Beginner Korean: Read, Write, and Speak Modern Korean
Master the Hangul alphabet, build essential vocabulary, and understand core grammar to start reading, writing, and speaking Korean in everyday situations.
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Course contents
6 modules · 30 lessons · 2h 58m
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The Hangul Alphabet: The Foundations
Learn to recognize and write basic Korean characters.
- Welcome to Korean
An introduction to the language and the scientific logic behind Hangul.5 min - Basic Vowels
Learn the 10 fundamental vowels and their sounds.6 min - Basic Consonants
Recognize and write the first consonants and their initial sounds.7 min - Building Syllable Blocks
How to combine consonants and vowels into square blocks (CV and CVC).6 min - Compound Vowels (Diphthongs)
Master complex sounds such as 'wa', 'wo', and 'ui'.6 min - Double and Aspirated Consonants
Distinguish between simple, aspirated, and tense sounds.6 min
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Advanced Pronunciation and Writing
Refine reading skills and understand natural phonetic rules.
- Batchim: Final Consonants
Understand how a consonant's sound changes when it closes a syllable.7 min - Pronunciation Rules: Linking
How sounds flow between syllables for natural pronunciation.6 min - Sound Assimilation
Learn why 'K' can sound like 'NG' in certain contexts.6 min - Guided Reading Exercise
Practice reading real words with phonetic feedback.6 min - Digital Writing and Fonts
Recognize Hangul in different writing styles and keyboards.5 min
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Sentence Structure and Introductions
Build your first sentences following Korean grammatical logic.
- SOV Logic
Understand word order: Subject-Object-Verb.6 min - Subject Particles (I/GA)
Identify who is performing the action in the sentence.6 min - Topic Particles (EUN/NEUN)
Learn how to establish the main topic of a conversation.6 min - The Verb To Be: IDA
State the identity of things and people in a simple way.6 min - Nice to Meet You!
Combine grammar and vocabulary to introduce yourself formally.6 min
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Verbs and Daily Life
Express common actions and handle everyday objects.
- Verb Stems and the Dictionary
How to find verbs in the dictionary and identify their stems.6 min - The Polite Present Tense (Ayo/Oyo)
Conjugate verbs to speak respectfully yet friendly.7 min - Object Particles (EUL/REUL)
Specify what the action of the verb is acting upon.6 min - Daily Actions
Vocabulary: eating, sleeping, going, studying.6 min - Objects and Positions
Describe where things are located in your environment.5 min
5
Shopping, Travel, and Modern Culture
Navigate real-life situations and communicate in the digital world.
- The Two Number Systems
Distinguish between Native Korean and Sino-Korean numbers.7 min - How Much Is It?
Vocabulary for shopping and handling money.6 min - Traveling: Directions and Transport
Ask where a place is and how to get there.6 min - Etiquette and Honorifics
Understand the importance of age and social status.6 min - Digital Korean: Chat and Slang
Abbreviations and conventions used in messaging (KakaoTalk).5 min
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Synthesis and Final Practice
Bring all skills together for complete communication.
- Survival Dialogues
Simulating real conversations in a café or restaurant.6 min - Reading Menus and Signs
Practice with real texts found on the streets of Seoul.6 min - Writing a Personal Message
Writing practice: introducing yourself to a Korean friend via chat.6 min - Your Future in Korean
Resources for continuing and a summary of the journey taken.4 min
My First Korean Vlog (Written and Spoken)
Create a complete self-introduction in Korean, including who you are, what you do during the day, and an invitation to go shopping or eat together, simulating a digital message.
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