What's Your Name?: How to write your name in Hangul without learning the Korean language

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Albert Jung

What's Your Name?

How to write your name in Hangul without learning the Korean language

Albert Jung

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Good Governance Research
09 December 2024

Phonetics, phonology; Writing systems, alphabets; Language Teaching (non-ELT)

Write Your Name, Share Your Voice with Han'gŭlHave you struggled with getting your name pronounced correctly in another language? What's Your Name? introduces Han'gŭl (Hangeul, Hangul), the Korean writing system, as a precise tool to represent names worldwide. Perfect for beginners, language learners, and cultural enthusiasts.

Discover Han'gŭl Through Three Fascinating Lenses

Modern Han'gŭl: Today's streamlined script for diverse sounds. 15th-Century Han'gŭl: King Sejong's innovative system for language representation. ""Multiverse Han'gŭl"": Imagine Han'gŭl's evolution across cultures.

Packed with Learning ToolsGreat for self-study or classroom use, this book offers:

Exercises and Quizzes: Fun activities to reinforce learning. Illustrations: Clear visuals to explain key concepts. Multilingual Pronunciation Guides: Transcribe names in English, French, German, Spanish, and Russian. Historical Insights: Uncover Han'gŭl's cultural and linguistic heritage.

What You'll Gain

Learn to write your name and other words in Han'gŭl-no prior knowledge of Korean is required. Master phonetics and transcription, clearly capturing the most challenging sounds from multiple languages. Explore the history and adaptability of Han'gŭl as a universal writing system. Discover innovative ways to connect, celebrate diversity, and express yourself through language.

In a few final pages, you will discover and enjoy the author's surprising gift that will spark your imagination and keep you exploring beyond the book.

Reader Praise

""A must-read for anyone curious about names and languages!"" ""Practical and accessible, with exercises and examples perfect for beginners."" ""A creative, inclusive take on phonetics and language.""

Let your name-and your voice-be heard, just as you say it.

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By: Albert Jung
Imprint: Good Governance Research
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9791199003217
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 09 December 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for What's Your Name?: How to write your name in Hangul without learning the Korean language

""A remarkable dive into how Han'gŭl can be used to pronounce, articulate, and learn other languages,"" ""A one-of-a-kind guide to pronunciation... an efficient way of learning the correct pronunciation of a foreign word and a resource for sharing your own language's pronunciations with others."" - Warren Maxwell, Independent Book Review