Designed with the short-term learner of Korean in mind, ?Fast & Fun Korean for Short-Term Learners? is a 3-volume quick mastery textbook series that introduces everyday vocabulary and concrete situational dialogues practical for living in Korea. The first volume of the series, ?Fast & Fun Korean for Short-Term Learners, provides a solid framework from which even those who have no previous experience with the language can learn basic Korean with minimal effort. Essential vocabulary, grammar patterns, and dialogues chosen based on their real-life usefulness. Comprehensive approach incorporating speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a variety of task exercises. Linked study and review process of Warming up - Pattern Practice - Key Grammatical Patterns - Conversation Practice - Tasks, allowing learners to proceed through the text with ease. Includes various illustrations and photos for quick and easy understanding of the content. Emphasis on developing in a short period of time the learner"s Korean communication ability for real situations, much like training a short-distance sprint runner as opposed to a marathon runner.