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Beginning Korean Is A Korean Language Textbook For Use At The High School And College Levels, Involving Characters Who Speak And Interact In Korean With Beginner-to-intermediate-level Proficiency. The Book Contains A Rich Variety Of Natural-sounding Dialogues Involving Characters From A Diverse Range Of Backgrounds, Employing A Wide Variety Of Conversational Expressions, Grammar Notes, And Vocabulary Items. They Exchange Ideas, Make Plans, And Socialize In A Variety Of Natural Contexts In Korea. The Book Also Includes Cultural Insights To Expand Users' Understandings Of And Familiarity With Korean Culture From More Insider Perspectives. Further Support Material, Including Audio, Can Be Found At Www.routledge.com/9781032687032 The Book Is Designed Around Actfl's 5 Cs (communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, Communities) And Includes Specific Proficiency-based Can-do Learning Goals For Each Unit. As Such, The Content, Topics, And Areas Of Focus In This Book Can Be Useful For All Programs, And Especially Those Who Follow And Value Actfl's National Standards For Korean-- Provided By Publisher.