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Title: Ok as an Educational Material, Priceless as a Gift
Review: I had purchased this booklet almost 2 years ago for my girlfriend then. She still casually reads it on occasion for basic references and for fun.The appeal of the book is that it has the right mix of educational and entertainment value to actually teach her how to read basic hangul and speak some Korean phrases as painlessly as possible from a book. Hearing her reading the later chapters is a treat in itself. Making out in Korean, indeed...The romanization is a bit off at times, requiring me to correct her. But even I have to admit I learned a few slangs myself that I was previously unaware of (I'm a 1.5 generation).I have to conclude the book was perfect for us, and it set out to do what I hoped. Not to make my (now fiance) fluent in Korean, but to increase her appreciation in Korean culture and bring us that much closer. She's even taken to wanting to wear a hanbok (traditional Korean dress) for part of our upcoming wedding.
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