Tactile Hangeul 3

Book excerpt: The third volume of the Tactile Hangul series focuses on final consonants, or batchim, a unique feature in Korean. While the first two volumes covered the combination of consonants and vowels, allowing for the pronunciation of 399 sounds, the introduction of batchim expands the possibilities to over 10,000 sounds. Batchim consists of 16 single batchim using simple and complex consonants, as well as 11 double batchim formed by combining simple consonants. If you have grasped volumes 1 and 2, dedicating approximately 3 hours should be adequate to master this content. In all three volumes of the series, after learning the theories, it is crucial to practice creating syllables, pronouncing them, and summarizing key concepts. Developing familiarity with terms and characters is essential, with keywords including consonants, vowels, batchim, and syllables. Each term should be memorized and utilized, understanding how to write and read it.