. Sun Wukong pretends to be a doctor and attempts to cure the king with a treatment not found in any medical textbook. Then he goes to rescue the imprisoned queen, leading to an earth-shaking confrontation with the demon king.This is the 23rd book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 68 through 71 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book the four travelers face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 23 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 2000 different Chinese words, but only 916 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Angry Monkey
The monk Tangseng has harsh words for his eldest disciple, the monkey king Sun Wukong. His pride hurt, Sun Wukong complains to the Bodhisattva Guanyin and asks to be released from his service to the monk. She refuses his request. This leads to a case of mistaken identity and an earthshaking battle that begins in the sky over the monkey's home on Flower Fruit Mountain, moves through the palaces of heaven and the depths of the underworld, and ends in front of the Buddha himself.This is the 19th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 56 through 58 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 19 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 749 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Grammar of the Japanese Language
The purpose of this translation of Collado's Ars Grammaticae Iaponicae Linguae of 1632 is to make more readily available to the scholarly community an annotated version of this significant document in the history of both Japanese language study and grammatical description in general. Collado's work, derived in all its significant features from the Arte da lingoa de Iapam completed in 1608 by Jo瓊o Rodriguez, is in a strict, scholarly sense less valuable than its precursor. However, if used with the Arte as a simplified restatement of the basic structure of the language, Collado's Grammar offers to the student of the Japanese language an invaluable ancillary tool for the study of the colloquial language of the early 17th Century. While less extensive and less carefully edited than the Arte, Collado's Grammar has much to recommend it as a document in the history of grammatical description. It is an orthodox description attempting to fit simple Japanese sentences into the framework established for Latin by the great Spanish humanist Antonio Lebrija. Thus, as an application of pre-Cartecian grammatical theory to the structure of a non-Indo-European language, the Ars Grammaticae is an important document worthy of careful examination by those wishing insight into the origins of what three centuries later was to become the purview of descriptive linguistics. The present translation was begun with the able assistance of Ms. Roberta Galli whose contribution to my understanding of the Latin text is most gratefully acknowledged. For his continued encouragement in this undertaking I am grateful to Professor Roy Andrew Miller. Thanks are also due to the Graduate School of the University of Kansas for its support in the preparation of the manuscript and to Ms. Sue Schumock whose capable typing turned a scribbled, multi-lingual draft into a legible manuscript. The imperfections are my own.
China and the Chinese Language
The following Lectures were delivered during at Columbia University, in the city of New York, to inaugurate the foundation by General Horace W. Carpentier of the Dean Lung Chair of Chinese. By the express desire of the authorities of Columbia University these Lectures are now printed, and they may serve to record an important and interesting departure in Oriental studies. It is not pretended that Chinese scholarship will be in any way advanced by this publication. The Lectures, slight in themselves, were never meant for advanced students, but rather to draw attention to, and possibly arouse some interest in, a subject which will occupy a larger space in the future than in the present or in the past.
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The Magic Ginseng Tree
Tangseng and his disciples have been traveling for two or three years. They arrive at a secluded mountain monastery which turns out to be the home of a powerful master named Zhenyuan and an ancient and magical ginseng tree. As usual, the travelers' search for a nice hot meal and a place to sleep quickly turns into a disaster. Although Zhenyuan has gone away for a few days, he has left his two youngest disciples in charge. They welcome the travelers, but soon there are misunderstandings, arguments, battles in the sky, and before long the travelers are facing a powerful and extremely angry adversary as well as mysterious magic fruits and a large frying pan full of hot oil.This is the 10th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 24 through 26 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 10 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1200 different Chinese words, but only 629 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Five Treasures
Our band of travelers arrives at Level Top Mountain and encounters their most powerful adversaries yet: Great King Golden Horn and his younger brother Great King Silver Horn. These two monsters, assisted by their elderly mother and hundreds of well-armed demons, attempt to capture and liquefy Sun Wukong, and eat the Tang monk and his other disciples. Led by Sun Wukong, the travelers desperately battle their foes through a combination of trickery, deception and magic, and barely survive the encounter.This is the 12th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 32 through 35 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 12 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1200 different Chinese words, but only 684 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Country of Women
The four travelers run into difficulties and temptations in a nation of women and girls. First, the monk Tangseng and his disciple Zhu become pregnant after drinking from the Mother and Child River. Later, the nation's queen meets Tangseng and pressures him to marry her. He barely escapes that fate, only to be kidnapped by a powerful female demon who takes him to her cave and tries to seduce him. The travelers must use all their tricks and strength to escape.This is the 18th book in the best-selling The Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 53 through 55 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 18 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 788 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Monster’s Secret
The Buddhist monk Tangseng and his ragtag band of disciples come upon a strange pagoda in a mountain forest. Inside they discover the fearsome Yellow Robed Monster, living a quiet life with his wife and their two children. Unfortunately the monster has a bad habit of ambushing and eating travelers. The ancient and powerful monkey king Sun Wukong, the monk Tangseng and his other disciples find themselves drawn into a story of timeless love and complex lies, as they battle for survival against the monster and his allies.This is the 11th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 27 through 31 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 11 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1200 different Chinese words, but only 680 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Daoist Immortals
Tangseng and his three disciples have traveled to the wild country west of China. They arrive at a strange city where Daoism is revered and Buddhism is forbidden. The few remaining Buddhist monks are enslaved, but every night they receive a dream message that the Great Sage Equal to Heaven will come to save them. This of course is the Monkey King Sun Wukong, Tangseng's eldest disciple. Sun Wukong gleefully causes trouble in the city, and finds himself in a series of deadly competitions with three Daoist Immortals.This is the 15th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 44 through 46 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 15 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1500 different Chinese words, but only 815 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Thieves
As the travelers continue westward, the monkey king Sun Wukong steals rice from an elderly villager's kitchen. Then the pig-man Zhu Bajie takes three silk vests from a seemingly abandoned tower. These small crimes trigger a violent confrontation with a monster who uses a strange and powerful weapon to disarm and defeat the disciples. Helpless and out of options, Sun Wukong must journey to Thunderclap Mountain and beg the Buddha himself for help.This is the 17th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 50 through 52 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 17 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 801 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Ghost King
The Buddhist monk Tangseng arrives with his disciples at a mountain monastery, and he is visited in a dream by someone claiming to be the ghost of a murdered king. The ghost claims that the king sitting on the throne is really an evil demon. Is he telling the truth or is he actually a demon in disguise? Tangseng's chief disciple, the monkey king Sun Wukong, offers to go to the king's palace and sort things out with his iron rod. But things do not go as planned...This is the 13th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 36 through 39 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 13 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1500 different Chinese words, but only 691 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
The Great Demon King
The Monkey King Sun Wukong leads the Tang monk and his two fellow disciples westward until their path is blocked by a river eight hundred miles wide. On the riverbank is a village where the people live in fear of the Great Demon King, who demands two human sacrifices each year. Sun Wukong and the pig-man Zhu Bajie come up with a clever plan to trick the Demon King and save the people of the village, but they soon discover that the Demon King has clever plans of his own.This is the 16th book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 47 through 49 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng, who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first 16 books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 1800 different Chinese words, but only 839 are used in this book. All new words are defined on the page where they are first used. The book uses Traditional Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Japanese for Busy People Book 2
4th Revised Edition of JAPANESE FOR BUSY PEOPLE, the most popular Japanese language textbook series in the world. Now comes with free downloadable audio recordings. Since it was first published in 1984, the focus of the Japanese for Busy People series has always been to teach Japanese for effective communication. Picking up where Japanese for Busy People Book I left off, Japanese for Busy People Book II goes beyond survival Japanese, turning to the basics of Japanese syntax, enabling learners to make a smooth transition from mid-beginner-level to intermediate-level Japanese. Grammar and content topics are carefully selected to assist learners to effectively develop sentence patterns and vocabulary related to each topic through the practice of talking about them. Kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese) are gradually introduced in Book II along with furigana so that learners know how to pronounce them. By the end of the book, learners will have acquired through a series of concise grammatical explanations and extensive speaking and listening exercises a command of Japanese that will enable them to carry on a variety of daily conversations. Audio recordings can be downloaded for free from kodansha.us.
Ajmal Al Qawaa’id (Medeenah Script)
Introducing the mother of all Qaidas (also spelt as Qaida, Qaa'ida, Qaidah or Kaida)!This is a tried and tested Qaida that will comprehensively guide you through the key stages of learning Arabic and reading the miracle book that is the Quran (Qur'aan, Qur'an or Koran).The full syllabus and protocol for learning how to read the Quran with the correct Tajweed (pronunciation) is incorporated within this Arabic Qaida workbook, and it is designed for both kids and adults.It's a naturally unique Qaida, and it has been designed with the sole purpose of easing your path to reading, and eventually learning the Quran. There has never been a more important time to learn and apply the blessed lessons from the Holy Quran. Start today and take that crucial step in this invaluable journey.There are many different Qaidas on the market today (Noorani / Nooraniyah, Madani, Rehmani). Our methodology of teaching how to read the Quran is based on our proven Jurr System, which has been developed over years of successfully teaching students across multiple Madrasas in London, UK.Many choose to learn Quran online through live video conference lessons but we have found the standard to not be as high and as thorough as ours. Learning and perfecting your Tajweed is immensely important whilst reading the Quran - especially when it comes to such a delicate and concise language such as Arabic, and this is why we have designed our Qaida in a way that it instructs both the teacher and student in order to maximise its benefit.No matter the language you speak - whether it's English, Urdu, Turkish, Farsi, or Arabic, this is the Qaida for you. Order your copy now and get started!
Japanese For Beginners Phrasebook
Are you interested in learning Japanese but don't have the time, motivation, or drive to complete an entire course and spend multiple hours weekly studying a textbook?Japanese is made to look like a tough language to learn, but the truth is that just about anybody can reach a good level with the right learning approach.This phrasebook will help you pick up the most common phrases used in everyday life. The book is split into different themes of everyday life, and the book is comprised of expressions, phrases, and vocabulary words that are essential to learn for any Japanese enthusiast.Do you want something concise and straight to the point? This book is perfect as it does not confuse beginners with confusing grammatical rules.Each chapter is broken into a different theme; as an addition, students have a "vocabulary" section at the end of each chapter, where we list the vocabulary words used in that chapter to allow you to memorize them and become fluent.The phrases in this book are transliterated into English to help you understand the pronunciation of the terms.This book is perfect for: Beginners that want to learn in a concise & organized mannerBeginners that are tired of the traditional grammar learning approachJapanese enthusiastsPeople that are soon traveling to Japan'on the go' learners that are always busy & occupiedGrab your copy now and start learning Japanese today!
Writing Conversational Korean Book Three
ANSWER OVER 200 WRITING PROMPTSWriting 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 VOCABULARYEach 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 WROTEEach 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 SAIDExperience 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 CONVERSATIONSUse 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: Expe
