Learn Expression Patterns for Better Application: Korean Phrasebook 'Enjoy! Connect! Real Korean Phrases' Releases April 22

We would like to announce a new book publication from ALC Press Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, President: Nobuaki Tanaka, hereafter ALC), titled 'Enjoy! Connect! Real Korean Phrases'. Cover of 'Enjoy! Connect! Real Korean Phrases' "I want to fully enjoy traveling to Korea," "I want to enjoy Korean culture," "I want to be able to speak simple Korean when interacting with Korean people"... This book is designed to help realize these "desires," mainly targeting those who have learned Hangul at a basic level. [1] 50 Basic Expression Patterns We picked up 50 commonly used expression patterns (basic sentence patterns). You will learn how to create phrases using patterns and build a solid foundation. By mastering these patterns, you will be able to express various things in Korean. [2] Phrases Categorized into 39 Scenes Across 5 Categories A total of 665 phrases are organized into 5 categories: "Standard Phrases," "Travel," "Entertainment," "Communication/IT," and "Expressing Emotions and Feelings," covering 39 different scenes and functions. We carefully selected highly practical and short phrases, so you can easily memorize and use them right away. [3] Basics of Korean Language, Columns As a front appendix, the basics of the Korean language are compactly summarized, including a Hangul chart, sentence-ending expressions, numerals, names of family members and body parts, and frequently used particles, conjunctions, and adverbs. In addition, 10 "Korean One-Point Columns" are included to help understand modern Korea. They cover a wide range of themes, such as buzzwords, gourmet food, and studying abroad in Korea. [4] Speaking Practice with 2 Types of Audio Audio is provided for the example sentences of the expression patterns and the total of 665 phrases. There are two types of audio: "Japanese -> Korean" and "Korean only." You can practice speaking Korean with the two types of audio according to your learning progress. [Target Level] Beginner to Elementary [Title] Enjoy! Connect! Real Korean Phrases [URL] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4757444001/ [Price] 1,760 yen (including tax) [Size] B6 format, 236 pages [Accessories] None [ISBN Code] 978-4-7574-4400-3 [Release Date] April 22, 2026 [Authors] Cho Hae-jin, Sayo Ogawa [Author Profiles] - Cho Hae-jin: Associate Professor, Department of International Liberal Arts, Faculty of Humanities, Sapporo International University. Completed doctoral course at Hokkaido University Graduate School of Letters. Level 1 Korean Language Teacher Certificate. - Sayo Ogawa: Staff member of the International Division (in charge of Korea), Sapporo International University. Graduated from the Department of Language and Culture, Faculty of International Liberal Arts, Dokkyo University. Completed the Korean Language Teacher Training Course at Yonsei University. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 6.