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Free guides for setting up a Korean keyboard, how Hangul typing works, articles about Hangul, and full word and sentence lists with meanings.
Keyboard setup and typing guides
How to add a Korean keyboard on iPhone and iPadHow to add a Korean keyboard on iPhone and iPad. Open Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards.How to add a Korean keyboard on Android (Gboard, Samsung)How to add a Korean keyboard on Android (Gboard, Samsung). Gboard (most Android phones):How to add a Korean keyboard on WindowsHow to add a Korean keyboard on Windows. Open Settings → Time & language → Language & region.How to add a Korean keyboard on MacHow to add a Korean keyboard on Mac. Open System Settings → Keyboard, then click Edit… next to Input Sources.The Korean keyboard layout (2-set / 두벌식) explainedThe Korean keyboard layout (2-set / 두벌식) explained. Consonants sit on the left half and vowels on the right half, so your hands naturally take turns: left,How Hangul syllables are typed: consonant + vowel + finalHow Hangul syllables are typed: consonant + vowel + final. You do not type a whole block like 한 at once. You type its letters in the order you say them: fiDouble consonants and compound vowels on the Korean keyboardDouble consonants and compound vowels on the Korean keyboard. Double consonants use Shift: Shift + ㅂ ㅈ ㄷ ㄱ ㅅ gives ㅃ ㅉ ㄸ ㄲ ㅆ. Shift + ㅐ gives ㅒ, and Shift Why letters jump between syllables while typing KoreanWhy letters jump between syllables while typing Korean. Type 가나 and watch closely: after ㄱ ㅏ ㄴ the screen shows 간. When you press ㅏ, it changes to 가나. The Typing Korean on a phone keyboardTyping Korean on a phone keyboard. Tap the boxes to bring up the keyboard. If the keyboard closes, tap the boxes again.Korean typing problems and how to fix themKorean typing problems and how to fix them. English letters appear instead of Hangul: your keyboard is still in English. On Windows press right Alt (or 한/영
About Hangul
What is Hangul?An alphabet designed on purpose, in 1443, so that anyone could learn to read.How syllable blocks are builtEvery block is one syllable: a consonant, a vowel, and sometimes a final consonant.Batchim: the final consonantMany letters can sit at the bottom of a block, but only seven sounds come out.Learning the Korean keyboardConsonants on the left, vowels on the right. A few patterns make it easy to remember.Politeness levels: the basicsWhy so many sentences end in 요, and when you will hear 습니다.Spacing and particlesKorean puts spaces between words, but small grammar markers stick to the word before them.
Korean vocabulary and sentence lists
Basic Korean: Korean words and sentences (2000 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "Basic Korean" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.Beginner Korean: Korean words and sentences (994 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "Beginner Korean" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.Travel in Korea: Korean words and sentences (680 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "Travel in Korea" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.TOPIK Level 1 vocabulary and sentences (800 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "TOPIK Level 1" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.TOPIK Level 2 vocabulary and sentences (800 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "TOPIK Level 2" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.TOPIK Level 3 vocabulary and sentences (800 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "TOPIK Level 3" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.TOPIK Level 4 vocabulary and sentences (800 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "TOPIK Level 4" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.TOPIK Level 5 vocabulary and sentences (800 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "TOPIK Level 5" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.TOPIK Level 6 vocabulary and sentences (800 words and sentences)All words and sentences in "TOPIK Level 6" on TypeRecall Korean, with meanings. Free typing practice, no sign-up.
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