Korean Vocabulary and Expression

Korean Vocabulary and Expression (한국어 어휘와 표현) is an academic-purpose Korean textbook that builds the specialized vocabulary needed to function in universities and graduate programs in Korea.

• Recommended Level: Intermediate-advanced. Aimed at international students already studying, or preparing to study, at the university or graduate level in Korea. Based on its content (academic Korean), it corresponds roughly to TOPIK 4 or above (TOPIK II). Note: the book does not state an official TOPIK classification; this is an approximate guide.
• Languages included: Korean and English.
• Content and approach:
  • Developed as an "academic Korean" textbook to systematically improve communication in university settings.
  • Presents specialized vocabulary and expressions for dealing with academic topics, setting it apart from general Korean textbooks.
  • Groups vocabulary thematically according to frequency of use.
  • Includes practice activities to internalize complex expressions and engage in formal discussion.
• Book details:
  • Authors: 김미숙 (Kim Mi-sook) and 최윤곤 (Choi Yun-gon).
  • Publisher: 도서출판 하우 (Hawoo Publishing).
  • Published on 9 May 2025.
  • 186 pages; B5 format (182 × 257 mm).