{"product_id":"a-korean-language-reader-bilingual-stories-and-essays-about-contemporary-korea-in-korean-and-english-with-free-online-audio-9780804858878","title":"A Korean Language Reader: Bilingual Stories and Essays about Contemporary Korea (in Korean and English with Free Online Audio)","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn about contemporary Korea while improving your language skills!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Korean Language Reader\u003c\/i\u003e contains 20 fascinating essays about contemporary Korean society in parallel Korean and English versions on facing pages. Vocabulary lists, grammar notes, comprehension questions and discussion points make this a great book for classroom use or self-study, and the wide range of fascinating topics make it equally appealing for general readers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stories are graded from beginner to intermediate level and written by two experts in Korean culture and language learning, Gigi Choi and Alex Runchman. Topics covered include: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Hallyu Wave: \u003c\/b\u003e A brief history of K-Pop and how it became a worldwide phenomenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Nunchi\" and Other Cultural Differences: \u003c\/b\u003e The authors share insights from their cross-cultural marriage, including the uniquely Korean concept of \u003ci\u003enunchi: \u003c\/i\u003e the art of reading what others are thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKorean Words in the English Dictionary: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Mukbang, Dalgona, Maknae\u003c\/i\u003e--if you don't know these yet, you need to; the global boom in Korean popular culture has made them English-language staples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComing to You: \u003c\/b\u003e A review of a Korean documentary about a support group for parents whose children identify as LGBTQ+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrash Landing on You: \u003c\/b\u003e An exploration of how this popular K-Drama challenges outdated stereotypes of North Koreans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith photographs and free online audio recordings, this volume provides unique insights into modern Korean life for students and anyone interested in Korean culture!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gigi Choi,Alexander Runchman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.80w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804858878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHusband-and-wife team \u003cb\u003eGigi Choi\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAlex Runchman\u003c\/b\u003e are language-teaching academics. \u003cb\u003eChoi\u003c\/b\u003e is a native-Korean speaker, born in Korea, and currently works as a teaching associate in Korean at Sheffield University in the UK. \u003cb\u003eRunchman\u003c\/b\u003e works as lecturer and assistant professor in English for Academic Purposes at the Centre for English and Global Languages, University College Dublin, Ireland. This is their first book.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Gigi Choi \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":67804776333469,"sku":"9780804858878","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_18390f59-8263-4fc5-91fa-3470424bc41e.jpg?v=1794382198","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-korean-language-reader-bilingual-stories-and-essays-about-contemporary-korea-in-korean-and-english-with-free-online-audio-9780804858878","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}