Learn How To Read Korean

Learning to read Korean involves understanding its writing system, known as Hangul. Here’s a structured approach to get you started:

1. Understand Hangul

Hangul is the phonetic alphabet used in the Korean language. It consists of 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels.

2. Learn the Basic Consonants

ㄱ	ㄴ	ㄷ	ㄹ	ㅂ
(g/k)	n	d/t	r/l	b/p
ㅁ	ㅅ	ㅇ	ㅈ	ㅊ
m	s/sh	-/ng	j	ch
ㅋ	ㅌ	ㅍ	ㅎ
k	t	p	h

3. Learn the Basic Vowels

ㅏ	ㅑ	ㅓ	ㅕ
a	ya	eo	yeo
ㅗ	ㅛ	ㅜ	ㅠ
o	yo	u	yu
ㅡ	ㅣ	ㅔ	ㅖ
ue	i	e	ye

4. Combine Consonants and Vowels

Hangul characters are formed by combining consonants and vowels into syllabic blocks. A typical block contains a consonant followed by a vowel, and sometimes another consonant at the end. For example:

ㄱ	ㅏ	가	ga
ㄴ	ㅏ	나	na
ㄷ	ㅏ	다	da

5. Practice Reading Simple Words

Start with simple words to practice your reading skills. Here are a few examples:

안-녕-하-세-요	사-랑	학-교
an-nyeong-ha-se-yo	sa-rang	hak-kyo
Hello, how are you?	Love	School

6. Use Resources and Tools

• Our online courses and apps (e.g., the Mondly App)

• Our Korean language textbooks

7. Practice Regularly

Consistency is key. Set aside time each day to practice reading and writing Hangul.

8. Engage with Korean Media

Read Korean books, watch Korean dramas, or listen to Korean music to immerse yourself in the language.

Remember!

With patience and practice, you can learn to read Korean effectively. Start with the basics, and gradually build your skills through consistent practice and exposure.