Course-Packet-01 Hello Korea, Saranghae!

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Course Packet 01

Hello Korea,
Saranghae!
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Bataan Peninsula State University
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Learning Module: Basic Korean
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About the Faculty

Learner’s Feedback Marlon Holgado is a full-time English / Foreign
Language instructor in Bataan Peninsula State
FormLearner’s Feedback Form University – Department of Arts and Sciences. He

finished his Master of Arts Education major Language
Education from the same university. He had his first
Korean cultural immersion when he became a tutor-
guide of Korean teachers who had their Teaching of
English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
program in BPSU in 2006. He also became an instructor
of Foreign Language - Korean in Colegio de San Juan
de Letran - Bataan A.Y. 2018-2019 before he transferred
to Bataan Peninsula State University in August 2019.
In January 2020, he was one of the faculty members who went to South Korea for a short-term
faculty exchange program of BPSU. Moreover, he completed his certification training in
Korean Language - Level 1 from King Sejong Institute (KSI) - Balanga and Yonsei University
(Online Hub); and Korean Language Level 2 from King Sejong Institute – Balanga and Ateneo
de Manila University – Korean Studies Program (AKSP), all accredited by the National
Institute of Korean Language in ROK and the Korean Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Currently, he is taking up his Level 3 Certification in KSI.
Sherrilyn B. Quintos is an Associate Professor at

Bataan Peninsula State University, where she was
awarded the Most Outstanding Faculty Member in
2006. She is a graduate of Ed.D.-Educational
Management. She teaches subjects in English and
foreign language at the university. She completed her
Certificate Program in Japanese and French at Ateneo
de Manila University and received her Korean
Certificate at Yonsei University (under Coursera), King
Sejong Institute, and Hangul Mal. She has been active
in a number of language activities for students. In
January 2020, she visited Korea for the English
Language and Cultural Awareness Program. Currently, she is the Adviser of the Filipino-
Nihongo Cultural Society (FINiCS), a student association affiliated to the Main Campus,
BPSU. Dr. Quintos is a National AACCUP Accreditor and Coordinator of Foreign Language
in Bataan Peninsula State University.

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Course Packet 01
Learner’s
Hello, Korea…Feedback
Introduction
Saranghae!
FormLearner’s Feedback Form

Hello! Annyeonghaseyo haksaeng!
This is the beginning of your journey in the Korean Language. Wait! You are not expected to
finger-heart and say “saranghae” on this part yet! Before you indulge yourself with the
language, you have to familiarize yourself first with the relevant schema for you to
effectively internalize the language use. Similar to the learning English as your second
language, it is not only the language structure that you have to deal with but also the context
where your target language is in function. That’s right! The goal of this course is to make
you use the Korean language in basic but authentic situations.
This topic packet will introduce you to Korean significant history and culture, Korean
Alphabet (Basic Vowels/Double Consonants, Korean Alphabet (Combined Vowels/Double
Consonants), and Korean basic expressions. Varied Activities per topic are provided and are
required to be accomplished. You have to engage yourself in listening, writing, speaking,
and reading.
So, shall we begin? I want to hear a loud “NE”!

Ne, Shi-jak-ha-gessum-ni-da!
Objectives
 Recognize the Korean culture and heritage
 Differentiate Korean culture from the Philippine culture
 Read and write Hangeul
 Use basic Insa and common expressions in the classroom

Learning Management System
You will be requested to join in the Google Classroom. A link will be sent in your g-
mail account.
Duration
 Topic 01: Korean History and Culture = 1.5 hours
(1-hour self-directed learning with practical
exercises and ½ hour assessment)
● Topic 02: Korean Alphabets

(Basic Vowels/Basic Consonants/Syllable Rules) = 4.5 hours
(3.5-hour self-directed learning with practical
exercises and 1-hour assessment)

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● Topic 03: Korean Alphabet

(Combined Vowels/Double Consonants) = 4.5 hours
(3.5-hour self-directed learning with practical
Learner’s Feedback
● Topic 04: Insa and Class Expressions
= 3 hours

(2-hour self-directed learning with practical

Delivery Mode
Three and a half (3.5) hours will be spent on independent asynchronous learning and the
remaining ten (10) hours will be for synchronous online class.
Assessment with Rubrics

All the post-assessments questions are in objective type tests. No rubrics will be used.
Requirement with Rubrics
Venn Diagram on Activity 1
Score
Criteria 7 5 3 1 0
Presented more Presented
Presented
than three limited and No
Breadth factual
evidences but
questionable response
insufficient
evidences evidences
Clarity Significant
Neatly
of Ideas, parts are not Not
presented clear
Neatnes clear and observed
ideas
untidy.
s
Hangeul Practice on Activity 2
Score
Criteria 4 2 1 0
Accurate line Contains

No
Accuracy strokes, proper errors in lines
response
lines and strokes
Neatness Tidy Untidy

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Readings
Introduction to Hangeul
https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/CU_EN_8_1_1_1.jsp
Korean Language for Beginners by Andrea De Benedittis

https://www.spdbooks.org/Content/Site106/FilesSamples/9781624120688.pdf
You may refer to this link for Hangeul Vowels by Yonsei University
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSq6WO9CtSw&t=5s
You may refer to this link for Hangeul Consonants by Yonsei University
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTsdu8EXRXk
Pre-Assessment
Before we begin with your first lesson, let’s have a short prior knowledge test. Let’s play…
“How Korean are you?”.
If you’re online, this will be played on synchronous session via Kahoot!. Click this link:
https://kahoot.it/challenge/08802235?challenge-id=02912932-34d4-45ce-9eac-
183546029fb8_1595399151172 -- the Game Code shall be given by your instructor.
If you’re offline, just tell whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. Set a timer to 85 seconds
and when the time is up, you have to stop answering. Ready?
Hana… Dul… Set! Shi-jak!
1. Korea came from the Japanese word KOREWA.
2. Korea is called “The Land of the Morning Calm.”
3. North Korea and South Korea have similar language.
4. Unlike the Chinese, the Japanese never came to colonize Korea.
5. The term Hallyu means Korean wave or Korean pop culture.
6. 사랑해 (saranghae) is an expression to convey “I love you.”
7. Busan is the largest metropolitan city in South Korea.
8. CLOY is the popular mud-game held every mud festival in Eastern Korea.
9. Sushi and maki are famous Korean cuisine.
10. King Sejong the Great invented Korean writing system called Hangeul.
11. Korean New Year is based on Lunar Calendar similar with the Chinese.
12. Korea is 2nd largest Christian country in Asia after the Philippines in terms of
population rate.
13. Plastic surgery creates unnatural beauty so Koreans find this unacceptable.

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14. Foreign tourists love travelling to Korea especially in Pyeongyang
where Gyeongbokgung Palace is located.
15. The picture below is a 선생님.

What is your score? _________
What part of it were you not able to answer? _________
Cool! Now, you are going to find out the relevance of those statements above as you go along
with your Course Packet 1 journey. You may now continue with the Lesson Proper.

Lesson Proper

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Geography and Climate
Korea is a peninsula in eastern Asia. This is
split into two independent states-Communist
North Korea and South Korea's Democratic
Republic. South Korea constitutes about 45

per cent of the land area of the peninsula.
Seoul (Sòul) is the capital. While the central
government of North Korea is headquartered
in Pyeongyang. South Korea is bordered by
North Korea through a 2.5-mile (4 km) long
demilitarized zone ( DMZ) extending
roughly 150 miles (240) apart. It was created
by the terms of the armistice of 1953 which
ended combat in the Korean War (1950–53).
http://www.mapsnworld.com/korea/where-is-korea.html
This forms the cease-fire line of the military
in 1953 and approximately parallels latitude 38
° N (the 38th parallel) from the Han River delta on the west coast of the Korean peninsula to
the east coast of the North Korean town of KosÃ ng.
South Korea's climate is characterized by a cold, moderately dry winter, and a humid, moist
summer. It has four seasons, similar to Japan. During winter the coldest monthly average
temperatures drop below freezing except along the southern coast. The average January
temperature in Seoul is at low 20s ° F (about −5 ° C), whereas the corresponding figure is at
mid-30s ° F (about 2 ° C) at Busan, on the southeastern coast. Elsewhere, summer
temperatures around the country are fairly constant, the average monthly temperature for
August (the warmest month)
being at 70s ° F (about 25 ° C).
Daegu is the driest area on the

east coast, while the south coast
is the wettest; southern Jeju
Island receives more than 70
inches (1,800 mm) annually. Up
to three-fifths of the annual
precipitation is received in June
– August, the annual
distribution is even more so in
the extreme south during the
Autumn in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul. https://www.bing.com/ summer monsoon.
Occasionally, late summer
typhoons (tropical cyclones)
trigger strong rains and storms along the southern coast.

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History, Religion and Politics
The early Korean civilizations contribute to the development of the rich Korean culture. For
half of the first century, Korea was split between Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, the three rival
sovereign powers, known together as the "Three Kingdoms of Korea." Goguryeo, built on
China's frontiers, was at the forefront of the Chinese Han invasions. This kingdom was the

largest to occupy Korea back then until Silla became stronger in 668 AD and ruled the land
commonly known as Unified Silla. Though Silla 's dominance collapsed after more than 220
years. Goguryeo and Baekje had their territories restored. That period is called The Three
Kingdoms of the Later.
Goguryeo flourished in 918 A.D. This conquered the lesser kingdoms, and founded as a
unified kingdom the Goryeo (Koryo). The current name of Korea came from the Kingdom of
Goryeo. Goryeo ruled the entire Korea for many years. They had been joined and strongly
inspired in China by the Mongol Yuan dynasty. The relationship was the Goryeo kingdom's
eventual
downfall.When some
generals found that the
Mongolian kingdom
was already semi-
autonomous, that led
to political unrest. In
1392 Goryeo was
succeeded by the great
Kingdom of Cheoson
and lasted until
1897.From Kaesong the
Remnants of the Past. This is the present time Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung, the central government seat of the ancient Cheoson. It
country's capital was
has been preserved and considered as one of the major tourists’ destinations. https://blog.onedaykorea.com/gyeongbokgung-
korea-history/ (For higher image spec, put the mouse pointer on the picture, press CTRL then CLICK.)
moved to Seoul in 1394
and during this period
the current hangul
Korean alphabet was introduced specifically in 1443 under the rule of King Sejong the Great.
Koreans used the Chinese writing system before this. The name Cheoson came from the
Chinese word 'chaohsien' meaning 'morning freshness' due to its spell-binding natural beauty
of picturesque scenery and highlands, and the splendid tranquility of the atmosphere.
The Confucian culture had been influential in Korean thought with considerable influence
from the Chinese, along with contributions from Buddhism , Taoism, and Korean
Shamanism. In South Korea, however, Christianity has been competing with Buddhism since
the middle of the 20th century. This came along with the arrival of the Europeans mostly for
trade, and they brought with them Christianity too. According to South Korean government
statistics compiled in 2005, about 46 per cent of people claim to practice no specific religion.
Christians make up 29.2% of the population (of which 18.3% are Protestants and 10.9% are
Catholics) and 22.8% are Buddhists. So to put it, Korea is one of Asia's most Christian nations,
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By 1910, under Japanese rule, Korea was again subjugated, becoming an annex to Japan,
acting mainly as an outsourced agricultural and production centre. Many Koreans were
forced to learn Japanese and assume Japanese names during this period. The annexation was
eventually lifted in 1945 after the loss of WWII by Japan. Russian troops landed in the north
of the Korean peninsula and American troops in the south, splitting the nation into two along
the 38th parallel which is still the Demilitarized Zone today.The onset of the Cold War further

separated the two Koreas, and the north invaded the south in 1950 marking the beginning of
the Korean War. For us Filipinos, this historic event was very significant because it brought
stronger ties between Korea and the Philippines and led to the creation of long-term bilateral
relations.
About 7,000 Filipino troops were sent to Korea to fight against Communist opponents. Many
lives have gone missing. Millions were hit hard. Both ends called on an armistice, for this
reason. In 1953, the war ended in a truce, with the border returning to 38th parallel again.This
stalemate has existed down to this moment ever since. North Korea remains under a
communist regime led by
Kim Jung Un while South
Korea is now a democratic
republic led by Moon Jae-in.
South Korea was dominated

by military leaders
successively after the war
and democracy did not
really take root until the late
1980's. The 1988 Olympics
came to Seoul, which helped
to expand its global presence
and begin the nation's
rebuilding. The economy began to be dominated by large Korean conglomerates and global
brands such as LG , Samsung, Kia and Hyundai. Those companies are now helping to
reshape the cultural history of Korea. Since then Korean culture has had a global impact.
Hallyu, or Korean wave, has gained prominence not only in Asia but in the western world as
well. K-Drama and K-Pop
soared to success. Korean brands
were listed as one of the leading
markets. It will improve Korean
tourism and raise the number of
people wanting to learn Korean.
The Korean language today is
one of the world's most
commonly spoken languages,
following the ranking of the
Japanese and Turkish languages.
Hallyu (Korean Wave)

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The Korean Wave (Hallyu) is described as the global phenomenon of the cultural economy of
South Korea that exports pop culture, entertainment, music, television dramas, and films. It
originated from a Chinese word which literally means "Korean Wave" when translated.
It is also a common term used
to refer to the phenomenal
BTS concert in Manila in May 2017 attended by thousands of fans. According to Twitter, the Philippines has
the highest number of BTS fans in the world, followed only by South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, and

Thailand. Source: https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/bts-fans-895k-philippines-country-world/
growth of Korean culture and

popular culture that includes
everything from music , film, drama to video gaming, and just to name a few, Korean cuisine.
Former US president Barack Obama paid a state visit to Korea in March 2012 and referred to
the Korean Wave, which prompted the Korean government to make hallyu a top economic
priority.
South Korea is one of the few, if not the only, countries in the world which has a dedicated
target of being the world's leading exporter of popular culture. Who among us does not know
what Kimchi is, finger head, samgee, anngyeong haseyo, Sun Descendants, Black Pink,
CLOY, BTS, and the popular "OPPA saranghae" endearment!!! Just to name a few?
Such characteristics have made

an impact and a colossal
culture of "coolness,"
particularly among teenagers
not only in Korea but
worldwide.
Watch this feature of the

popular TV magazine of GMA
7 – Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho
which aired last June 5, 2017.
To watch the video, place the
mouse pointer to the picture,
press CTRL then CLICK.
Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho | June 5, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JZQG2_8uZs
Can you share your thoughts on the video feature? Proceed to the Discussion Forum section.
Cuisine

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Koreans love to eat like Filipinos.

The cuisine was a part of Korean
society, therefore. Korean cuisine
additionally joins the world's most
frequented cooking styles because
of Hallyu. Koreans generally

assume that the food's taste and
consistency are proportional to its
spices and sauces – the basic
ingredients to make a tasty meal.
Soybean paste, soy sauce,
gochujang, or red pepper paste
along these lines, and of course ...
kimchi is probably the Korean Bulgogi & Side Dishes | Leeannoneal - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75559619
household's most important
staples.
Since Korean cuisine is heavily influenced by the geography and climate of the Korean
Peninsula, renowned for its cool autumns and winters, many fermented dishes and spicy
soups and stews accompany almost all of their delicious dishes.
Korean cuisine is best known for kimchi, a side dish that uses a distinctive fermentation
process in which vegetables are
preserved, most commonly cod.
Kimchi is said to relieve the pores on
the skin, thereby reducing wrinkles
and naturally providing the skin with
nutrients. It's healthy too, because it
contains essential vitamins and
nutrients. Gochujang, a traditional
Korean sauce made from red pepper
is also commonly used, sometimes as
chili pepper paste, gaining a
reputation for spiciness in the cuisine.
Common meat entries are Bulgogi (roasted marinated meat, usually beef), galbi (marinated
grilled short ribs), and samgyeopsal (pork belly) Furthermore, fish is a well-known food,
because it is the main meat consumed by Koreans. Meals are usually accompanied by soup or
sauce, such as galbitang (stewed ribs) or doenjang jjigae (fermented bean paste broth).The
table core is filled with a selection of side dishes, called banchan.
Some well-known dishes include bibimbap, which simply means "mixed rice" (meat,
vegetables, and red pepper paste mixed with rice), and naengmyeon (cold noodles).
Instant noodles, or ramyeon, are popular snack dishes. Koreans also enjoy food from
pojangmachas (street vendors), serving tteokbokki, rice cake, and fish cake with a spicy
gochujang sauce; gimbap, made of steamed white rice wrapped in dried laver seaweed; fried
squid; and glazed sweet potato.
Interesting Facts about South Korea

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Learning a language becomes more interesting for you can deviate from discovering some
peculiarities of the language cultural aspects. Here are some trivia about Koreans compiled
by 90 Day Korean webpage that may help you understand more the language context:
1. It’s common to ask about blood types.

One of the famous facts is that South Koreans believe their blood type has some
meaning. Their Japanese neighbors are close in this way too. While people in other countries
may or may not know their blood type, surely every South Korean knows his or her own!
2. When born, South Koreans will be one year old.

Some of the interesting things about the South Koreans is that they're naturally one
year old when they are born. There are different schools of thought on why this is so. One
reason is that people believe this is because the baby has been in the womb of the mother for
9 months, which is around 1 year. Therefore the baby is 1 year old when born in South Korea.
Calculate your Korean age (your birth this year).
3. Koreans are one of the world’s largest drinkers and you can drink anywhere – and we
mean anywhere!
Looks Filipino, doesn't it? Hey! South Korea has a strong tradition of drinking. SOJU
originally originated in Korea. South Koreans drink an average of 12.3L of alcohol each year,
and are ranked # 17 in the world, according to the World Health Organization! While most
Western countries have at least some guidelines on where you can and can not drink in
public, South Korea believes strongly in freedom
4. Valentine’s Day is for guys.

One of South Korea's intriguing truths is that Valentine's Day is a day on which
males collect candy from females, while young ladies collect sweets on White Day. Mark your
calendars and brush up with the language of your Valentine who is one day in South Korea
where you don't want to make a mistake with your loved one! You can look over your
Konglish by learning the word 화이트데이 (White Day).
5. Couples at Christmas, Families at New Year

Christmas is a time for certain people around the world to return to your hometown
and spend time with your family. Then again New Year's Eve is usually a party night spent at
a bar, club, or house party with friends. South Korea is essentially the reverse. Koreans enjoy
a better part of their Christmas day. That they see their families on this day is not so
important.
6. Tetraphobia
In case you 're not up on your lingo phobia, tetraphobia means avoiding the number
four. One of the fascinating facts concerning South Korea is that 4 is an unfortunate number.
And you'll also see floors 1 , 2 , 3, and F in the elevators. Apartments in South Korea with
many 4s numbers (ex. 404) are mostly avoided, and the property values are lower. The
explanation for this is because in Korean the word for 4 is identical to the word for death. In
Korean, the number "four" is equal to "death." The cultural belief is popular among the people
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7. Medical Tourism… plus both men and women obsessed with makeup.
One of the interesting facts about South Korea is that it's a popular medical tourism
destination, especially cosmetic surgery. Citizens come from across the globe on a short trip
to South Korea to get their looks enhanced. It is common knowledge that South Korea is one
of the world's makeup capitals — there are whole districts of Seoul devoted to beauty shops,
and it is truly the paradise of a makeup lover.What is less well known is that men and

women wear makeup alike in South Korea — there is no stigma regarding men wearing
makeup, and some people wear far more makeup than women! It doesn't make them any less
of a individual.
By the way ... PLASTIC SURGERY is SUPER common, in South Korea!
8. Couples at Christmas, Families at New Year

Christmas is a time for many people across the globe to return to your hometown and
spend time with relatives. On other hand, New Year's Eve is usually a party atmosphere that
is spent at a bar, club, or house party with friends. South Korea is essentially the reverse.
Koreans are spending their Christmas day with their other important ones. That they see their
families on this day is not so important.
Although South Korea celebrates New Year's Day, this isn't a big celebration. Lunar New
Year is the most popular holiday of the year and is observed in the first two months of the
year (depending on the lunar calendar). A significant number of Koreans return to their
hometowns during this time to visit their relatives. If you're planning some road trips around
that time , make sure you 're factoring in a few extra hours of travel time!
설날 is a popular term in South Korea (Seollal Lunar New Year), so it's a good word to learn!
Each of the above are only a handful of the distinctive characteristics of Korean society.
Further odd mores and practices remain unincluded. Can you move on to list more? Share it
with us through the Web Discussion Session.
Given all of the above, what do you think are the differences between Korea and the
Philippines in the culture and values system? Reflect on this, and accomplish Activity 1.
Korean Language and Writing System
Korea's official language is 한 국 어 (Han-gu-geo). Based on 2011 figures by the Korean

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, about 77 million speakers worldwide making it the
13th most commonly spoken language in the world. Korean is the world's 10th most-spoken
language based on the
number of Internet users
(Internet World Stats, 2009).
한글 (Hang-geul) is a Korean
writing style. It was founded
in the Choseon Era in 1443
by King Sejong the Great. It
was called Hunminjeonguem
Hunminjeongeum Eonhae, a document describing an entirely new and native script for the Korean
Learning Module: Basic Korean language. The sculpture of King Sejong the Great is on the right. https://rb.gy/vaqqvh
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at the time. Prior to the creation of Hangeul, literacy was a privilege granted only to the
intellectual class.
Koreans used Chinese characters when writing the Korean language before Hangeul was
developed. Nevertheless, without education, Chinese characters were too hard for ordinary
people. Therefore, King Sejong produced Hangeul, that ordinary people can easily use. Until

now, the Korean language, which is common as Hanja, also has traces of Chinese ideography.
Close to the Kanji, from Japan.
The Vowels
Based on Hunminjeonguem, King Sejong made ‘ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ, ㅗ, ㅛ, ㅜ, ㅠ’ based on the
three simple vowels (i.e ,•, ㅡ , ㅣ ). which depicted the round sky, the flat earth, and a
standing person. By combining those basic letters, the rest of the vowels were made.
Pronunciation Guide
Vertical Vowels Horizontal Vowels
Letter Sound Value Letter Sound Value
ㅣ [i] feel ㅡ [ɨ] Not found
ㅏ [a] father ㅗ [o] Horse
[ja] yacht ㅛ [jo] Yoga

ㅑ
[Λ] call ㅜ [u] Pool

ㅓ
ㅕ [jΛ] young ㅠ [ju] You
The vowel [ɨ] is not found in English. Nevertheless, the pronunciation of the vowel 'u' in ‘put’,
is close without rounding the lips.
Vowels are classified by their sound values into two groups-single vowels and diphthongs.
The vowels in the shaded boxes are diphthongs, and single vowels are those in the non-
shaded ones. A diphthong has a sound value incorporating both a glide and a single vowel.
For further explanation, you can watch a video through the read links on the introduction
page.
Practice writing the simple vowels now, while you repeat the audio pronunciation. Speak the
vowel aloud with correct strokes as you write.

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Use the practice sheet in Activity 2 Letter A on the Activity Page. Please be guided by the
audio on the play link for your pronunciation practice. After you finished Letter A, go back
here and continue to the next part.

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The Consonants
Pronunciation Guide
ㄱ ㄴ ㄷ ㄹ ㅁ ㅂ ㅅ ㅇ ㅈ ㅊ ㅋ ㅌ ㅎ
[g(k)] [n] [d(t)] [r (l)] [m] [b(p)] [s] [ng/
silent
[j] [ch] [k] [t] [h]
On this part, you may watch a video through the reading links on the introduction page if
you need a further demonstration.
Practice writing the simple consonants now, while you repeat the audio pronunciation. Speak
the vowel aloud with correct strokes as you write.
Use the practice sheet in Activity 2 Letter B on the Activity Page. Please be guided by the
audio on the play link for your pronunciation practice. After you finished Letter A, go back
here and continue to the next part.
The Diphthongs and the Double Consonants
ㅐ ㅏ+ㅣ ㅘ ㅗ+ㅏ ㅞ ㅜ+ㅔ

[ε] [wa] [we]
ㅒ ㅑ+ㅣ ㅙ ㅗ+ㅐ ㅟ ㅜ+ㅣ
[yε] [wε] [wi]
ㅔ ㅓ+ㅣ ㅚ ㅗ+ㅣ ㅢ ㅡ+ㅣ
[e] [ø’we] [ɨi]
ㅖ ㅕ+ㅣ ㅝ ㅜ+ㅓ
[ye] [wʌ]
You can't find the vowel 'u [u I in English. However, the pronunciation of the vowel 'ui' in
'quit' is close, without rounding the mouth. In modern Korean the vowels, ‘ㅐ’ and ‘are
pronounced relatively close. Yet when you say the vowel 'ㅐ,' you can open your mouth a
little wider than when the vowel 'ㅔ' is pronounced. The sound values of the three vowels
‘ㅚ’, ‘ㅙ’, and ‘ㅞ’ 'sound identical when spoken by younger Korean speakers.
Be guided with the pronunciation of diphthongs on this link: https://soundcloud.com/marlon-

holgado/course-packet-1-vowels-diphthongs-or-combined-vowels
ㄲ [kk]

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ㄸ [tt]
ㅃ [pp]
Learner’s Feedback ㅆ
ㅉ
[ss]
[jj]

These double consonants are commonly confused with the common consonants. For example,
the difference between the (1st group) ㄱ and (2nd group) ㅋ is that the first one is a little bit
aspirated, while the second has harder sound, aspirate, and explosive. Meanwhile, the double
consonants (3rd group) are a little bit higher pitch counterpart of the 2nd group consonant.
Listen to the difference of those confusing consonants in this video by Talk To Me in Korean:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg-VZxBIZjo
Now, proceed to Activity Page and answer Activity 2 letters C and D. After you finished the
activity, you may continue with the next part.
The Syllabary and Final Consonant Sound
Consonants and vowels are combined to form syllable blocks. In writing, every syllable must
have at least one consonant and one vowel. Consonants cannot be written alone. Likewise,
vowels cannot stand alone. Therefore, when a syllable has no consonant in the initial position,
ZERO ‘ㅇ’ is written to hold the empty consonant position. A consonant is also allowed in
the final position.
Consonant + Vertical vowel CV 나
C
1 Consonant + Horizontal vowel 노
V
Empty consonant + Vertical vowel CV 아
2 Empty consonant + Horizontal C

오
vowel V
Consonant + Vertical vowel + Final CV

3 밥
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Consonant + Vertical vowel + Final CV 밥

consonant C
Consonant + Horizontal vowel +
Final consonant
C
V
C
문

Vertical vowel + Final consonant CV
C
안
4
Horizontal vowel + Final consonant C 웅
V
C
Good job! At this juncture, I want you to discover how Korean syllabary works. If you’re
online, visit this website of Yonsei 한국어 : http://mooc.yonsei.ac.kr/ksh/ Try to drag the
vowel and consonant on the box where they can meet. Then, you will form the syllabary
of the merged consonant and vowels.
If you’re offline, please consider this table. Fill out this matrix with merged consonant
and vowel, applying the rules mentioned above.

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받침 Final Consonants - Batchim
The final consonant of a syllable is called batchim (literally ‘support’ in English). This is
because the final consonant is written below the vowel, and seems to support the letters
above. This is in contrast to the English writing system in which letters in each syllable are
written from left to right, as in ‘can’ and ‘jam’. If you wrote the English words ‘can’ and ‘jam’

in Korean, the final consonants ‘n’ and ‘m’ would be placed under the ‘consonant + vowel’
part of the syllable.
The possible pronunciation of batchim is limited. Only the following seven sounds (i.e. ㄱ, ㄴ,
ㄷ, ㄹ, ㅁ, ㅂ, ㅇ) are allowed when pronouncing batchim. Batchim ‘ㄴ, ㅁ, ㅇ’ are pronounced
as their original sound values. Batchim ‘ ㄹ ’ is pronounced as [l]. Batchim ‘ ㅂ , ㅍ ’ are
pronounced as unreleased [ ㅂ ]. Batchim ‘ ㄱ , ㅋ , ㄲ ’ are pronounced as unreleased [ ㄱ ].
Batchim ‘ㄷ, ㅌ, ㅅ, ㅆ, ㅈ, ㅊ, ㅎ’ are all pronounced as unreleased [ㄷ].
Batchim Sound Value Examples

ㄴ [n] 안 [an]
ㅁ [m] 암 [am]
ㅇ [ŋ] 앙 [aŋ]
ㄹ [l] 알 [al]
ㅂ, ㅍ [p] 압, 앞 [ap]
ㄱ, ㄲ, ㅋ [k] 악, 앆, 앜 [ak]
ㄷ, ㅌ, ㅅ, ㅆ, ㅈ, ㅊ [t] 앋, 앝, 앗, 았, 앚, 앛 [at]
This is how the syllabary works:

Key Points:

CV HA 하 ㅎㅏBased on the rulings, this
particular syllable should
하 sound as [HAN]. The

consonant is ㅎ(h), the
CV HA ㅎㅏvowel is ㅏ(a), and the
fC N 한 batchim is ㄴ(n).
ㄴ
하 Meanwhile, this particular
syllable should sound as
C M
모 ㅁ [MOT] not [MOS]. The
consonant is ㅁ(m), the
V ㅗvowel is ㅗ(o), and the
O
batchim is ㅅ(s).
C M ㅁ The batchim will only sound
V O
못
as S if it is followed by a
ㅗ vowel sound.
fC S ㅅ 하
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When a syllable ends in a consonant and is followed by a vowel (i.e. an empty consonant
‘ㅇ’), the final consonant sound is shifted to the initial position of the next syllable. Look at the
following examples:
Can you read the following aloud?

음악  [으막] 국어  [한구거] 할아버지  [하라버지]
집에  [지베] 꽃이  [꼬치] 이름이  [이르미]
걸어요 [거러요] 앉아요  [안자요] 읽어요  [일거요]
Before you go to the next discussion, please proceed to the Activity Page and do Activities 5
and 6 for more writing practice. After you finish it, go to the next lesson about Basic Korean
Expressions.
자기 소개 [ja.gi so.gae] – Self-Introduction
You want to introduce yourself and make a little talk when you meet a new Korean person.
So, learning how to introduce yourself to Korean is very important. Additionally, how to
introduce yourself will vary based on the situation.
But before you introduce yourself, let’s go over first with some manners and culture. It is
imperative to know them, then you can begin presenting yourself.
1. Before anything else, greet them by saying 안녕하세요.
2. Bow as you greet them.
3. If you shake hands, use your right hand or both hands.
4. It’s best to avoid direct eye contact with someone of higher authority in the
beginning.
5. Address them by their title or family name
(Koreans don't refer to each other by their first name unless they're close, and even then they
often go to ‘언니’, ‘오빠’, and so on. When you meet a new person, use their title or family
name. For a new friend, it may be okay to just add an honorary (sshi) to the name, you can
always ask during self-introducing.)
Let’s study this conversation.
안녕하세요? 안녕하세요?
Hello. Hello.
저는 김민지예요. 제 이름은 지훈이에요.

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In the dialogue, 안 녕하 세요 ? 저 는김 민예 요 . is translated asSubject
“Hello. Particles:
I
am Minji 은 is used when the
Kim.” while 안녕하세요? 제 이름은 지훈 이에요. is translated as “Hello. subject ends in a
consonant.
My name is Ji-hun.” 는 is sued when the
subject ends in a vowel.
Note: Names in Korean start with family name first, followed by the first name. Vocabulary:

When you are asked, what is your name? (이름이 뭐 예요?), your answer will 저 -I
제 -my
be “I am (name) or My name is (name). In Korean, it is 저는 (name) 예요/
이름 -name
이에요.” or “제 이름은 (name) 예요/ 이에요.”
뭐 -What
학교 가방 -School
1. A. 저는 (name) 예요. bag
저는 (name) 이에요. 크레용 -Crayons
I am (name). 지도 -Map
가는 사람
-Sharpener
Examples: 테이블 -Table
1. I am Minji Kim. 저는김민예요 접착제 -Glue
2. I am Misun. 저는 미선이에요. 지배자 -ruler
In the first sentence, Minji ends in a vowel sound, hence, 예요 is added. While
in the second sentence, Misun ends in a consonant sound, thus, 이 에 요 is
added.
Note: If the last word of the sentence ends in a consonant, you add 이에요. If the last
word ends in a vowel, you add 예요.
Note: For the use of subject particles(은/는), please see the Vocabulary list.
B. 제 이름 은 (name) 예요.
제 이름 은 (name) 이에요.
My name is (name).
Examples:
1.My name is Ji-hun. 제 이름은 지훈이에요.
2.My name is Chang Mi. 제 이름은 창미예요.

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See: Vocabulary list
인사말 (in.sa.mal) – Basic Korean Greetings

Being pleasant with others is one characteristic of a sociable individual. This
trait is very important in Korean society not only to establish good rapport but
also to signal your good manners and kind of upbringing you’ve had with
your family.
An essential part of any introduction is greeting. Please watch listen carefully

to this video and take note of the words that you’ll commonly hear. Click the
picture or the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYsq-Vij48Q
What do you notice in the conversation?

How do they greet?
What are the common words that you hear from the speakers?
Now, you are going to learn basic expressions and greetings called – 인사 (in.sa).
Greeting someone for the first time:

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From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
Greeting each other when bidding farewell to someone:
Saying thank you to someone or apologize:

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When we waking up and before going to bed:
Before and after the meal:

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Saying how to have a good time on weekend:
Classroom Vocabulary and Expressions

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Who is in the classroom? And what are some things you can see in the classroom?
What does your teacher often say in the classroom?

Let’s find out what expressions are often used in the classroom?

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Now, 대학생… 알겠어요? 질문이 있어요?

잘 했어요! Very good! Then, please answer the Activities 7 and 8 on the Activity Page.

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Activity Sheet 1
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Fill-in this Ven Diagram with insights on the similarities and differences of Korean Culture
(as you have learned from this module) and the Philippine culture that you have known.
Consider the scoring criteria written on the Rubrics page.

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Activity Sheet 2
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

A. Read and write the vowels in the table below. Click PLAY. (Skip to time stamp 0:43)

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B. Read and write the vowels in the table below. Click PLAY. (Skip to time stamp 0:13)

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C. Read and write the combined vowels (diphthongs) in the table below.

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D. Read and write the combined vowels (diphthongs) in the table below.

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Activity Sheet 3
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Listen carefully and choose the correct syllable you hear. Click PLAY.
A. B. C.
1. 각 감 갈
2. 난 남 날
3. 밥 밤 방
4. 일 임 입
5. 산 살 삽
6. 방 밤 밖
7. 사전 사절 사적
8. 달다 닫다 닦다
9. 깐다 깎다 깔다
10. 짓다 질다 집다

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Activity Sheet 4
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Listen carefully and choose the correct syllable you hear. Click PLAY.
A B.
1. 바다 포도
2. 집 짐
3. 한국 한글
4. 차다 찾다
5. 어머니 아버지
6. 도서관 도시락
7. 가족 가장
8. 휴식 회사
9. 끄다 켜다
10. 솟다 씻다

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Activity Sheet 5
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Write the Hangeul transcription of the following Romanized words. Be guided by the
number of blocks. Refer to the example:
bad-chim
받 침
1. hag-saeng
2. an-nyeong
3. gam-sa-hab-ni-da
4. jeong-mal mi-an-hae-yo
5. seon-saeng-nim joe-song-hab-ni-da
6. ban-chin-gu ju-mal-e jal bo-nae-se-yo

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Activity Sheet 6
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Write the Hangeul transcription of the following:
Example: favorite sport
배드민턴 / 테니스
badminton / tennis
1. Your Complete Name
2. Your Favorite Filipino and Korean Food
3. Your Motto or Favorite Line in a Song Lyrics
4. Your Favorite Filipino and/or Korean Actor / Actress or Artist
5. Your complete address

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Activity Sheet 7
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Choose the equivalent Korean greetings and expressions from the selections in Column B.
Write your answers on the space provided.
Column A Column B
______ 1. Good morning. a. 들으세요.
______ 2. Thank you. b. 만나서 반갑습니다.
______ 3. Do you understand? c. 주말 잘 보내세요.
______ 4. I’m sorry. d. 질문 있어요?
______ 5. Repeat after me. e. 읽으세요.
______ 6. Nice to meet you. f. 감사합니다.
______ 7. Read. g. 따라하세요.
______ 8. Listen carefully. h. 안녕하세요.
______ 9. Have a great weekend. i. 죄송합니다.
______ 10. Do you have any questions? j. 알겠어요?

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Activity Sheet 8
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Look and match the classroom objects.
From: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/738942251339684196/

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Course Packet Discussion Forum

Week 1 – History and Culture
(via Zoom Breakout Sessions or G-Classroom)

Share some significant events and cultures of Korea that you think are familiar to the
Filipinos. Why? How come?
Week 2 – Hangeul
Read the comics on this link: https://www.mezzoguild.com/wp-

content/uploads/2013/07/koreanletters.jpg Do you agree that Korean Hangeul is easy to be
learned? Defend your answer.
Week 3 – Hangeul (continuation)

How will you make studying Korean or any foreign language easy and fruitful? What do you
think could be done?
Week 4 – Basic Insa and Greetings

In Korean culture of greetings, bowing has been significantly part of their century old mores.
Recently, the Philippine government has started promoting another way of greeting another
person while ensuring health safety amid the pandemic. We are all aware that for a long time,
Filipinos have been accustomed to “pagmamano” (reaching elder’s hand and placing it onto
the forehead) and “kamayan” (shaking hands). However, by virtue of House Resolution No.
408, a new way of courtesy greeting shall be practiced. This will be called “Bating Filipino” or
placing one's palm at the center of the chest together with a slight nod as a customary Filipino
gesture of goodwill.
What can you say about this? Will you also promote and practice it? Or will you call for
modification or rejection of this new gesture? Support your answer.

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Assignment
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______

Prepare a white folder. Cut it by 4 inches (length) and 2 inches (width). Make a calligraphy of
your name. Be creative. You may put colors or designs on it. Take these for examples:
https://rb.gy/em8csp

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FormLearner’s Feedback Form University – Department of Arts and Sciences. He

Sherrilyn B. Quintos is an Associate Professor at

Learning Module: Basic Korean

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So, shall we begin? I want to hear a loud “NE”!

● Topic 02: Korean Alphabets

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● Topic 03: Korean Alphabet

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Assessment with Rubrics

Requirement with Rubrics

Venn Diagram on Activity 1

Accurate line Contains

Neatness Tidy Untidy

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Korean Language for Beginners by Andrea De Benedittis

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“How Korean are you?”.

Hana… Dul… Set! Shi-jak!

1. Korea came from the Japanese word KOREWA.

2. Korea is called “The Land of the Morning Calm.”

3. North Korea and South Korea have similar language.

4. Unlike the Chinese, the Japanese never came to colonize Korea.

5. The term Hallyu means Korean wave or Korean pop culture.

6. 사랑해 (saranghae) is an expression to convey “I love you.”

7. Busan is the largest metropolitan city in South Korea.

9. Sushi and maki are famous Korean cuisine.

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14. Foreign tourists love travelling to Korea especially in Pyeongyang

where Gyeongbokgung Palace is located.

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What part of it were you not able to answer? _________

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Geography and Climate

Korea is a peninsula in eastern Asia. This is

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Daegu is the driest area on the

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History, Religion and Politics

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South Korea was dominated

Hallyu (Korean Wave)

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growth of Korean culture and

Such characteristics have made

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Koreans love to eat like Filipinos.

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Interesting Facts about South Korea

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