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Course Packet 1
Course Packet 1
0113
Learning Module
Basic
Korean
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Writers:
Evaluators:
Arlene I. Pascual
Focal Person, University Gender and Development
Cristina G. Rivera
Chair, Oversight Committee on Curriculum Development
Arlene D. Ibañez
Chair, Oversight Committee on Textbook and Instructional Materials
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Netiquette Guide for Online Courses
It is important to recognize that the online classroom is in fact a classroom, and certain
behaviors are expected when you communicate with both your peers and your instructors.
These guidelines for online behavior and interaction are known as netiquette.
Security
Remember that your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious
harm.
● Don't share your password with anyone.
● Change your password if you think someone else might know it.
● Always log out when you are finished using the system.
Appearance
Bear in mind that you are attending a class, dress appropriately.
General Guidelines
When communicating online, you should always:
● Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in email or any other communication.
● Always use your professors’ proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if in doubt use Mr. or Ms.
● Unless specifically invited, don’t refer to your instructor by first name.
● Use clear and concise language.
● Remember that all college level communication should have correct spelling and grammar
(this includes discussion boards).
● Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of
“you.”
● Use the prescribed font Palatino Linotype and use a size 10-point font.
● Avoid using the caps lock feature AS IT CAN BE INTERPRETTED AS YELLING.
● Limit and possibly avoid the use of emoticons like :) or J.
● Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or
discussion post and your message might be taken seriously or sound offensive.
● Be careful with personal information (both yours and other’s).
● Do not send confidential information via e-mail.
Email Netiquette
When you send an email to your instructor, teaching assistant, or classmates, you should:
● Use a descriptive subject line.
● Be brief.
● Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them.
● Avoid HTML in favor of plain text.
● Sign your message with your name and return e-mail address.
● Think before you send the e-mail to more than one person. Does everyone really need to
see your message?
● Be sure you REALLY want everyone to receive your response when you click, “reply all.”
● Be sure that the message author intended for the information to be passed along before you
click the “forward” button.
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Netiquette Guide for Online Courses
(Source: http://teach.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NetiquetteGuideforOnlineCourses.pdf)
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About the Faculty
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Course Overview
Introduction
This course is an introduction to Korean alphabets, grammar and culture for students who have
never learned Korean. The course is designed to teach the skills of speaking, listening, reading
and writing and to gain basic fluency in daily conversation.
Course Details:
● Course Code- FOLA0113
● Course Title- Basic Korean
● No. of Units - 3 hours lecture
● Classification - lecture-based
● Pre-requisite / Co-Requisite - None
● Semester and Academic Year - First Semester, AY 2020-2021
● Schedule- TBA
● Name of Faculty- Dr. Sherrilyn B. Quintos
● Contact Details
Email: sbquintos@bpsu.edu.ph
Mobile Number: 0998-9895692
Viber:
Messenger: sherrilynquintos@yahoo.com
● Consultation
Day: TBA
Time: TBA
Schedule of Term Examinations (Midterm and Finals) will be announced by your Professors.
Grading System
The following grading system will be applied in the course:
Midterm Final
Class Standing -70% Class Standing -70%
Term Exam -30% Term Exam -30%
Final Rating
Midterm Grade (50%) + Final Grade (50%) = Final Rating
Course Policy:
● Observe proper decorum at all times.
● Active participation in the synchronous sessions through sharing of ideas
and experiences is encouraged.
● Promptness in submitting the requirements during asynchronous sessions is
encouraged.
● Always check the shared folder/s for relevant readings.
● Keep your communication lines open during the official class schedule.
This module is composed of thirteen (13) topics. Each topic has introduction, activities and
assessment. Also, answer key is provided for each course packet.
Topic 02: Introduction to Korean Alphabet (Basic Vowels, Basic Consonants, Syllable Rules)
This topic focuses on Korean basic vowels and double consonants. Syllable blocks will
also be discussed here.
Topic 04: Basic Insa and Classroom Expressions (Self-Introduction, WH Questions (Who/
What)
This lesson includes widely used Korean greetings and simple phrases used in
classrooms. Numerous activities are given to help you understand the lesson.
Topic 05: Verb Conjugation: Present Tense (Sentence Order, Formal and Informal Verb
Endings, WH Question (Where)
This topic deals with expressions on daily activities or habits. Thus, it mainly focuses
on the present form of the basic Korean verb which includes verb conjugation verb
stem ( VS~아 /어, VS~아요 / 어요 /해요, VS~습니다 /ㅂ니다) , sentence particles (은/는)
-subject marker, (이/가) -topic marker, (을/를)-object marker), sentence order (Subject-
Object-Verb) with formal and informal verb endings as well as WHERE question.
Included activities like word recognition, fill in the column, conjugation of verbs,
identification of the Korean particles, voice recording, creation of photo calendar and
conversation drill.
Topic 06: Korean numerical system (Pure –Korean/Native Korean, Sino- Korean)
This topic deals with the two number systems – Pure/Native Korean and Sino-Korean
numbers used in Korea as used in making requests and in buying things. Drills are
provided at the end of each lesson for mastery of the target skill.
Topic 07: Buying Expressions (Unit Counters, Asking and Telling Prices)
This topic deals with the use of unit counters for different things and people as well
with the use of expressions with How much in buying things. Exercises are provided
for the students to engage in more practice of the target language.
Topic 08: Making Appointment / Telling and asking time(Demonstrative Pronouns, Using
Negatives, WH Question (When/What time)
This topic deals with making an appointment using the expression of time and date
that answer the WH question 언제 (When) and 몇시 (What time) and the final ending
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will b3 able to:
● Recognize the Korean culture and heritage
● Discuss Hangeul, the Korean system of writing
● Use the common phrases in conversing with Koreans
● Use basic verbs in sentence construction
● Recognize Sino-Korean numbers
● Choose the right counter to use
● Use time and days of the week in setting an appointment with someone
● State the pattern in asking where people come from and where places are located
● Use the past form of the verb in events that already happened
● Use expressions in travelling to and from places
● Recall words that describe emotions and reactions
● Identify ways for effective listening, reading, speaking, and writing through all the
skills learned in the previous lessons
Duration
Topic 01: Introduction to Korean history and culture = 1.5 hours
Topic 02: Introduction to Korean Alphabet = 4.5 hours
Basic Vowels, Basic Consonants, Syllable Rules
Topic 03: Introduction to Korean Alphabet = 4.5 hours
Double Vowels, Double Consonants
Topic 04: Basic Insa and Classroom Expressions = 3 hours
Self-Introduction, WH Questions (Who/ What)
Topic 05: Verb Conjugation: Present Tense = 6 hours
Sentence Order, Formal and Informal Verb Endings,
WH Question (Where)
Topic 06: Korean numerical system = 3 hours
Pure –Korean/Native Korean , Sino- Korean
Topic 07: Buying Expressions = 3 hours
Unit Counters, Asking and Telling Prices
Topic 08: Making Appointment / Telling and asking time = 6 hours
Demonstrative Pronouns, Using Negatives,
WH Question (When/What time)
Topic 09: Countries and People = 3 hours
Topic 10: Verb Conjugation: Past tense = 6 hours
Time Particle“에”, Dates: Year, Month, Day
Topic 11: Transportation and Travelling = 3 hours
Topic 12: Describing feelings, emotions and reactions = 3 hours
Topic 13: Listening / Reading Comprehension Drills = 6 hours
Delivering Short Speech / Writing Sentences based
on a certain topic
Delivery Mode
Asynchronous /synchronous
Has a clear picture Has a fairly clear Has brainstormed Little effort has been
of what they are picture of what they their concept, but spent on
trying to achieve. are trying to no clear focus has brainstorming and
Adequate achieve. Can emerged. refining a concept.
description of what describe what they Goals/final Unclear on the goals
they are trying to are trying to do product not clearly and how the project
do and generally overall but has defined. objectives will be
how his/her work trouble describing met.
will contribute to how his/her work
the final project. will contribute to
the final project.
Student met and Students met and Only a couple of Meetings were not
had discussions had discussions team meetings held and/or some of
regularly. All regularly. Most of were held. Most of the team members
students on the the students on the the students on the did not contribute at
team contributed to team contributed to team contributed all to the project.
the discussion and the discussion and at some level, but Low levels of
were part of the were part of the a majority of the respect were
final project. Team final project. Team work was done by evident within the
members showed members mostly one or two. team.
respect with each showed respect
other. with each other.
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Learning Module
Basic Korean
Course Packet 01
Hello Korea,
Saranghae!
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Course Packet 01
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.
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
Duration
● Topic 01: Korean History and Culture = 1.5 hours
(1-hour self-directed learning with practical
exercises and ½ hour assessment)
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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.
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Readings
Introduction to Hangeul
https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/CU_EN_8_1_1_1.jsp
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…
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?
8. CLOY is the popular mud-game held every mud festival in Eastern Korea.
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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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.
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Lesson Proper
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).
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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 country's
Remnants of the Past. This is the present time Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung, the central government seat of the ancient Cheoson. It
capital was moved to
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.)
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, only second to the
Philippines.
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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.
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It is also a common term used to refer to the phenomenal 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?
Can you share your thoughts on the video feature? Proceed to the Discussion Forum section.
Cuisine
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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.
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:
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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
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 of China and
Japan.
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!
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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!
설날is 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.
Korea's official language is 한국어 (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 at
the time. Prior to the creation
of Hangeul, literacy was a
privilege granted only to the Hunminjeongeum Eonhae, a document describing an entirely new and native script for the Korean
intellectual class. language. The sculpture of King Sejong the Great is on the right. https://rb.gy/vaqqvh
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.
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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
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.
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/ [j] [ch] [k] [t] [h]
] ] silent
]
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.
ㅐ ㅏ+ ㅘ ㅗ+ ㅞ ㅜ+
[ε] ㅣ [wa] ㅏ [we] ㅔ
ㅒ ㅑ+ ㅙ ㅗ+ ㅟ ㅜ+
[yε] ㅣ [wε] ㅐ [wi] ㅣ
ㅔ ㅓ+ ㅚ ㅗ+ ㅢ ㅡ+
[e] ㅣ [ø’we] ㅣ [ɨi] ㅣ
ㅖ ㅕ+ ㅝ ㅜ+
[ye] ㅣ [wʌ] ㅓ
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.
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ㄲ [kk]
ㄸ [tt]
ㅃ [pp]
ㅆ [ss]
ㅉ [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.
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.
C
1 Consonant + Horizontal vowel 노
V
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C
Consonant + Horizontal vowel + 문
V
Final consonant
C
CV
Vertical vowel + Final consonant 안
C
C
4 웅
Horizontal vowel + Final consonant 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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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].
Sound
Batchim Examples
Value
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]
fC N batchim is ㄴ(n).
ㄴ
C M ㅁ 모 Meanwhile, this particular
syllable should sound as
[MOT] not [MOS]. The
V O ㅗ consonant is ㅁ(m), the
vowel is ㅗ(o), and the
batchim is ㅅ(s).
The batchim will only
sound as S if it is followed
Learning Module: Basic Korean by a vowel sound.
Course
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C M ㅁ 못
V O ㅗ
ㅅ
NOTE:
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:
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.
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.
4. It’s best to avoid direct eye contact with someone of higher authority in the beginning.
(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
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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.)
안녕하세요? 안녕하세요?
Hello. Hello.
저는 김민지예요.
I am Minji Kim. 제 이름은 지훈이에요.
My name is Ji-hun,
Vocabulary:
When you are asked, what is your name? (이름이 뭐 예요?), your answer will
be “I am (name) or My name is (name). In Korean, it is 저는 (name) 예요/ 저 -I
이에요.” or “제 이름은 (name) 예요/ 이에요.” 제 -my
이름 -name
1. A. 저는 (name) 예요. 뭐 -What
저는 (name) 이에요. 학교 가방 -School
I am (name). bag
크레용 -Crayons
Examples: 지도 -Map
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.
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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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYsq-Vij48Q
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Now, you are going to learn basic expressions and greetings called – 인사 (in.sa).
From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
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From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
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From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
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From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
Who is in the classroom? And what are some things you can see in the classroom?
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From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
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From: http://a.pinoyseoul.com/QdfNJs/
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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_______
받 침
Write the Hangeul transcription of the following Romanized words. Be guided by the
number of blocks. Refer to the example:
bad-chim
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
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Activity Sheet 6
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______
배드민턴 / 테니스
badminton / tennis
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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
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Activity Sheet 8
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______
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Share some significant events and cultures of Korea that you think are familiar to the
Filipinos. Why? How come?
Week 2 – Hangeul
(via Zoom Breakout Sessions or G-Classroom)
How will you make studying Korean or any foreign language easy and fruitful? What do you
think could be done?
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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Post Assessment
Name ________________________ Date_______________ Score_______
B. Listen to the audio and determine the correct sound being spoken. Write only the letter of
the correct answer. Click the entire audio link here � PLAY.
A B C D
1. 말 만 민 물
2. 김 빈 팅 신
3. 곤 근 군 건
4. 학 갯 준 믐
5. 음악 듣고 학생 김밥
6. 우유 누구 여보 코코
7. 캠프 먹방 신문 토요
8. 질문 제가 병원 식당
9. 저기 미나 카고 왜요
10. 의사 시계 노래 파피
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C. Select the most appropriate word for each item. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
a. 안녕히주무세요 b.잘 가 c. 잘 자 d. 안녕
6. 저는 김수지________.
a. 이에요 b. 예요
7. 저는 저스틴 _______.
a. 이에요 b. 예요
8. 저는 배유나_______.
a. 이에요 b. 예요
9. 저는 이소영 _______.
a. 이에요 b. 예요
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a. 이에요 b. 예요
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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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In what particular portion of this course packet, you feel that you are struggling or lost?
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To further improve this course packet, what part do you think should be enhanced?
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