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by Minkyoung Kim, Lonely Planet, Jonathan Hilts-Park
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Korean - Thryft
Korean - Thryft

Navigate Korean culture with essential phrases.

If you're planning a trip to Korea or just keen on learning the local language, this Lonely Planet Phrasebook can be your companion. Each page is peppered with practical phrases to help you navigate menus, markets, and social situations. It's like having a friendly guide who also teaches you how to be polite and culturally appropriate while you immerse yourself in Korean hospitality. Whether you're a curious beginner or a determined learner, this book's phonetic approach makes starting conversations in Korean more approachable.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Korean

by Minkyoung Kim, Lonely Planet, Jonathan Hilts-Park
RM33.20 MYR Now RM14.55 MYR Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM41.88 MYR  

The item you've got your eye on is secondhand. You probably already know that, but just in case!

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ISBN: 9781740591669
Authors: Minkyoung Kim, Lonely Planet, Jonathan Hilts-Park
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, Food & Drink, History
Related Topics: Travelogue, Asia, Reference, Guidebook
Goodreads rating: 4.42
(rated by 57 readers)

Description

Annyong haseyo! you say, and gently nod a greeting to your new, han-guk ch’in-gu , who comments on how well you speak Korean. You modestly reply chal mot’aeyo… With this phrasebook, you can chat with your hosts in the minbak, let your hair down and sing along in a noraebang , or enjoy the stories of friendly farmers and mysterious monks as they guide you around. With a few words in the local language, you’ll be savouring Korea’s disarming hospitality at its best.
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Navigate Korean culture with essential phrases.

If you're planning a trip to Korea or just keen on learning the local language, this Lonely Planet Phrasebook can be your companion. Each page is peppered with practical phrases to help you navigate menus, markets, and social situations. It's like having a friendly guide who also teaches you how to be polite and culturally appropriate while you immerse yourself in Korean hospitality. Whether you're a curious beginner or a determined learner, this book's phonetic approach makes starting conversations in Korean more approachable.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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