Level 1

Mastering Nationality in Korean: Essential Vocabulary & Grammar When you visit Korea or meet Korean speakers, one of the most common questions you’ll hear is: “Where are you from?” In this lesson, we’ll learn how to express nationality, introduce where we come from, and even negate statements politely. Essential Vocabulary   Let’s start with some fundamental words you’ll need: 어느 나라 (eoneu nara) – Which country 아니요 (aniyo) – No...

Learning Korean becomes exciting when you have the right tools at hand. In Chapter 2 of Korean For All 1, you'll build your foundation with everyday vocabulary and the grammar needed to introduce yourself and ask simple questions. This post covers all the key points and examples from the chapter, making it a handy guide for your studies. Vocabulary Highlights Before diving into grammar, the chapter familiarizes you with useful words...

Mastering Hangeul Consonants (자음_한글) The Korean alphabet’s consonants, or “Jaeum” (자음), are fascinating because they were designed based on the shapes of human speech organs. King Sejong’s genius ensured that each consonant is intuitive and easy to pronounce, making Hangeul one of the most logical writing systems in the world. Overview of Korean Consonants Korean has 19 consonants, categorized into three main types: basic, double (also called "tense" consonants), and...

What is Hangeul? An Introduction to the Korean Alphabet Hangeul (한글) is one of the most scientific and systematic alphabets in the world. Designed by King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty in 1443, Hangeul was created to make reading and writing accessible to everyone, regardless of their social class. Key Facts About Hangeul Meaning: “Han” (한) means Korean, and “Geul” (글) means letter. Together, Hangeul translates to "Korean letters." Efficiency:...