Useful Hanja for Learners of Korean

Learn Korean vocabulary easily and effectively through Hanja. This book, the revised edition of “Useful Chinese Characters for Learners of Korean,” has been designed to allow beginner and intermediate Korean-language learners to expand their Korean vocabulary in diverse ways by learning Hanja. Each chapter includes 10 to 12 Hanja, and Hanja-based vocabulary that is frequently seen in intermediate Korean is presented along with example sentences in order to increase learning efficiency. Of note, in the revised edition, the target Hanja-based vocabulary and example sentences in each chapter have been recorded by professional voice actors so that they can be instantly checked via QR code, and the formation of the intermediate vocabulary in particular can be naturally remembered through these sound clips. Additionally, a supplementary handwriting workbook has been included so that learners can have sufficient practice in writing the beginner and intermediate target vocabulary learned in the main text. By repeatedly listening to and writing the Hanja-based vocabulary in context, learners can naturally come to understand and memorize various Hanja-based words. ▪ Carefully selected Hanja to help expand Korean vocabulary. From among the basic Hanja, characters were chosen with a focus on those that provide a large contribution to expanding Korean vocabulary; these have been divided by topic, increasing learning efficiency through their interrelatedness. The meaning of each Hanja and Hanja-based vocabulary word is presented along with an English translation to improve understanding. ▪ Master the basics and the expansion of Hanja all in one. In the basic edition, basic Hanja and their fundamental principles are learned, and in the expanded edition, the organization and coinage of Hanja-based vocabulary are learned on the background of those basics in order to further develop understanding. ▪ Provides audio recording files of target Hanja-based vocabulary and example sentences. Readers can learn how Hanja are used in Korean vocabulary in a highly realistic context. By listening to sound files of the target Hanja and example sentences recorded by professional voice actors, readers can learn the precise pronunciation and intonation all at once, improving Korean communication skills. ▪ Naturally memorize Hanja through sufficient writing practice. A supplementary handwriting workbook has been included so that learners can have sufficient practice in writing the beginner and intermediate target Hanja-based vocabulary learned in the main text. By repeatedly listening to and writing the Hanja-based vocabulary in context, learners can naturally come to understand and memorize various Hanja-based words.