Click, Pop, Soft—The Sounds That Make Korean Unique
The Korean language has sounds that feel different from English or many other languages. For kids, this makes Korean exciting and fun to learn. Some letters click, others pop, and many feel soft and smooth when you say them aloud.
What Makes Korean Sounds Special
Korean has three versions of some consonants:
- Soft (plain): like 가 (ga)
- Tense (tight): like 까 (kka)
- Aspirated (with air): like 카 (kha)
They may sound similar at first, but they’re actually quite different—and mastering them can be like a game!
Sound-Based Activities for Kids
Mouth Sound Game
Make funny faces and try making soft, tense, and aspirated sounds together. Kids can guess which is which!
Korean Sound Match
Use flashcards with Korean letters and match them to sound buttons or videos with pronunciations.
Dinolingo includes pronunciation practice with every activity. Kids aged 2–14 can learn how Korean sounds work using songs, games, and speaking exercises. Whether they’re using the app on a tablet or singing along on a laptop, the fun never stops.
Available on web, iOS, and Android with printable offline resources, Dinolingo’s Korean program lets kids learn anywhere, any time.
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