HAN•GL: Learn Korean Alphabet

Master Hangul through story

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone

iPhone

Learn to read Korean through King Sejong's story. Master all 40 letters with beautiful animations and interactive practice. Start free, upgrade to master reading. LEARN TO READ KOREAN Master the Korean alphabet through the story of King Sejong, who invented Hangul in 1446. HAN•GL teaches you all 40 Korean letters through beautifully animated chapters. Follow the historical journey of the world's most scientific alphabet while learning to read Korean from scratch. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ START FREE ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ Chapters 1–10 are completely free: ◆ All 19 Korean consonants ◆ All 21 essential vowels ◆ Pattern recognition system ◆ Interactive syllable builder ◆ Audio pronunciation for every letter ◆ King Sejong's story ◆ Two tests to prove your skills Chapters 11–15 to complete your journey: ◆ Final consonants (받침) ◆ Sound-change rules ◆ Modern reading practice ◆ Vocabulary ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ WHY HAN•GL IS DIFFERENT ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ ◆ STORY-BASED LEARNING Follow King Sejong's invention of Hangul. Learn through narrative, not flashcards. ◆ VISUAL TEACHING METHOD Each letter is designed to mirror your mouth shape. The moment you see it, you never forget it. ◆ BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Modern, intuitive interface with smooth animations and delightful interactions. ◆ COMPLETE SYSTEM From first letter to fluent reading. Pronunciation rules, cultural context, real-world application. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ PERFECT FOR ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ • Korean diaspora who care about their heritage • K-pop and K-drama fans who want to read lyrics and understand more • Anyone learning for travel, relationships, or heritage • Complete beginners with zero Korean knowledge • Service members stationed in Korea • Students preparing for Korean language study ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ ◆ THE COMPLETE ALPHABET All 40 Korean letters: 19 consonants and 21 vowels, taught systematically through patterns. ◆ HOW SYLLABLES WORK Build any Korean syllable. Understand the block system that makes Hangul unique. ◆ PRONUNCIATION RULES The advanced rules that turn alphabet knowledge into actual reading ability. ◆ CULTURAL HISTORY Why Hangul was invented, how it survived, and why it's considered the world's most scientific alphabet. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ THE HANGUL TEACHING METHOD ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ King Sejong designed each letter as a visual guide to pronunciation. The letter for "g" shows a tongue blocking your throat. The letter for "n" shows a tongue touching the roof of your mouth. The letter for "m" shows a closed mouth. The letter for "s" shows a tooth shape. This visual-phonetic connection is what makes Korean one of the easiest alphabets to learn. We teach you the logic behind the letters, not just memorization. ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ FEATURES ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ ◆ Progressively interactive chapters ◆ Animated historical storytelling ◆ Interactive syllable builder ◆ Audio pronunciation for every letter ◆ Multiple quiz types ◆ Comprehensive final test ◆ Light and dark mode ◆ Works offline ◆ No ads, no subscriptions ◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆ START YOUR KOREAN JOURNEY Download HAN•GL. Learn the basics for free. Master reading with premium. If you want to learn Korean but don't know where to start... you've come to the right place.

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BIG UPDATES: ◆ Chapters 11-15 are now available ◆ Final Test. If you pass, it means you can read anything in Korean. IMPROVEMENTS: ◆ Story content ◆ More illustrations ◆ Quiz improvements ◆ Extra quizzes implemented ◆ No missing audio files ◆ Bug fixes EXPERIMENTAL: ◆ Vocab flashcard collection

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Information

  • Seller
    • Kevin Myung
  • Size
    • 70.8 MB
  • Category
    • Education
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
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