Making Out in Korean

A Korean Language Phrase Book

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Tuttle Publishing
Peter Constantine, Gene Baij, revised by Laura Kingdon, Chris Backe
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Now in its third edition, Making Out in Korean is your indispensable guide to contemporary Korean as it's really spoken. This best-selling phrase book is the perfect introduction to everyday interactions in Korea, and includes colorful slang that'll help rev up your social life.

Making Out in Korean features a pronunciation guide, notes on Korean language and culture, and guidance on male and female usage. With Making Out in Korean you'll be able to express yourself when:

• Making new friends

• Sharing a meal

• Going out on the town

• Flirting and getting amorous

• And much more!

Each expression in this book is given in Romanized form as well as Korean script with the English translation. It enhances your experience of the language (and in a pinch, you can show the Korean text to the person you're speaking to). Making Out in Korean also includes interesting tidbits of information on eating, shopping, group dating, social media, the street scene, and other situations. For the savvy traveler, this is a phrase book you won't want to be without.

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Contributor Bio

Laura Kingdon is a graduate of Yonsei University's Korean Language Institute, so understands firsthand the complexities of learning Korean grammar. She is fluent in several languages and runs a translation firm. She has designed curricula and taught English as a Second Language to students of all ages, ranging from university students in Kazakhstan to elementary school children in Korea. After years of living in Seoul, she has recently moved to Thailand.

Chris Backe blogs about travel and life at Chris in South Korea and Chris in Thailand. He has been published in several Korean magazines including Groove Magazine, 10 Magazine, Busan Haps, The East (based in England), and on visitseoul.net. He has been featured on several UK radio programs or subjects ranging from Korea to current technology. He has authored or contributed to various books on Korean language and culture, including Weird and Wonderful Korea.

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