Tactile Hangul 1

Book excerpt: The Tactile Hangul series is a set of three books designed to help you learn the Korean script. The first book covers the basics of simple consonants and vowels, providing a solid foundation for understanding Hangul. What makes this series unique is its interactive approach. Instead of relying on memorization, it encourages you to engage with the characters through imagination, hands-on activities, writing, and reading to naturally become familiar with the script. In this series, you'll study 14 consonants and 10 vowels, totaling 24 characters. By practicing reading the 140 syllables formed by combining these characters, you'll not only learn the basics of Korean but also gain a deep understanding of the script. The series also explains vowel shapes that determine the stroke order of Korean syllables, making it easy for non-native speakers to grasp the concepts. Even if you have no prior knowledge of Korean or Hangul, you can expect to understand the basics within 3 to 6 hours.