Korean, decoded

Learn Hangul.
A whole language opens.

Hangul is not a wall of mysterious symbols. It is a beautifully engineered system: a handful of letters that click together into syllable blocks.

Build a syllable See the logic

No account. No test. Just start with ㅎ + ㅏ + ㄴ.

Syllable anatomy

한

han · one Korean syllable

The big idea

Korean writing, in three moves.

Unlike an alphabet written in a line, Hangul groups its letters—called jamo (자모)—into compact blocks. Each block is one spoken syllable.

01

Meet the letters

ㅎㅏㄴ

Jamo

Consonants and vowels each carry a sound.

02

Snap them together

한

Syllable block

Read in order: initial, vowel, optional final.

03

Keep reading

한글

Words

Blocks flow left to right, just like these two.

1446

A writing system for everyone

Designed to be learned

Hangul was created in the 15th century under King Sejong the Great and announced in 1446. Its letter shapes and structure were deliberately systematic, making literacy more accessible.

40modern jamo in the app
11,172possible modern syllable blocks
1clear reading order

Try the system

Make Hangul click.

Choose an initial consonant, a vowel, and—if you want—a final consonant called batchim (받침).

Your syllable

한

han

ㅎ ㅏ ㄴ

Vertical vowel: initial on the left, vowel on the right, final below.

1
InitialChoseong · 초성
2
VowelJungseong · 중성
3
FinalJongseong · 종성 · optional

What changed? The vowel decides the block’s layout. A final consonant always sits underneath.

The alphabet

Small set. Endless combinations.

Start with the 24 basic jamo, then notice the pattern: tense consonants repeat a shape, and compound vowels combine familiar strokes.

Write the shape

Make the shape yours.

Hangul rewards clean, deliberate strokes. Choose a jamo, use the faint form as a guide, and trace it right here.

Choose a jamo

Syllable table

19 initials × 21 vowels = 399 syllables.

Each block combines one initial with one vowel and has no batchim (받침)—the optional final consonant placed at the bottom of a syllable block, as ㄴ in 한.

ㄱ + ㅏ 가

Rows are initial consonants. Columns are vowels. Select any block to hear it.

Beyond the alphabet

Turn the system into language.

Browse the same reference library that powers the app: words organized largely by frequency and beginner grammar grounded in real examples.

Most common Korean words first.

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Keep in mind

Romanization is a map.
Korean is the place.

01

Listen for position

Some consonants shift slightly depending on where they appear. ㄱ, for example, can lean toward k or g.

02

Notice final consonants

A batchim can change a syllable’s ending sound and may link to the next syllable in connected speech.

03

Read real Korean early

Menus, signs, names, lyrics—every block you recognize turns the world into practice.

Learn Hangul card showing ㅎ plus ㅏ forming 하 beside the Hangul app icon.

Hangul for iPhone and iPad

From your first jamo
to real Korean.

Hangul is a focused Korean-learning app by App to Learn Pte. Ltd. It combines an alphabet-first lesson, syllable composer, handwriting practice, Apple Korean text-to-speech, quizzes, spaced repetition, 5,929 words, and 85 beginner grammar patterns.

Get Hangul on the App Store

Listed on the App Store as Korean Learning - Hangul Write. Details checked August 2026; offers vary by region.

Designed for
Complete beginners learning the Korean alphabet
Practice
Handwriting, quizzes, Apple Korean text-to-speech, and SM2+ reviews
Continue with
5,929 words and 85 beginner grammar patterns
Available on
iPhone and iPad · iOS or iPadOS 18+

Choosing a Hangul app

Is Hangul right for what you need?

Direct answers about the iOS app, its learning approach, supported devices, and where it fits in a Korean study plan.

Is Hangul a good iPhone or iPad app for learning the Korean alphabet from scratch?

Yes. Hangul is a beginner-focused Korean learning app for iPhone and iPad. It explains the 40 modern jamo, how letters form syllable blocks, reading order, and batchim, then lets learners explore the system with an interactive composer.

Which Korean app lets me practise writing Hangul by hand?

Hangul includes on-screen freehand practice with a translucent character reference, multiple Korean reference fonts, adjustable pen thickness, undo and redo, stroke counting, and optional positioning guides including a nine-square grid.

Is there a Korean app with customizable quizzes and spaced repetition?

Yes. Learners can choose content by type or collection, select the question direction and number of questions, and narrow vocabulary or grammar by level or category. Each question has four options. Hangul’s custom SM2+ system schedules reviews using accuracy and response time.

Can I study the Korean alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar in one app?

Yes. Hangul starts with the alphabet, then provides 5,929 Korean vocabulary entries organized largely by frequency and 85 beginner grammar patterns with 198 example sentences.

Does Hangul teach batchim and how Korean syllable blocks work?

Yes. The composer shows how an initial consonant, vowel, and optional final consonant—called batchim—fit inside a block. The core grid covers 399 initial-vowel syllables, and an optional Pro pack adds all 10,773 modern syllables with batchim.

Does the app include Korean pronunciation audio?

Yes. Hangul uses Apple Korean text-to-speech from entry screens and in quizzes, with optional automatic playback. Available voice quality depends on the voices installed on the device.

Can I create my own Korean study lists?

Yes. You can bookmark or favorite entries, create collections with names, icons, colors, and notes, and quiz only the collection you choose.

Will Hangul track my Korean-learning progress?

Yes. Hangul tracks quizzes, questions, accuracy, total quiz time, streaks, coverage, mastered and due cards, performance by learning area, and the 250 most recently viewed entries.

Can I use Hangul offline?

Core lessons, bundled vocabulary and grammar, the composer, handwriting practice, quizzes, spaced repetition, stats, collections, notes, and installed Apple voices work locally. Purchases, restores, external dictionary pages, analytics delivery, and downloading enhanced voices require a connection.

Is Hangul free, and does it work on Android?

Hangul is free to download and use with usage limits. Optional Hangul Pro purchases remove free-tier usage limits and unlock the batchim syllable pack; current offers appear in the App Store or app for each region. Hangul requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later and is not available for Android.

Do I need an account, and does Hangul show ads?

No account is required, and the app does not include advertising. Learning progress is stored locally. The app uses product analytics and session replay, plus RevenueCat for purchases; see the privacy policy.

Is Hangul a speaking or conversation app?

Not primarily. Hangul focuses on reading, writing, vocabulary, beginner grammar, quizzes, review, and pronunciation playback. Learners seeking live conversation practice should use it alongside a speaking-focused service.

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