TRIVIAS ABOUT SOUTH KOREA:

1. The number 4 is considered bad luck as it is written the same way as the Chinese character for
death. The number is often replaced with the letter “F,” such as when using an elevator.

2. Taekwondo is the national sport of South Korea. It’s believed to have been invented approximately
2,000 years ago.

3. Teaching is one of the most prestigious and well-paying jobs in the country. On average, teachers
make $2,500 per month with teachers at private schools and universities making more.

4. Children born in South Korea are considered “one year old” when they are born, and will turn two on
the next Lunar New Year. 100 days after their birth, a celebration is held for the baby.

5.South Korea is the world leader in internet connectivity. Approximately 92% of the country’s
population are internet users, and they boast the world’s fastest average connection speed.

마자!

반말

파이팅!

I joined this training because I am an avid learner of different language and Korean is one of them. I also
believe that acquiring a skill in language is a good asset for my future.
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/nn/ - two letter n's next to each other indicates a long /n/ sound.

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 /eu/ - not pronounced as /eyu/ or /yu/ as in 'Europe.' Instead is pronounced as a flat sound.

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/eo/ - not pronounced as /eyo/ as in 'Oreo.' Instead is pronounced as /Eoh/ or /Aww/ as in 'Auditorium'
or 'Honest.'

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Korean Alphabet - (한글) Hangul/Hangeul

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Korean Language - (한국어) Hangugeo

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Digraphs - Combination of Basic Letters

Homework:

1. Write the 24 Korean Basic Letters on a piece of paper.

2. Research or write the equivalent sounds of each letter.

>(Learn and explore! Research if this is your first time to study the Korean Language)

>(Challenge yourself! Try and identify the equivalent sound of each letter using your own knowledge)

3. Take a photo of your homework and send it here in our group chat

4. Label with \ (smileeyes) \ if you answered it with your own knowledge.

Label with \(heart) \ if you researched.

Any of which is fine! (party)

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Maheun

Shwin