Description Following the previously published Beginner and Intermediate volumes, Open Korean Advanced is designed for advanced Korean speakers, further strengthening speaking skills while linking listening, reading, and writing so that learners can study a wide range of topics through an integrated, function-based textbook. It is a practical and efficient, real-life-oriented textbook that includes the most frequently used spoken grammar patterns in actual Korean language life, along with appropriately included advanced comprehension grammar. In addition, it strengthens vocabulary, expressions, and grammar that are often neglected at the advanced level, considering not only the learner's perspective but also the instructor's, with a focus on enhancing both teaching ability in the classroom and mutual learning that can improve learners' study skills. To differentiate itself from existing Korean textbooks, it presents a variety of expressions actually used in real life rather than stiff, formal dialogue. Foreword How to Use This Book Unit Structure Unit 1: Individuals and Family Dialogue 1: Because of the rise of nuclear families, there's no time to communicate between family members Dialogue 2: I like my friend so much that I stopped what I was doing to go out and meet them Grammar: -eu/ro inhae, -neun han-pyeon, -geoniwa, -eoda-ga, -jocha Unit 2: Occupation and Society Dialogue 1: Whether you earn a lot of money or not, aptitude and interest are important Dialogue 2: Popular jobs are bound to change with the times Grammar: -maja, -eoseoya, -geon -geon, -gi maryeonida, -gi narida Unit 3: Language and Etiquette Dialogue 1: You're likely to be misunderstood as not knowing manners Dialogue 2: The young student was extremely rude Grammar: -man haedo, -gi sipsangida, -eul ttareumida, -eunama, -gi jjagi eopda Unit 4: Health and Diet Dialogue 1: I often skip breakfast Dialogue 2: You must be busy juggling work and learning to cook Grammar: -gi ilssuida, -neun dung maneun dung, -gie mangjeongiji, -eurya -eurya, -neundago chigo Unit 5: Housing and Life Dialogue 1: Now that I can't even get a job, buying a house is out of the question Dialogue 2: Rather than leaving it unused, it's better to give it to someone else Grammar: -neun madange, -dani, -euryeodeon chamida, -neuni, -neun deuthada Unit 6: Trends and Fashion Dialogue 1: Following trends too much, individuality disappears Dialogue 2: The main character was incredibly beautiful Grammar: eun/neun mulronigo, -eun nameoji, -eumyeon geumanida, -gi geujiepda, -neundamyeonya Unit 7: Economy and Currency Dialogue 1: Spending money like that, there's no way it will add up Dialogue 2: This technology could really be called a great idea Grammar: -dasipi, -go haeseo, -eul teogi eopda, -neun tase, iyamallo/yamallo Unit 8: People and Media Dialogue 1: Rather than just staring at your phone, it's better to be alone Dialogue 2: The internet is useful, but it also has downsides Grammar: -girosoni, -eul baeeya, -neundapsigo, -eun chaero, -neun banmyeone Unit 9: Advertising and Psychology Dialogue 1: No matter how much you advertise, it won't sell if the quality is poor Dialogue 2: Product placement is fine, but overdoing it causes problems Grammar: -neun hani deoradodo, -neun tara, -eundeul, -deon chae, -doe Unit 10: Modern Society and Culture Dialogue 1: I watch dramas often, partly to study Korean Dialogue 2: While enjoying civilization, civic awareness should also improve Grammar: -jani, -neundagiboda-neun, -eul gyeom, -geodeun, -neun gaunde Appendix Open Korean Advanced, following the previously published Beginner and Intermediate volumes, is designed for advanced Korean speakers, further strengthening speaking skills while linking listening, reading, and writing so that learners can study a wide range of topics through an integrated, function-based textbook. It is a practical and efficient, real-life-oriented textbook that includes the most frequently used spoken grammar patterns in actual Korean language life, along with appropriately included advanced comprehension grammar. In addition, it strengthens vocabulary, expressions, and grammar that are often neglected at the advanced level, considering not only the learner's perspective but also the instructor's, with a focus on enhancing both teaching ability in the classroom and mutual learning that can improve learners' study skills. To differentiate itself from existing Korean textbooks, it presents a variety of expressions actually used in real life rather than stiff, formal dialogue. Since communicative language ability—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—does not exist as separate functions, the book offers an integrated approach that allows these skills to be studied organically together.