{"product_id":"korean-folktales-in-everyday-conversation-talk-to-me-in-korean-9781942791157","title":"Korean Folktales in Everyday Conversation","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Stories Every Korean Knows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do Koreans mention green frogs on rainy days? Who is Hong Gildong, and why does his name still appear in everyday conversation? Some Korean expressions are difficult to understand through vocabulary and grammar alone because they come from stories, folktales, and cultural references that native Korean speakers grow up hearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKorean Folktales in Everyday Conversation lets you in on the cultural references that puzzle learners but delight native speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 15 timeless folktales - from the heartbreaking romance of Gyeonu and Jiknyeo to the heroic tale of Hong Gildong - you'll enjoy the stories every Korean knows by heart, while naturally building your reading, vocabulary, and speaking skills. These tales aren't just entertaining (though they absolutely are); they're the key to understanding how Koreans actually think and talk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest of all, each chapter shows you the modern application of the story - how people reference it in real, day-to-day conversation - with clear explanations and realistic examples so you can start using the expressions yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow You'll Learn: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 Classic Korean Folktales\u003c\/strong\u003e - Beloved stories every native speaker grew up with, fully illustrated and genuinely fun to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage Absorbed Naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e - New words, phrases, and grammar points are introduced in context through storytelling, so they're easier to remember and use than any vocabulary list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull English Translations \u0026amp; Vocabulary Support\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complete translations and key vocabulary for each story mean you're never lost and never stuck looking up every word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Story to Real Conversation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Comprehension questions, grammar notes, and modern-usage examples show you how to talk about each tale in everyday situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Native-Speaker Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e - Follow along with authentic recordings to sharpen your listening and absorb natural pronunciation and rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an intermediate learner who wants to move beyond textbook Korean, a self-study learner looking for more engaging reading material, or someone fascinated by Korean culture, this book will help you connect language learning with the stories behind the language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Talk to Me in Korean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1942791151\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781942791157\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Longtail Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.77lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.61w x 0.48d","brand":"Talk to Me in Korean","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48853013037311,"sku":"9781942791157","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/korean-folktales-in-everyday-conversation-talk-to-me-in-korean-9781942791157","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}