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![Korean Stories For Language Learners (Review) [Traditional Folktales]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xoY6mH7Y4TM/mqdefault.jpg "Korean Stories For Language Learners (Review) [Traditional Folktales]
More info about the book here: https://www.mezzoguild.com/review-korean-stories-for-language-learners/
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I recently received a copy of Korean Stories For Language Learners by Julie Damron and EunSun You (Tuttle Publishing).
The book covers 42 total short stories in Korean with English translations, comprehension exercises, vocab lists and full audio listening material.
Since the short story niche of learning material seems to be trending at the moment, I thought Id take time to check this one out. Rather than covering typical dialogue material, it focuses on traditional Korean folktales. The audio is a pleasure to listen to.
A few minor things to point out: absolute beginner material is inappropriate for this book (theres not much of it so its not a major issue) and some exercises are borderline bizarre (but still funny).
Something a dedicated Korean student who loves Korean history and culture would definitely enjoy reading.")
![Learning *about* a language does not mean youve *learned* a language [Re: MT method devotees]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yY8_TAOfok4/mqdefault.jpg "Learning *about* a language does not mean youve *learned* a language [Re: MT method devotees]
This is in reference to: https://www.mezzoguild.com/michel-thomas-review/
I get that we all have our favorite methods, products, courses, etc. for learning a foreign language. I have mine.
Over the last year in particular, Ive received a lot of pushback on my comments re: Michel Thomas. People seem religiously devoted to this method. It may just be because Im wrong and the methods amazing but I think theres another reason:
Learning a lot *about* a language can leave you feeling as if youve *learned* the language.
Theres a big difference.
What are your thoughts?")
