Korean! - Learn Hangul & Speak

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4.7of 5 · store
10,008ratings on the App Store
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A structured Hangul alphabet trainer with stroke order and repetition, though the pronunciation of some consonants is incorrect and the app effectively ends once the alphabet is covered.

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What people use it for

Those who want to learn to read Hangul from scratch before moving to a full Korean course.

What reviews praise

Writing exercises with stroke order and a calm pace allow you to master Hangul in one to two months with daily practice.
A one-time purchase with no recurring charges.

What reviews complain about

The pronunciation of several consonants is incorrect and the synthesized voice does not capture natural speech.
After mastering the alphabet the app offers no words, phrases, or grammar to continue with.

What users experience

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The app uses inconsistent romanization and crappy computerized pronunciation audio, making it impossible to actually learn how the Hangul syllables should be romanized or pronounced. It doesn't explain any of the rules around voiced and unvoiced consonants.