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Korean: where it is used and how it is written. A few phrases to start are below.

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Where it is used

Korean is official in South Korea and in North Korea.

How it is written

Everyday writing uses Hangul. Hanja exists, but you do not need it to start.

A useful place to start

Hangul is built from consonants and vowels that form syllable blocks. Learn the blocks before long sentences.

Who it is for

For someone who wants to get closer to Korean, for a trip, work, study, or a conversation.

In the app

In the app you choose Korean and a level when that language is open for study. This page does not give a lesson count and does not promise an exam course.

A few phrases

PhraseReadingMeaning
안녕하세요AnnyeonghaseyoHello
감사합니다GamsahamnidaThank you
좋은 아침이에요Joeun achimieyoGood morning
제 이름은…Je ireumeun…My name is…

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