SNU LEI – Hangeul - Learn Hangeul Easily & Effectively

* Product Information

This application for 'Hangeul (Korean Alphabet)' allows foreign learners with no prior experience in the Korean language to easily grasp the sounds and forms of Korean consonants and vowels. It features a variety of educational activities aimed at teaching Korean pronunciation and writing, enabling users to learn the nuances of Hangeul through their smart devices from anywhere in the world.

* Characteristics

The overall design promotes a progressive approach to learning how to pronounce and write Korean consonants and vowels, with stroke order clearly numbered for easy comprehension and practice.

Users can practice the shapes of Korean letters by writing them directly on their smart devices.

For vowels, video examples are available that showcase the mouth movements of native speakers.

The app includes a voice-recording feature, allowing learners to record and evaluate their pronunciation, with options for repeated recordings. In this section, users can compare their spoken attempts with those of native speakers.

Each learning unit includes a practice function to assess performance.

This application supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese.

* Introduction to SNU Language Education Institute

Are you interested in learning Korean?

Situated within the SNU campus, the Language Education Institute (LEI) is dedicated to language training, offering a comprehensive range of Korean language courses. Language education specialists with advanced degrees strive to enhance learners' Korean proficiency through structured instruction.

The Regular Program spans four semesters—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—each lasting 10 weeks, with classes held four hours daily from Monday to Friday. The LEI also provides evening classes on Mondays and Thursdays for working individuals and university students unable to attend daytime sessions, along with short-term courses lasting three or five weeks for those looking to study during break periods.

Hangeul Mastery: Your Intimate, Tactile Gateway to Korean Elegance

From utter confusion to writing my first Korean name with confident strokes in under an hour—this app transforms abstract characters into muscle memory with astonishing elegance. As someone who struggled with textbook Hangeul, the magic lies in its kinesthetic approach: tracing each ㅂ, ㄱ, and ㅗ directly on-screen, guided by animated stroke-order numbers, made the alphabet's logic click physically before my brain even processed it. But the true revelation was the vowel section. Watching slow-motion close-ups of native speakers' mouth formations—tongue placement, lip shape—then immediately recording myself to compare side-by-side, erased years of phonetic uncertainty. I’d replay my attempt at ㅓ (eo) against the instructor’s, tweaking my jaw angle until the pitch analyzer finally flashed green—an epiphany no textbook could deliver.

Backed by SNU’s rigorous pedagogy, it balances structure with playfulness. Mini quizzes feel like puzzles, not tests, while the progressive units (start with single vowels, advance to syllable blocks) build confidence organically. For travelers or K-drama lovers craving authentic pronunciation, this is gold dust disguised as an app.

Quick Questions Answered:

Q: Can absolute beginners really progress without a teacher?

A: Absolutely! The stroke-order animations + instant writing feedback create self-correcting intuition. Vowel videos eliminate guesswork.

Q: How does pronunciation comparison work?

A: Record your voice after native audio samples—waveform visuals highlight pitch/timing differences. Re-record instantly to match.

Q: Does it cover complex letters (e.g., double consonants)?

A: Yes! Progresses systematically: basics → tense consonants (ㄲ, ㄸ) → final consonants (받침). Each includes videos + writing drills.

Q: Are quizzes overwhelming for slow learners?

A: Bite-sized and adaptive. Focuses only on mastered letters. Retry failed questions instantly with hints.

Q: Can I use it offline after downloading?

A: Partially. Writing practice + audio examples work offline, but voice recording/comparison requires internet.

Q: How does SNU’s expertise enhance the app?

A: Their curriculum’s sequencing shines—no skipped steps. Mouth videos reflect exact articulatory phonetics taught at SNU.

Q: Is multilingual support thorough?

A: Menus/explanations in English/Japanese/Chinese are comprehensive. All Korean examples remain authentic.