Traveling to another country where you are not familiar with the national language can sometimes lead to frustration and/or a poor experience. This handy guide, Korean Phrasebook for Travelers, complete with everything a traveler needs to know while staying in Korea, will make your trip more enjoyable, ease your communication woes, and gives you the knowledge to get around Korea with confidence. If you don t know much when it comes to the Korean language, but you are traveling to Korea soon, don t worry! Korean Phrasebook For Travelers will be your passport to getting through that language barrier and making your trip more enjoyable without having to study the language in depth. This book is divided into sections by location and situation so you can easily find the word or expression that you need without wasting much time searching the pages. To help with the pronunciation of Korean, romanizations of Hangeul, the Korean writing system, are written for every word and phrase (the romanizations in this book have been slightly modified from the official romanization system to better suit English speakers). In addition to romanization, illustrations are included to not only help you have a visual representation of a word, but just in case you are having trouble being understood, you can show the other person/people the picture in the book to make things less awkward or frustrating for everyone.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N1V0D6Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Longtail Books; Bilingual edition (December 25, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-1186701133
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.06 x 0.55 x 6.89 inches

Korean Practice Notebook

This stylish traditional notebook style workbook contains 100 pages of Hangul writing practice paper to practice writing Hangul characters. Each large square holds one character to guide the correct positioning of the elements of each character. Perfect for Korean classes.

This notebook is ideal for who are learning Korean and need to practice the written language.Size: 8.5 x 11 in.100 Pages of Hangul PaperPrinted on white paper

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098658Z9X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (June 24, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 100 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8526005647
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.23 x 11 inches

Are you looking for an Asian Cookbook with 150 traditional recipes? In this 2 books in 1 edition by Emma Yang, you will learn how to prepare over 150 recipes for asian bowls and much more!

In the first book, Asian Bowls Cookbook by Emma Yang, you will discover 80 healthy and easy to make Asian Bowls from Asian cuisine.

Bowls are extremely famous nowadays for two main reasons: healthy diet and practical all in one meals. In a bowl you have carbs, proteins and fats in a single dish, big enough to satisfy your hunger and easy enough to be eaten on the go or on the couch. Asian food is perfect when it comes to prepare a bowl, not only due to the large usage of rice as staple food in many dishes but also because it is a style fitting the asian cuisine perfectly.

In this cookbook you will find several recipes from the major asian cuisines and you will be able to spot the differences in texture and flavors when it comes to taste a Thai bowl or a Korean bowl. Spices, herbs, vegetables and a large variety of ingredients will complete the bowls in an unforgettable way.

In Asian Bowls Cookbook by Emma Yang you will learn:

If you are looking for an healthy and delicious cookbook for Asian Bowls this book will let you explore the depth of the Asian cuisine!

In the second book, Korean Cookbook by Emma Yang, you will discover a world of 70 recipes for classic Korean food.

Rice, vegetables, meat and obviously kimchi are the key ingredients of the Korean cuisines, which varies a lot from region to region but always use these basic ingredients for it dishes. Kimchi is a traditional side dish made of fermented salted vegetables like cabbage, garlic, onion and ginger, served with soups and made with different type of ingredients and spices.

Soups, bowls and noodles are the main type of dishes in Korea so do not fall in the misconception that dogs or similar animals are eaten nowadays. Originally rice was very expensive and that’s why grain has been the basic staple food for Korean people for centuries. It is widely used both as base for several dishes, side or worked in ancient pots for making cakes, both salty and sweet.

Alongside kimchi, the most famous dishes are rich almost complete meals such as Bulgogi, marinated and grilled beef and Bibimbap, the most iconic Korean dish, famous for the strong contrasts of the colorful vegetables and the egg in the middle.

In Korean Cookbook by Emma Yang you will learn:

If you want to cook easy and tasty recipes from South Korea and prepare traditional food at home for friends and family, this cookbook is for you!

A must-have collection of folktales for anyone interested in Korean literature and culture!

Tales of Korea is a classic collection of Korea's best-known folktales--presenting all the imagination and wonder of Korean storytelling in a single volume. Collected and written down by Yi Ryuk and Im Bang over three centuries ago, these 53 tales explore fantasy worlds filled with enchanted animals, fairies, goblins, ghosts, princesses and more!

The stories collected in this volume include: "The Home of the Fairies" --A young man happens upon a magical fairy town where he stays for several years before returning home to an uncertain future. "Charan"-- A beautiful dancing girl befriends a governor's son. As their friendship blossoms into love, their lives take an unexpected and agonizing turn! "Ten Thousand Devils"-- A prince welcomes a distant relative for a visit only to discover that the guest controls thousands of evil creatures that converge on the prince's home. "An Encounter with a Hobgoblin"-- A man experiences horrifying visitations in his home and fears that he is living with a sinister force! "The Snake's Revenge"-- After a soldier kills a snake, the reptile is reborn as the man's son and seeks revenge in a gruesome way!
This new edition includes thirty full-color minhwa paintings (Korean folkart) to bring the magic and mystery of this collection of Korean folklore to life. A new foreword by Korean folklore expert Heinz Insu Fenkl explains the lasting importance of this fascinating collection of traditional stories. Tales of Korea is perfect for mythology fans and bedtime story lovers of all ages.
From the Publisher

A classic collection of Korea's best-known folktales: all of the imagination and wonder of Korean storytelling in a single volume!

53 Tales of magic, myth, and adventure...

The collection of stories in this enchanting volume were all collected and written down by Yi Ryuk and Im Bang over three centuries ago. Suitable for all ages, the 53 tales included explore fantasy worlds filled with enchanted animals, fairies, goblins, ghosts, princesses and more!

This new edition includes:

A Peek at Some of the Stories:

Yun Se-Pyong, the Wizard" features a few magic beings with the ability to transform into different creatures.

"The transformation of men into beasts, bugs and creeping things

comes from Buddhism; one seldom finds it in Taoism"

Stories of curses and warnings such as "Cursed by the Snake" offer insight into Korean lore and the relationship between royalty, prosperity, and ancient animal curses with long-lasting effects.

Why won't the magistrate's guest eat the fish soup he is offered? Only a few know, but when you know too you might not eat it either!

"The Grateful Ghost" tells a short tale of a scholar as heads to his final examination. He encounters an unhappy, unrestful spirit and soon discovers the benefits of a simple act of kindness & respect.

Plus, this new edition includes 30 full-color minhwa paintings (Korean folkart)!

(Left): Mountain Spirit (Sanshin)

A divine mountain sage is shown seated on a tiger, itself an animal identified with mountains. Two servants attend in the background. Artist: unknown. 19th century. (Brooklyn Museum)

(Right) Tiger

The tiger is arguably the most important subject of Korean folklore and folk art (minhwa). A leading character in several popular tales, the tiger was historically both feared and revered by Koreans. Artist: unknown. Late 19th/early 20th century (Brooklyn Museum)

Ksitigarbha and the Ten Kings of Hell

The bodhisattva Ksitigarbha, who was a protector of children and believed to be able to rescue unfortunate souls condemned to hell, is shown here surrounded by the ten kings of hell and their minions. Artist: unknown. 18th century. (Minneapolis Institute of Art)

(Left) Portrait of Samyeongdang

The monk Samyeongdang led an army of warrior monks during the Injin War (1592) against Japanese invaders. Artist: unknown. Late 19th century. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

(Right) Ten Longevity Symbols

This painting pictures a wide variety of symbols of long life including the sun, clouds, water, mountains and deer. Artist: unknown. 19th century. (Philadelphia Museum of Art)