Overview
This lecture explains the placement of consonants in Korean Hangul syllables, the logic behind the shape of vowels and consonants, stroke order for writing, and outlines specific textbook pages and homework practice exercises.
Placement of Consonants in Syllables
- Consonants are placed differently depending on the vowel: sometimes on the left, sometimes on the upper part.
- For vowels like 'a', 'ya', 'eo', 'yeo', consonant goes on the left side.
- For vowels like 'o', 'yo', consonant is located above the vowel.
Creation Principles of Vowels & Consonants
- Vowels are based on three elements: sky (dot/small bar), human (vertical bar), and earth (horizontal bar).
- Examples: 'o' is sky plus earth; 'a' is sky plus human.
- Consonant shapes reflect the tongue, teeth, or lips position during pronunciation.
Stroke Order and Writing Practice
- Stroke order is important: generally top to bottom, left to right.
- Specific characters like 'r', 'o', and 'wo' have unique stroke sequences.
- Some characters require multiple pen lifts (e.g., 'la', 'ma').
Homework, Audio, and Practice
- Practice pages 18-25 in the textbook, following stroke orders and correct consonant placement.
- Use the provided audio files for pronunciation and listening exercises.
- Homework includes listening, choosing correct answers, and writing practice.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Hangul — the Korean alphabet system.
- Consonant Placement — where the consonant is written in a Hangul block (left or top).
- Stroke Order — correct sequence and direction of writing lines in each character.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Complete textbook exercises on pages 18-25, following proper stroke order and consonant placement.
- Listen to assigned audio tracks and do the pronunciation practice.
- Take pictures of completed homework and send them before the Zoom class.
- Watch the next video for answer checks.