Talk To Me In Korean Workbook Level 1 - Key Concepts (Hangul and Basics)

A set of Q&A flashcards derived from TTMIK Level 1 notes (Hangul basics, basic phrases, grammar particles, and workbook structure).

What is the Korean alphabet called?

Hangul (Hangeul).

How many basic Hangul letters and digraphs are there?

24.

How many consonants are in Hangul?

14.

How many tense consonants are formed by doubling?

Five: ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅉ, ㅆ.

How many basic vowels are there?

10.

How many vowels are there in total after combining basic vowels?

21 vowels (10 basic + 11 combined).

What are the two types of vowels in Hangul?

Monophthongs (단모음) and Diphthongs (이중모음).

What is a digraph?

A pair of characters used to make one sound.

What are the components of a Hangul syllable block?

Beginning consonant, middle vowel, and optional final consonant.

What is the minimum number of letters in a syllable block?

Two (one consonant and one vowel).

How is Hangul written according to the quick guide?

Top to bottom, left to right.

What is the final consonant called?

받침.

Name the five tense consonants.

ㄲ, ㄸ, ㅃ, ㅉ, ㅆ.

What are the two counting systems in Korean?

Sino-Korean numbers and Native Korean numbers.

What are the two common ways to write consonant and vowel combinations?

Horizontally and vertically.

Which particles mark the topic and the subject?

은/는 (topic) and 이/가 (subject).

How do you say 'there is/there are' in Korean?

있어요.

How do you say 'there isn’t/there aren’t' in Korean?

없어요.

How do you say 'Please give me' in Korean?

주세요.

How do you say 'It’s delicious' in Korean?

맛있어요.

How do you say 'It tastes awful' in Korean?

맛없어요.

How do you say 'Thank you for the food' in Korean?

잘 먹었습니다.

How do you say 'Hello' in Korean?

안녕하세요.

How do you say 'Thank you' in Korean?

감사합니다.

How do you say 'Yes' in Korean?

네.

How do you say 'No' in Korean?

아니요.

What are the demonstratives for 'this', 'that', and 'it'?

이, 저, 그, 거/것.

How do you say 'What is this?' in Korean?

이거 뭐예요?

What is the dictation category for?

To develop Korean listening skills by writing what you hear.

Where can you download dictation audio files?

MP3 format at www.talktomeinkorean.com/audio.

What is the recommended Hangul reference book?

한글마스터 (Hangeul Master).

How many exercise types are in the TTMIK workbook?

13 types of exercises; 6 categories of review.

Where can you access the TTMIK Level 1 lessons for free?

www.talktomeinkorean.com.

What are the two common directions to write consonant/vowel combinations?

Horizontally and vertically.

How do you say 'water' in Korean?

물

How do you say 'food' in Korean?

음식

How do you say 'person/people' in Korean?

사람

How do you say 'name' in Korean?

이름

How do you say 'friend' in Korean?

친구