Sogang Korean 1B (3rd Edition) Student's Book

The revised third edition of Sogang Korean has been designed by the teachers at the Korean Language Education Center of Sogang University, leveraging years of classroom experience to create a resource for effectively learning both the language and culture. It reflects the latest trends in response to a changing world and incorporates feedback from dedicated users, enhancing usability for both instructors and learners.

The curriculum for the third edition of Sogang Korean Level 1 is structured to provide 200 hours of instruction: 100 hours for speaking, 25 hours each for reading/speaking and listening/speaking, and 50 hours for writing.

In this edition, the existing Sogang Korean Student's Book 1A/1B and Sogang Korean Workbook 1A/1B have been revised, while new titles such as Sogang Korean Hangeul and Sogang Korean Writing Book 1A/1B have been introduced.

The decision to publish a writing textbook was made in response to continuous requests from teachers. Writing materials that had long been used internally at the Korean Language Education Center were reorganized and supplemented to meet this demand.

The content of the Sogang Korean Student's Book is designed for intuitive comprehension, with illustrations that help learners grasp context at a glance. Vocabulary and grammar are practiced through dialogues and activities to develop both fluency and accuracy.

Scanning QR codes provides access to recorded dialogues, while the appendices include engaging and unique dialogue activities from Sogang. Translations of vocabulary and expressions within their contextual meanings are provided in a separate Grammar and Vocabulary Reference Book.

The cultural sections feature photos and illustrations to ensure understanding, and QR codes link to YouTube videos on Korean culture and Hangeul learning, offering insights into real-life Korean contexts.

The third edition aims to serve as a valuable resource for Korean language learners interested in Korean culture and for instructors preparing efficient lessons.


Composition of Sogang Korean Student's Book 1A/1B (3rd Edition) Series:

Sogang Korean Student's Book 1A/1B: Textbooks for speaking, reading, and listening.
Sogang Korean Workbook 1A/1B: Supplementary books for homework and review.
Sogang Korean Writing Book 1A/1B: Writing textbooks with pre-writing speaking activities.
Sogang Korean Hangeul: A textbook for learning Hangeul.
Sogang Korean Grammar and Vocabulary Reference Book 1A/1B: Includes grammar explanations, translations of new vocabulary/expressions, and an index (available in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai versions).


Key Features
Speaking

Vocabulary: The target vocabulary for each unit is presented with illustrations to make it easy to understand.
Grammar: Grammar is structured for step-by-step practice, progressing from forms to sentences and dialogues.
Dialogue: This stage involves practicing speaking through sample dialogues that incorporate the target grammar and vocabulary.
Tasks: Learners use the target vocabulary, grammar, and dialogues in learner-centered tasks to develop fluency. Depending on the unit, additional materials or information cards are provided via appendices or QR codes.

Reading and Speaking

Before Reading: Activities to prepare learners for the text.
Reading: Focused reading of the text.
After Reading: Follow-up activities to reinforce understanding and application.

Listening and Speaking

Before Listening: Preparatory activities for the listening task.
Listening: Focused listening to the material.
After Listening: Activities to review and practice what was heard.

Unit Wrap-Up

A review page that summarizes the target grammar and vocabulary, helping learners consolidate what they have studied.