-The travel vocabulary was especially helpful. Some of the smaller towns we explored did not have a lot of English speakers and so we had to rely on my Korean skills to navigate the buses, trains, and taxis. And these books are small so they fit easily into a purse or backpack without weighing you down.- --These Temporary Tents blog

Essential Korean Phrasebook and Dictionary teaches you the practical phrases and expressions needed for common, everyday interactions in Korea in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. Key features of this Korean phrasebook and dictionary include: Over 2,000 practical sentences A practical English-Korean dictionary Essential expressions used for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to simple questions Manga illustrations to illustrate key phrases and situations A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explain the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the Korean language Korea travel tips, cultural notes and much more! All Korean words and phrases are in romanised form as well as the Korean hangul script. Basic grammar and pronunciation notes get you speaking right away, and tips on culture and etiquette allow you to interact with Korean without making serious blunders. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Korea and interacting with Korean people.