About this item
My First Book of Korean Words is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces young children to Korean language and culture through everyday words.The words profiled in this book are all commonly used in the Korean language and are both informative and fun for English-speaking children to learn. The goals of My First Book of Korean Words are multiple: to familiarize children with the sounds and structure of Korean speech; to introduce core elements of Korean culture; to illustrate the ways in which languages differ in their treatment of everyday sounds; and to show how, through cultural importation, a single word can be shared between languages.Both teachers and parents will welcome the book's cultural and linguistic notes, and appreciate how the book is organized in a familiar ABC structure.
About the Author
I worked for several years as an editor at an educational publishing company, before coming back to academia to pursue a graduate degree in linguistics. My current interests are phraseology, lexicography, and computational linguistics. I live in Honolulu with a beautiful woman who calls me husband. You can reach me at longinglove@nate.com if you have something to tell me, or want to know my home address that your generous present will be delivered to.
