Reviews
‘Garikida’ (to point) and ‘gareuchida’ (to teach) are easy words to memorize or understand, but there are many confusing words I still have to look up whenever I write them. ‘Dwichidakkeori’ means taking care of things and helping from behind, but people often misspell it as ‘dwichidakgeori,’ ‘dwit chidatgeori,’ or ‘dwichidakkeori.’ There are many books about spelling, but this one is arranged like a dictionary, making it easy to look things up again. Its well-chosen example sentences make it
Since it was put together by a teacher at the National Institute of Korean Language, I think I can keep it nearby and refer to it whenever I have a moment.
I went to a bookstore with my young elementary-school child and glanced through this while we were leaving after paying. We tried one question about two similar words, and when my child saw that I got it right, they became interested. I thought it would be fun to play with the questions when we were bored, so I ordered it at home. We’ll have fun with spelling quizzes: my child can learn new things, and I can regain the spelling skills I’ve somehow lost.
Review: A book about the age when writing replaces speech in daily life. Shouldn’t learning correct spelling come before learning abbreviations? It covers commonly mistaken forms and promises to clear up confusing spelling in one volume. The guide is arranged alphabetically, helps you find words, explains their exact meanings and usage, teaches through examples, and offers exercises. The author calls this an age in which writing takes up much of our lives. From the moment I woke up, I sent
A guide to commonly confused Korean words by a teacher at the National Institute of Korean Language’s Korean Language Culture School. Korean felt like both the easiest and hardest subject. Many words look or sound similar but differ in meaning, while others seem different but mean the same. Pronunciation and spelling also change across generations, so mistakes can become more common as we get older. That makes this book doubly welcome: it gathers frequently confused words and sentences, offers
In an age when writing has replaced speech in everyday life, this book gathers examples of correct and incorrect forms to make them easy to learn. From spelling rules to standard vocabulary, it covers 270 essential Korean words that shape a reader’s first impression. We should learn them! How do you communicate day to day? For announcements, making plans, or choosing lunch, we tend to use KakaoTalk or text instead of calling, perhaps because it feels less burdensome. We live in a time when
‘goebalgaebal’ literally refers to a cat’s and dog’s paws and describes writing carelessly and messily. It was once the only standard form, but in 2011 ‘gaebalsaebal’ was recognized as an additional standard form. Even someone who looks stylish can seem less attractive when they make spelling mistakes. Since we use KakaoTalk and writing more than calls or speech, we need to know spelling. How about a friendly, fun spelling lesson from a researcher at the National Institute of Korean Language?
Easy Spelling! kindly explains words we often confuse by comparing them and giving examples. Some entries were difficult because they covered expressions I rarely use. Many forms I thought were wrong have since been accepted as additional standard forms. I realized that people who write or teach should consult a standard dictionary regularly. Since reading a whole dictionary is difficult, books like this are useful. My tips: read in order and mark unfamiliar points; return to marked passages;
What struck me most was realizing how easy it is to make mistakes in expressions we use all the time, and how small errors can undermine trust and professionalism. We communicate in writing more often now, which makes correct expression even more important. I think this book helps raise awareness of spelling and sentence structure. Many of us focus on speaking and listening from childhood and do not fully appreciate writing. This book made me think again about why writing matters and how to do
This is an essential book for life today, when we communicate through messages and texts. I often feel embarrassed when I am unsure of the correct spelling. Easy Spelling! clearly explains 270 useful essentials, including spelling and notation, language rules, basic principles of Korean, and the history of written forms, all through engaging stories.
Jin Jeong: Spelling is easy!
We live in an age when writing has replaced speech. From waking in the morning until going to bed, we read and send countless messages on our phones. We exchange emails at work, too; writing takes up a large part of everyday life. Imagine making plans for dinner tonight. People used to call, but nowadays arranging plans by text or messenger is familiar. You might even consider it rude for someone to call out of the blue after texting or messaging, “Can you talk right now?” For job seekers who urgently need work, correct spelling and sentence writing in a résumé or personal statement are even more important. At work, approvals, plans, and proposals are all handled in writing. We truly live in an age when we communicate through writing more than speech. As a result, correct spelling under Korean orthography and standard-language rules matters more than ever, and more people are sensitive to errors. Almost everyone has probably been corrected once or twice for incorrect spelling or writing. Studying Korean grammar, spelling, and accurate sentence writing has become essential general education. Easy Korean Spelling! clearly organizes spelling rules and standard-language forms we need in everyday and professional life. It was produced with the help of a Korean language expert who has taught language and writing courses at the National Institute of Korean Language's Korean Language Culture School and internal training programs since 2011. The Korean Language Culture School is a National Institute program where professional instructors travel to teach when a group or organization of 30 or more requests a course.
Korean title: 쉬워요 맞춤법!
Korean author: 진정
Korean publisher: 마리북스
ISBN-13: 9791193270189
Reviews
‘Garikida’ (to point) and ‘gareuchida’ (to teach) are easy words to memorize or understand, but there are many confusing words I still have to look up whenever I write them. ‘Dwichidakkeori’ means taking care of things and helping from behind, but people often misspell it as ‘dwichidakgeori,’ ‘dwit chidatgeori,’ or ‘dwichidakkeori.’ There are many books about spelling, but this one is arranged like a dictionary, making it easy to look things up again. Its well-chosen example sentences make it
Since it was put together by a teacher at the National Institute of Korean Language, I think I can keep it nearby and refer to it whenever I have a moment.
I went to a bookstore with my young elementary-school child and glanced through this while we were leaving after paying. We tried one question about two similar words, and when my child saw that I got it right, they became interested. I thought it would be fun to play with the questions when we were bored, so I ordered it at home. We’ll have fun with spelling quizzes: my child can learn new things, and I can regain the spelling skills I’ve somehow lost.
Review: A book about the age when writing replaces speech in daily life. Shouldn’t learning correct spelling come before learning abbreviations? It covers commonly mistaken forms and promises to clear up confusing spelling in one volume. The guide is arranged alphabetically, helps you find words, explains their exact meanings and usage, teaches through examples, and offers exercises. The author calls this an age in which writing takes up much of our lives. From the moment I woke up, I sent
A guide to commonly confused Korean words by a teacher at the National Institute of Korean Language’s Korean Language Culture School. Korean felt like both the easiest and hardest subject. Many words look or sound similar but differ in meaning, while others seem different but mean the same. Pronunciation and spelling also change across generations, so mistakes can become more common as we get older. That makes this book doubly welcome: it gathers frequently confused words and sentences, offers
In an age when writing has replaced speech in everyday life, this book gathers examples of correct and incorrect forms to make them easy to learn. From spelling rules to standard vocabulary, it covers 270 essential Korean words that shape a reader’s first impression. We should learn them! How do you communicate day to day? For announcements, making plans, or choosing lunch, we tend to use KakaoTalk or text instead of calling, perhaps because it feels less burdensome. We live in a time when
‘goebalgaebal’ literally refers to a cat’s and dog’s paws and describes writing carelessly and messily. It was once the only standard form, but in 2011 ‘gaebalsaebal’ was recognized as an additional standard form. Even someone who looks stylish can seem less attractive when they make spelling mistakes. Since we use KakaoTalk and writing more than calls or speech, we need to know spelling. How about a friendly, fun spelling lesson from a researcher at the National Institute of Korean Language?
Easy Spelling! kindly explains words we often confuse by comparing them and giving examples. Some entries were difficult because they covered expressions I rarely use. Many forms I thought were wrong have since been accepted as additional standard forms. I realized that people who write or teach should consult a standard dictionary regularly. Since reading a whole dictionary is difficult, books like this are useful. My tips: read in order and mark unfamiliar points; return to marked passages;
What struck me most was realizing how easy it is to make mistakes in expressions we use all the time, and how small errors can undermine trust and professionalism. We communicate in writing more often now, which makes correct expression even more important. I think this book helps raise awareness of spelling and sentence structure. Many of us focus on speaking and listening from childhood and do not fully appreciate writing. This book made me think again about why writing matters and how to do
This is an essential book for life today, when we communicate through messages and texts. I often feel embarrassed when I am unsure of the correct spelling. Easy Spelling! clearly explains 270 useful essentials, including spelling and notation, language rules, basic principles of Korean, and the history of written forms, all through engaging stories.
