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Teacher explaining Hangul consonants and vowels in a beginner Korean class at iSeodang

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Free Korean Resources

Hand-picked free tools and official materials to start Korean — from your first Hangul letter to TOPIK.

  • 40Hangul letters to explore
  • 13Free resources, hand-picked
  • 5Languages
  • RM 0Always free

Hangul Basics

Tap a letter to see its stroke order, hear it and trace it with your finger.

Progress is saved only on this device.

Your Hangul badges

Open every letter in a group to unlock its badge. Add your name and share it with friends!

    Syllable Builder

    Every Korean syllable is a block: initial consonant + vowel (+ an optional final consonant). Pick the parts and watch the block form.

    ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄴRomanisation han
    Initial consonant
    Vowel
    Final consonant (batchim)

    Try: ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄴ = 한 · ㄱ + ㅡ + ㄹ = 글

    Practice Tools

    Six free tools for everyday Korean: pronunciation rules, numbers, particles, dictation, typing Hangul on an English keyboard and printable writing sheets.

    Korean is not always read the way it is written. Pick a rule and a word to see and hear how it is really pronounced.

    Free Korean tips, once a week

    Four short lessons over 4 weeks, each with a link to practise right away. No spam — unsubscribe anytime.

    1. Week 1 · The 14 consonants
    2. Week 2 · Vowels and syllables
    3. Week 3 · Listening and dictation
    4. Week 4 · Your next step after Hangul

    Emails are available in English, Korean and Chinese.

    Frequently asked questions

    Are these resources really free?

    Yes. Everything on this page is free to use. Some official sites, such as Nuri-Sejong Hakdang, ask you to create a free account first.

    How long does it take to learn Hangul?

    Many beginners can read the basic letters after a few days of regular practice. Natural pronunciation and fluent writing take longer, which is where a teacher helps.

    Where can I get TOPIK past papers?

    Past papers are published on the official TOPIK website. We link to the official source instead of re-uploading the files, so you always get the correct version.

    The Listen button makes no sound. What should I do?

    Pronunciation uses your device’s built-in Korean voice. Try Chrome, or add a Korean voice in your phone or computer settings, then reload the page.

    Is my progress saved?

    Your progress is stored only in this browser on this device. iSeodang does not collect it.

    How do the free email tips work?

    After you confirm your email, you get a welcome email and then one short lesson a week for 4 weeks. Every email has an unsubscribe link, and we never sell or share your details.

    Ready for the next step?

    Free materials are a great start. A teacher gets you there faster.

    Sources & licences

    Stroke-order diagrams: “Hangeul Stroke Order Diagrams” by Adam Stone, CC BY-SA 4.0. External materials belong to their publishers and are linked, not copied. Pronunciation uses your device’s built-in voice.

    hangeul-stroke-order (CC BY-SA 4.0) · es-hangul (MIT) · canvas-confetti (ISC)

    User guide — Free Korean Resources

    Everything on this page is free and works on phones, tablets and computers. No account is needed.

    1. Choose your language

      • Use the language buttons at the top of the page (EN · 한국어 · 中文).
      • Your choice is remembered on this device, and links you share open in the same language.
    2. Learn the letters — Hangul Basics

      • Pick a tab: Consonants, Vowels or Double consonants.
      • Tap a letter. The stroke order plays automatically and you hear the letter name and an example.
      • Tap “Replay” to watch the strokes again, or “Listen” to hear the sound again.
      • Trace the letter with your finger or mouse in the “Trace it” box. Tap “Clear” to try again, and switch the grey guide letter on or off.
      • A tick appears on every letter you have opened, and the bar shows your progress. “Reset” starts again.
    3. Build syllables — Syllable Builder

      • Choose an initial consonant, a vowel and, if you like, a final consonant (batchim).
      • The finished syllable block appears with its romanisation. Tap “Listen” to hear it.
      • “Random” shows an easy beginner combination to practise with.
    4. Practice tools

      • Pronunciation rules: choose a rule and a word to see how it is written, how it is really pronounced and its romanisation, then tap “Listen”.
      • Numbers: type a number to see the Sino-Korean and native Korean readings, plus time, dates, money and counting. Try the quick quiz.
      • Particle quiz: choose the right particle (은/는, 이/가, 을/를, 와/과, 으로/로). The explanation tells you why.
      • Keyboard converter: type with English keys as if a Korean keyboard were switched on, then copy the Hangul.
      • Printable sheets: pick letters and the number of rows, then print an A4 writing sheet or save it as a PDF.
      • Word of the day: a new beginner word appears every day under the numbers at the top. Tap “Another word” for more.
    5. Badges and daily challenge

      • Open every letter in a group to unlock a badge (Consonant Master, Vowel Master, Double Consonant Pro, Hangul Explorer). Add your name and download or share it.
      • Dictation: listen, type what you hear and check it letter by letter. “Today’s challenge” has 5 new questions every day; “Practice” is unlimited.
      • Your study streak grows each day you visit. It is shown under the numbers at the top.
    6. Free weekly email tips

      • Enter your email in “Free Korean tips”, tick the consent box and confirm the email we send you.
      • You then get a welcome email and one short lesson a week for 4 weeks. Every email has an unsubscribe link.
    7. Follow the learning path

      • Go through the five steps in order: letters → syllables → Hangul Arcade → Korean typing → free level test.
      • Each step opens the right page for you.
    8. Use free textbooks and TOPIK materials

      • Cards marked “Official · External site” open a Korean government website in a new tab. Some of them ask for a free sign-up.
      • Cards marked “iSeodang” open our own pages, such as the TOPIK mock test and the TOPIK course.
      • The countdown in the TOPIK section shows the next paper-based test in Korea. Always confirm overseas dates with the official website or your local test centre.
    9. Get help from a teacher

      • “Free Level Test” checks your level and recommends a class.
      • “Chat on WhatsApp” opens a message to iSeodang that is already written in your language.
      • Use the share buttons to send this page to a friend.
    10. If something does not work

      • No sound: turn up the media volume, use Chrome, or add a Korean voice in your phone or computer settings, then reload the page.
      • Stroke picture missing: check your internet connection and reload the page.
      • Progress disappeared: private browsing or clearing browser data resets it.
    11. Your privacy

      • Your progress is saved only in this browser on this device. iSeodang does not collect it.

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