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Korean Slang

As much as a Rat's Tail | 한국 비속어: 쥐꼬리만큼 (Insiders Guide)

By Peter N. Liptak and Siwoo Lee

A textbook can tell you what the words mean. This book lets you in on what people mean when they say them: the jokes, the insults, the awkward moments and the culture behind the comeback.

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Between the covers

About the book.

Want to learn what the kids are really saying? All the Korean they will never teach you in class? To finally master Korean, & keep up with the inside jokes, the slang & the insults as you throw back soju with friends?

Want to finally master Korean through witty expressions, fun dialogue, a solid command of slang, and some kickass culture tips? Learn the fun way, then impress your friends, win arguments with your soon-to-be ex, or understand Korean pop culture, without having to rub shoulders the totally-tattooed gangpae (mob guy) at the bathhouse or the local room salon.

A few pages to wander into

Look inside.

Actual facing pages 18 and 19 of Korean Slang, with Korean and English dialogue and the red page rails on the outside edges.

Two Korean slang entries explain being a party pooper and acting the fool through bilingual conversations.

The nakhasan entry explains parachute nepotism with dialogue, cultural context and illustrations.

The dolsing entry explains a positive Korean term for being divorced and single again.

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As much as a Rat's Tail | 한국 비속어: 쥐꼬리만큼 (Insiders Guide)

ISBN 9781936342501

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