Poet, Publisher, Peter. The Rise of the Exile Poet, Publisher, Peter. The Rise of the ExilePoet, Publisher, Peter. The Rise of the Exile “All expats are exiles,” says Peter Liptak, founder of English-language Exile Press, “I think it’s a very conscious choice on the part of most people that want to live abroad — a step [...]

As Much As a Rat’s Tail The next time you’re at the bar and that cute girl says nui-ddong geulk-da – you’ll understand she’s saying you think your poop is thick. The next time you’re at the bar and that cute girl says nui-ddong geulk-da – you’ll understand she’s saying you think your poop is [...]

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대한민국을 사랑하는 외국인 친구들에게 선물하면 좋은 책 평소 삼겹살과 소주에 마늘까지 즐기는 한국어 공부에 열심이던 외국인 친구들을 위해 특별한 선물을 하고 싶었던 나. 괜찮은 한국어 책 없나 서점을 어슬렁 어슬렁~ 한국어 책은 커녕 서점에는 영어책만 수북. 시중에 판매되고 있는 영어공부 책은 토익부터 회화까지 다양한 스타일의 눈길을 끄는 책들이 많이 나와있지만, 한국어책은 글쎄.. 컬러로 된 책은 [...]

Peter Liptak: Poet, Author, Publisher and Idiom-Lover For expatriate residents of Korea, it’s common to learn a few words or simple phrases in Korean. But far fewer foreigners make the investment of money or time to enroll in Korean language classes. Fewer still can create the intimacy that comes with a grasp of Korean’s colorful [...]

As Much As a Rat’s Tail Slang moves faster than a late night text message, and whether you’re native, gyopo, or foreigner, As Much as a Rat’s Tail is loaded with the latest lowbrow lyricism Hangul has to offer. The portable, well-bound paperback is ready to make a home in your pack or on your [...]

A Rat’s Review Forget the textbooks! This is what the kids are REALLY saying on the streets. This is a well thought out, well laid out, and well organised text. Not only do you get the vocabulary, each page gives you a true-to-life dialogue along with the background and origin of each slang term. Full [...]

AMAZING! This book presents an amazing grasp of the Korean language and culture. It was a very easy read, with lots of information and useful phrases – both to use and NOT to use! I have enjoyed surprising my Korean friends with some of the phrases, but more than that, it gives great insight into [...]

The real deal I’ve got a copy of the Korean edition which is fantastic. I’m an English language instructor at a Korean university in Seoul. I’ve used this book as a conversation starter in my classes and the Korean students are amused, shocked & amazed. I’ve often heard exclaimed, “Teacher, you shouldn’t learn these bad [...]

A Guide To Korean Slang in the spirit of education I thought I’d recommend a lovely little book I found just before Christmas. As Much As A Rat’s Tail (쥐꼬리만큼) by Peter Liptak and Siwoo Lee comes in at just under two hundred pages and is a fantastic way to learn all the words and [...]