About This Book

A baby steps toward Korean speaker
Anyone who starts with this book can learn how to read Korean in less than an hour!

This book introduces a simple, easy, and cultural approach to understand the order of the Korean alphabet by providing a unique methodology which compares the consonants to males and the vowels to females and the consonants (males) always come first, followed by the vowels (females). This methodology is not an academic approach, but helps learners easily understand the principles of Korean words and better enjoy learning it. As the title says, you’ll find yourself reading the Korean words in 40 minutes.


Contents

PART 01 Korean Alphabet (Hangeul)

Hangeul jamo (Korean alphabet units) l The 24 letters l Reviews l
Korean-English Sound Correspondences 'Alphabetical Order

PART 02 Consonants

Consonants l Review

PART 03 Vowels

Vowels l Reviews

PART 04 Syllables

Consonants & Vowels l The Combination Rules

PART 05 Syllables & Word Segments

Sound Syllables & Word Segments

PART 06 Vocabulary : A Selected List

Numerals l Currency Unit l Numeric Counting System l
Korean Names l Foreigners' Names in Korean l
The Korean Dynasties The Address Order l Useful Words l
Around the world l Korean Cusine l Cities in Korea l Symbols of Korea l
Army Ranks l School System l The Korean Zodiac System l
Means of Transportation l Drinks l Utilities l Directions

PART 07 Formulating Sentences

The Ground Rules of Word Order l Affirmative vs. Interrogative l
Shopping l Making it Polite/Refined l Greetings

Appendix


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