Description: Simply reading through proverbs isn't enough — real vocabulary growth comes from truly understanding them and being able to use them correctly. If there are proverbs you only half-know or have never learned properly, now's the time to master them for good! ■ Why is learning proverbs so important? "You don't know what a sickle looks like?" "After losing the ox, fix the barn... or was it the brain?" "If the price is the same, buy the cheaper one!" These days, kids' well-meaning but slightly off attempts at using proverbs can be both funny and concerning. Idiomatic expressions like proverbs and four-character idioms are second nature to adults who use them often, but for children who have never been properly taught, understanding the context and situation behind each saying can be genuinely challenging. That's why Gijeok Teukgang has carefully selected the proverbs every elementary school student should know, and presents them in a way that makes them truly stick. The series' beloved mascot, the ever-clear Teacher Gijeok, explains the meaning and usage of each proverb through fun single-panel comics. The variety of quizzes that follow help lock in what's been learned. On days 3, 6, and 9, students apply the proverbs they've studied to reading comprehension passages, reinforcing accurate usage, meaning, and real-world context. By the end of each 10-day cycle, kids will be able to confidently recall and use what they've learned — and by the end of 40 days, they'll have fully internalized over 100 proverbs into their personal vocabulary bank. Proverbs are a powerful tool for strengthening a thin vocabulary, so let's make sure they're learned the right way. For any elementary student who wants to truly master the Korean language, we highly recommend the Gijeok Teukgang Proverbs program to build both vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Now's the time to show off sophisticated language skills with "Gijeok Teukgang Proverbs: Know Them Right, and They'll Stick With You." * Check Points - Designed for grades 2–4, one complete volume - Covers 150 idiomatic expressions including 96 headword proverbs; a full 40-day proverb review - Teacher Gijeok's single-panel proverb lectures pair a context-rich comic with clear explanations - Reinforces accurate meaning and usage through a variety of quizzes and reading comprehension exercises - Includes a vocabulary index at the back of the book * Recommended For 1. Busy kids who want to quickly master the proverbs they've been missing out on 2. Kids who want to express context-specific situations in short, powerful phrases 3. Kids who want to learn proverbs, solve quizzes, and build reading comprehension all at once