Many people prefer to study Korean alone using traditional Korean books. The Suki Desu team has compiled a list of popular books so you can study Korean peacefully. There are thousands of books that teach the Korean language, in this article we will recommend the best ones.
If you really want a Korean language book in Portuguese, we first need to understand your priority. Do you want to learn Korean for travel? Our list recommends various quick guides. Do you want to learn the basics of the Korean language?
Unfortunately, there are very few books on the Korean language available in Portuguese compared to the Japanese language. The few that I will share with you will help you learn only the basics or some vocabulary. If you know English, this article may be more useful for you.
Books to Learn Korean
“Korean for Beginners” by Institute of Language Education, Seoul National University: This book is an introductory guide to learning Korean. It covers basic aspects of grammar, vocabulary, and Korean writing, as well as offering practice exercises and dialogues to develop conversation skills.
“K-Pop Now! The Sound of the Korean Wave” by Kim Samuels: Although it is not a language learning book per se, this book explores K-pop culture and the Korean wave in general. It includes information about artists, music, dance, and trends in Korean pop culture. It can be an interesting read for K-pop fans who want to dive deeper into Korean culture.
“Mandarin Companion – Sherlock Holmes and the Korean Language” by Mandarin Companion: This is a simplified reading book in Korean adapted for intermediate level students. It presents a Sherlock Holmes story in a Korean context, with vocabulary and grammar suitable for Korean learners at intermediate stages of learning.
“Korean Made Simple” by Billy Go: This book is a comprehensive guide to learning Korean, suitable for beginners. It presents Korean grammar in an accessible and progressive manner, along with example dialogues, practical exercises, and relevant vocabulary. The book also includes an audio CD with recordings to help with pronunciation practice.
“Integrated Korean” by Young-Mee Cho, Hyo Sang Lee, Carol Schulz, Ho-Min Sohn, and Sung-Ock Sohn: This is a series of books at various levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) that covers all aspects of the Korean language, including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Each book includes structured lessons, authentic dialogues, exercises, and practice activities.
“Korean Grammar in Use” by Ahn Jean-Myung, Lee Kyung-ah, Han Hoo-young, and Lee Sook-ja: This book is a comprehensive reference for Korean grammar. It presents a wide variety of grammatical structures and provides clear explanations, usage examples, and exercises to aid in practice. The book is divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
“Elementary Korean” by Ross King and Jae-Hoon Yeon: This book is designed for beginner Korean students. It provides a gradual introduction to Korean grammar, along with vocabulary and example dialogues. The book also includes practice exercises, cultural tips, and an audio CD with recordings of dialogues and vocabulary.
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