01. The 10 Korean Vowels Every Beginner Should Learn First
Most people think learning Korean means memorizing hundreds of strange characters. It doesn't. Hangul, the Korean alphabet, is surprisingly simple once you understand how it works. Instead of memorizing every possible syllable, you only need to learn a small set of letters and combine them like building blocks. The best place to start is with the basic vowels. There are only 10 basic Korean vowels , and once you know them, you'll be able to read and build your first Korean syllables. Let's begin. 1. The Six Basic Vowels These six vowels are the foundation of Hangul. Take your time with them, especially if you're hearing these sounds for the first time. ㅏ (a) Open your mouth naturally. It sounds similar to the "a" in "father." ㅓ (eo) This sound doesn't exist exactly in English, but it's somewhere between "uh" and "aw." Relax your mouth and let the sound come from the back of your throat. ㅗ (o) Round your lips. It sounds clo...
