Description: The book that shook English learning to its roots. A true "reading dictionary," and required reading for English teachers. The one and only Korean-English etymology dictionary of its kind! After publishing the American-Korean [Variant Form] Dictionary in 2021, the author wanted to resolve the shortcomings he felt regarding a [Root Form] dictionary. So he went back to square one, deciding to compile the dictionary strictly "by the book" from scratch—approaching it purely from an academic standpoint. The result was a dictionary that shed all the trappings of conventional dictionaries and became a truly transformative work. Readers accustomed to dictionaries arranged alphabetically may find this format unfamiliar at first. But keep in mind that the [Lee Won-taek Dictionaries] were never meant to be dictionaries you simply look words up in—they are dictionaries meant to be read. Read through it patiently, and the fog surrounding English will clear completely. In addition, in keeping with our era of globalization, the book shines a spotlight not only on English but also on the global and new-generation vocabulary led by American English—so both scholars and everyday readers alike can, in the spirit of "learning from the old to understand the new," reclaim lost ground in their English studies. It was no easy task. The first instruction was: "Break down each word and organize it by syllable." "This man has finally lost his mind after all these years working on dictionaries!" the staff thought—but reluctantly, they got to work. Then came the next request: "Mark syllable breaks with a middle dot, and compound words with a dash." "But you can barely see that—can't we just approximate it?" "Do it by the book." Sticking to principle, it took a full year just to fix the formatting, and one staff member nearly lost his mind in the process. But once the book was finished, it was clear the effort had been worth it. Take tel·e-con·fer-rence: "from afar" (root) – "bringing together" (verb-form modifier) – "a thing" (noun-forming ending)—in other words, translated as "remote conference." How wonderfully clear and logical! There's no need to fuss over separate grammar rules. "If it's complicated, break it apart—then you won't lose your mind" is advice that applies not only to office workers, but to students as well. This book therefore serves as a shortcut, helping readers learn English more easily and efficiently. Among all dictionaries published to date, none is as thorough and reader-friendly as Lee Won-taek's American-Korean [Root Form] Dictionary. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn English systematically.