What’s a Hangul? The Korean Alphabet Made Simple
Hangul (한글) is the name of the Korean alphabet, and it’s one of the simplest and smartest writing systems in the world! It was created to be easy to learn, even for children—and today, it’s a fun first step into Korean.
How Hangul Works
Unlike English, which writes letters in a line, Hangul stacks its letters into blocks. Each block forms a word or a syllable. For example:
- ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄴ = 한 (han)
- ㄱ + ㅡ + ㄹ = 글 (geul)Together they form: 한글 (Hangul)!
There are 14 basic consonants and 10 vowels—and once kids know those, they can read tons of words.
Fun Alphabet Activities for Beginners
Block Builder Game
Draw boxes on paper and have kids build Hangul syllables using cut-out letters.
Hangul Letter Hunt
Show kids simple Korean words and ask them to spot and name letters they’ve learned.
Dinolingo introduces Hangul through stories, games, and repetition. Kids ages 2–14 can learn letter sounds naturally while watching animations, singing songs, and using flashcards that show Korean words in both Hangul and English.
Available on iOS, Android, and web browsers, Dinolingo also includes printable worksheets so kids can practice writing Hangul by hand.
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