This course introduces Korean characters,'Hangeul', and provides high-level knowledge related to Hangeul. In this course, the background of 'Hangul' is created, who made the Hangeul, and according to what principle it is systematically explained. It also introduces anecdotes related to Korean tourist destinations related to Hangeul and teaches how to write Hangeul. Learners can increase their understanding of Korea, learn Hangeul accurately, and cultivate high-level knowledge of Hangeul.
The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul
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The Korean Alphabet: An Introduction to Hangeul
Instructor: Keum-hee Lee
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Learn about the history of Hangeul and how it was created
Understand what Hangeul means to Korean people
Learn to write Hangeul
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MS
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2021
This course literally made me able to read and write Hangeul. I am so glad I enrolled in this course. It has easy-to-understand course contents and also, the course content never gets monotonous.
SA
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2021
As a beginner with zero knowledge about Korean(Hanguel) , it was quite amazing. The explanation was quite understandable.
DD
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021
I learnt so much from this course! I have been studying Korean for a while now, and to have a course on how it was formulated was truly wonderful. I am glad I came across it!
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