Hangul is a creatively and logically designed writing system that, once mastered, opens doors to not only Korean culture but also various educational opportunities. In recent educational policies, the importance of learning Hangul as a foreign language has been emphasized, with personalized education gaining attention to suit individual goals and learning styles.

SquidHangul aligns with this trend by offering a structured learning method tailored to foreign learners. More than just acquiring letters, it allows students to understand King Sejong’s wisdom and apply Hangul education in real-life situations through Korean culture.

By understanding the principles behind the formation of Korean consonants and vowels, learners can naturally connect the shapes of letters with their sounds. SquidHangul follows the fundamental principles used by King Sejong when creating Hangul.

Core Strategies

• Consonants: Understanding the connection between consonant shapes and tongue positions.
  By learning how consonants are formed, learners can grasp the airflow and pitch characteristics of each consonant.
• Vowels: Mastering vowel sounds through lip shapes.
  Understanding the formation process of vowels helps learners perceive the balance of sound energy in pronunciation.
  
• Syllables: Understanding the combination of initial, medial, and final sounds.
  Learning how to produce sounds by combining consonant tongue shapes with vowel mouth shapes.
• Application: By analyzing vowel structures, learners can infer the inherent characteristics of sounds, making it easier to read K-pop lyrics or K-drama scripts.

Educational Technology

Hangul was designed based on King Sejong’s educational philosophy, making it one of the most scientific and logical writing systems. By applying these principles, foreign learners can grasp Hangul more clearly and efficiently.

By following the SquidHangul books and games, learners can master Hangul within half a day.

✦ Step-by-Step Learning Process

• Start with the SquidHangul book to understand the creation principles of consonants and vowels.
  • Focus on tongue position for consonants and mouth shape for vowels, paying attention to specific speech organs.
• Understand the syllable formation structure to progressively learn how to pronounce words.
• Enhance learning through interactive games
  • Practice combining letters and pronouncing them in a playful setting.
  • Engage with multiple senses—eyes, ears, and mouth—to strengthen memory and rapid letter recognition.

▪ Additional Tip: By reading and singing K-pop lyrics or studying K-drama scripts, learners can naturally absorb real-life expressions and deepen their cultural experience.

Conclusion

The educational strategy, technology, and learning methods in SquidHangul go beyond simply acquiring Hangul. They allow learners to explore the journey of how King Sejong meticulously created a logical writing system for people who couldn’t read or write. This process instills confidence, as learners realize they are not just memorizing letters but fully understanding an entire writing system.

Hangul is more than just a foreign language—it is a powerful communication tool and a cultural gateway. Now is the time to understand the principles behind Hangul’s consonants and vowels, physically practice them, and move toward achieving your learning goals. By following SquidHangul’s roadmap, you’ll soon find yourself reading and understanding K-pop lyrics and K-drama lines, fully immersing yourself in Korean culture.