Korean Language Learning
I thought I should dedicate a post to this subject. I hope to add more to this later. Here are some books that I have found very helpful.
Elementary Korean, King and Yeon - This book has been the most helpful book so far. The first two chapters are much like a phrase book and in my opinion, can be skipped. Korean grammar begins in the third chapter. It’s been great after that.
The Memory Book by Harry Lorayne- Mnemonic devices provide an excellent way to memorize foreign words. Using some of his ideas you can create your own system to help distinguish between words that sound so similar to the English ear. Memorize 20 Korean words in one study.
How to Learn any Language by Barry Farber - This book is a motivator for language learning combined with helpful tips. You just have to get passed the kick-ass military tone/language by the author. The “multi-track attack”, as lame as it sounds, is a excellent way to accelerate learning (or in Barry Farber type words: Kick in the barrack walls and invade General Language’s quarters”).
Korean by Lonely Planet - It’s an excellent phrase book for use here in Korea. As a way to simply study Korean, it’s great too.