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Name: Lee Soo Jin

Title: Glimpse of Korean Language

Specific purpose: To inform the audience about Korean language from its origin, alphabet and

basic words.

Thesis statement: I will talk/ discuss 1. Origin of Korean language from its history and family,

2. Korean Alphabet, and 3. Basic Korean words.

I. Introduction

The informative speech will start with a Korean dance and sing number taken from

Girls Generation (So Nyeo Shi Dae) entitled, Run Devil Run. The purpose of it is

to encourage the audience in learning the language. Hearing a Korean song can makethem more interested in the topic, also, they will be entertained.

Do you want to learn Korean? Are you a K-Pop lover? D you want to become a

polyglot? Friends, I tell you, now is the right time to learn.

.?Soo Jin.. Did you understand me? Well, I had just spoke Korean and

here is the meaning of it, Hello. How are you? I am teacher Soo Jin. Today is ourfirst Korean class.

II. Body

I. Origin

A. History

The Korean language is spoken by more than 70 million people, primarily

in North and South Korea.


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The Korean alphabet was invented in 1444 by King Sejong of Joseundynasty. The alphabet was originally calledHumin jeongeum or The correct

sounds for the instruction of the people, but has also been known as

Eonmeun (vulgar script), and Gukmeun (national writing). The modern namewas coined by a linguist called Ju Si-Gyeong. In North Korea, the alphabet is

known as (joseon geul).

During the 19th and 20th centuries a mixed writing system combining

Chinese characters (Hanja) and Hangul became increasingly popular.

B. Family

The relationship between Korean and other languages is not known though

some linguists believe it to be a member of the Altaic family languages.

Grammatically Korean is very similar to Japanese and about 70% of itsvocabulary comes from Chinese.

II. Korean Alphabet

Most English speakers think Korean has thousands of characters, likeChinese, but it actually has a very simple and logical alphabet, which you can

learn in a few minutes. There are 14 basic consonants and 10 basic vowels

which are all phonetic. Letters that have similar sounds also have similar

shapes.

The first step in learning Korean is to learn Hangul. Hangul is the name of

the Korean alphabet.

Now, lets learn the proper way of pronouncing the alphabet. Remember,

the sounds of some consonants change depending on whether they appear atthe beginning, in the middle, or at the end of a syllable.


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III. Basic Korean Phrases

Who wants to go to Korea? Well, here are some handy words that you

need to know. First, I will syllabicate it. Second, I will read it just the way

Koreans do and for the third time, kindly read it with me.

English Hangul Pronunciation

Hi! . An-nyng haseyo.Yes. . Ne.

No. . Aniyo.

Welcome (to greet

someone)

. Hwan-yeong-ham-ni-da.

Thank you! ! Kam-sa-ham-ni-da!

Hey! Friend! !! Ya! Ch'in-gu! (informal)My name is _________. ____. Ch-nn_____imnida.

See you later! ! Na-jung-e bwae-yo!Good bye! ! An-nyng-hi ga-se-yo!

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IV. Conclusion

Korean language is easy to learn you only need patience anddetermination. Now that you already know the origin of Korean language, its

alphabet and some basic words, perhaps, youre already interested in Korean

culture just the way I do. Thank you..


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26, 2011

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