Boram Language Institute/Korean Fundamentals (November)

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Korean Fundamentals (November)

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  • 37 Lessons

Welcome to Korean Fundamentals, the perfect starting point for your Korean language journey. This foundational course is designed to take you from zero to confidently reading and writing Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Whether you're a complete beginner or need a solid review, this course will set you on the path to Korean fluency. In addition to reading and writing, you will learn basic common phrases!

Contents

Welcome & Printables

We're excited to have you join us. Let's start this journey together and make learning Korean fun and engaging.

Here, you will find all your study flashcards and worksheets. Print these out so you can practice Korean at home! Happy studying!

Introductory Survey
Start Here (Please Read First)
Hangul Full Alphabet Flashcards
One-Syllable Flashcards
Two-Syllable Flashcards
Konglish Flashcards
Common Infinitive Form Flashcards
Polite Word Flashcards
Question Word Flashcards
Syllable Formation Worksheet
SOV Sentence Structure Worksheet

Numbers in Korean

Native Numbers (Traditional Korean Counting)
Sino Numbers (Chinese-Based Counting System)
Simple Guide to Counting Money in Korean

Hangul Fundamentals (Reading & Writing)

Let’s dive into the essentials of the Korean alphabet, or Hangul. You'll learn about:

  • Understand the single and double consonants that form the building blocks of Korean words.

  • Explore simple and complex vowel sounds.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation to build upon as you continue your journey in learning Korean.

14 Consonant Sounds
5 Double Consonant Sounds
10 Basic Vowels
11 Complex Vowels
Hangul Practice (Hangul to ABC)
Hangul Practice (ABC to Hangul)

1-2 Syllable Word Formation & Reading Practice

Now it’s time to build and read Korean Syllables.

In this lesson, we'll advance your understanding of Hangul by focusing on:

  • Grasp the fundamental structure of Korean CV & CVC syllables, making reading and writing in Korean super simple.

  • Practice reading 1 & 2 syllable words to build your confidence and fluency in Korean.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to form and read basic Korean syllables and words, enhancing your foundational skills for future learning.

Introduction to Syllable Formation
CV Syllable Formation
CVC Syllable Formation

Reading Practice Videos

Here you will find a lot of videos that will help you with your readings. They are the same as the flashcards up above. I am now showing you each flashcard word and giving you time to pause the video and then I will say the words one by one.

Question Words Reading Practice
Infinitive Form Reading Practice
Practice: Reading One-Syllable Words
Practice: Reading Two-Syllable Words
Practice: Reading Konglish
Polite Words Reading Practice

Essential Korean Phrases and Grammar

In this section, you’ll learn crucial Korean expressions and useful grammar.

The phrases in this course are fundamental for everyday conversations, allowing you to ask for things, describe existence, and discuss actions in both present and past tense. This part of the course will equip you with the essential tools for effective communication in Korean.

Intro to: Basic Sentence Structure
How to say "I am (name)" & "It is (item)"
How to say "I have (something)" & "I don't have (something)"
How to say "I do (something)"
How to say "I did (something)"

Helpful Tips

Leveraging ChatGPT for Language Learning
Consonant & Vowel Dependent Connectors
Exposure