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(4.37/5)korean grammar in use (beginning) is a solid introduction to korean grammar without having too little or too much content. grammar points are well explained without being confusing.
i went into this with the intent of reviewing, not learning these grammar points for the first time, and it is a resource i will use as a refresher if need be.
the example sentences are simple, concise, and stay that way up until the end, where sentences became longer and more reading was required. they are still
Helpful but overrated
It has taken me 2 years to finish this book. Since then, I have I actually took TOPIK I and passed without finishing this book. I get this is seen as the holy grail for learners but I don't love this book.
Pros:
- Covers many grammar points grouped by usage.
- Concise explanations.
- Gives helpful tips.
Cons:
- I personally think this book is overrated. The Korean Made Easy series is better imho.
- The explanation language is concise but I don't think it's to be so complicated..formal?
- I pe
The first volume of Korean Grammar in Use covers all the grammar required for TOPIK 1 and 2. Each chapter focuses on one grammar point, and is only a few pages long, so it's fairly quick to read through.
First, there are a few example sentences in Korean, with the target grammar point in red, along with the English translations. The first audio track for the chapter contains the Korean sentences read by native speakers.
Next, we are provided with a detailed explanation of the grammar point i
Best Reference Book
Reading this front to back is a good activity, but the main advantage to it is that when you come across an unknown grammar point, you can generally find it in the table of contents and jump to the page that has a clear and concise explanation and list of examples.