5/20/2013

MANNAM Korean 2b(Basic2) Class 5.18. 2013


we learned practice expression ~은데, ~는데.  it is used when we compare two things and there is differnce and contrast. 

also we watch a funny korean folk tale video clip named 'fart match'.

 
 
 
 
 

next class we will learn the lines of folk tale and practice them.

MANNAM Korean 1A(Beginner) Class 5.18. 2013

we learned about combined vowels (얘, 예, 위, 와, 워) and  doubled consonants (ㄲ,ㄸ,ㅃ,ㅆ,ㅉ).
these are a little  tricky sounds  for foreigners to pronounce.
But Elan & Joanna made themselves  free and easy.

As they studied 한글(korean alphabet) steadily.
After finishing 1st class we had several games  to make vocabularies enhance.
let me introduce one of them.

1. students should  circle words what the teacher say.

 
2. these vocabs don't have right spellings. Student have to change words into correct spellings.


3. The winner will be a person who corrects words as many as possible.





A winner was Elan.
The goddess of Fortune smiled at him this time.
A prize was 연양갱 which  is a red-bean jelly.
It tasted sweet.


 

5/19/2013

[Learn Korean with MANNAM] 6. how are the 'f', 'r', and 'v' sounds pronounced in Korean?

6. how are the 'f', 'r', and 'v' sounds pronounced in Korean?

The 'f', 'r', and 'v' sounds in English do not exist in Korean. When attempting to pronounce these sounds (in the case of borrowed words from foreign languages), no distinction is made between the p/f, l/r, and b/v sounds. p/f sounds are pronounced with 'ㅍ', l/r sounds are pronounced with 'ㄹ', and b/v sounds are pronounced with 'ㅂ'.

France  / Paris    =
  Lion   / Radio    =
Bear   / Visa        =
 
 
 

[Learn Korean with MANNAM] 4. How do you write Hangeul? / 5. How are Korean sentences organized?

4. How do you write Hangeul?


(1) Hangeul letters are written from LEFT to RIGHT and TOP to BOTTOM.


(2) Vertical vowels are written to the right side of the consonant; horizontal vowels are written below the consonant.



5. How are Korean sentences organized?

Korean sentences are organized in the order subject object verb, with each subject and object followed by a subject maker (이/가) or object marker (을/를) respectively.


앤디 씨   한국어  공부해요.
 subject               object                 verb


5/15/2013

[About MANNAM] Our Vision

Vision of MANNAM

MANNAM is the common ground on which all people of the world, irrespective of their
differences, can unite and work towards the goal of the world peace and a culture of
respect and tolerance through true volunteerism.



Principles of MANNAM

• Pure Volunteerism

We embody the spirit of pure volunteerism and work to promote unity among the peoples and
the cultures of the world.

Celebrating Communities

We offer our time and skills to aid the communities by participating in events and festivals that
promote the principals of peace, unity and volunteer service.

Giving without expectation

We strive to be a source of light and hope for others, not accepting payment for services rendered
through MANNAM.

• Reaching out

We aid, uplift and enrich society, starting within our own communities and reaching out to the world.
We uphold the principles of justice and equality for all. We do not discriminate against any group or
individual longing to work towards peace and unity for all humanity.

[About MANNAM] Greeting

Message from the Chairwoman of MANNAM


MANNAM is a volunteer organization whose goal is succinctly defined in our motto, our rallying cry, our call to arms: When Light Meets Light there is Victory. Our mission is to bring all people of different nationalities, creeds and cultures together through volunteering and to learn and understand about each other: when good things come together, the result will be even greater – world peace.



We volunteer silently and without fanfare. We do our work behind the scenes. We do not work for accolades or self aggrandisement; our lights are hidden. Likewise, all this is made possible through the anonymous yet wonderfully generous contributions of those many individuals who support our organization, some 100,000 across the world as of start of 2013.



Korea has long been known as the country of courteous people in the East and the 'land that does not forget kindness'. Our aim is to spread our vision and the goodness in this culture across borders. We want to bring the light of love across the globe and from this will come cries of "Victory!"



Wherever there is a place that requires love and sacrifice, our desire is to be there, wherever it may be. These are the principles instilled into our organization by our Honorary Chairman, Mr. Lee.  We hope you will be our steadfast companions on the journey yet to be traveled.

 Thank you.


Message from the Honorary Chairman of MANNAM


Greetings to our international family! Between us there truly are no boundaries, we are all one family, and I wish for each of you a life filled with happiness and prosperity. MANNAM continues to flourish because of the support of our members. Due to the light our members bring to it, MANNAM is fast becoming a light strong enough to illuminate the world. When I see how people from all over the world have come together to create such an inspiring community, regardless of culture and language, I become filled with hope and hold strong faith in mankind. Let us learn to pursue our own. I wish the richest of blessing on you, your familes and your nations. As representatives of your nations, you are exceptional and invaluable people who hold a very dear place in MANNAM.

Learn Korean with MANNAM 3. How do you read Hangeul?

3. How do you read Hangeul?

Consnants

(1) Consonant Articulation
The consonants of the Hangeul alphabet were designed so their shapes would reflect the place and manner of articuation. The shapes of the 5 basic consonants reflect the 5 different methods of articulation. The remaining consonants are adaptations of these shapes.


(2) Aspirated Consonants
The 4 consonants can be classified into three grops by their airflow mechanism. Notice that the aspirated form of the plain consonants differ only by one line; this extra line indicates that the consonants only differ by an added aspiration.


(3) Consonant Pronunciations


* 1. A 'ㅎ' in the final position by itself makes a 't' sound, but when preceding a consonant it often serves to alter the pronunciation of that consonant to its aspirated form. For example, if the following syllable block starts with 'ㄱ', then the 'ㄱ' is converted to a 'ㅋ' sound. The same follows for 'ㄷ'  (ㄷ -> ㅌ), 'ㅂ' (ㅂ -> ㅍ), and 'ㅈ' (ㅈ -> ㅊ).
 
좋고 -> [조코]
좋다 -> [조타]


2. If the 'ㅎ' precedes a vowel, then the 'ㅎ' becomes nearly silent.

좋아요 -> [조아요]





MANNAM Korean Class Activity to Beom-eo-sa(temple) [범어사]

The Mannam Korean class outdoor activity to 범어사 was really a perfect day. Starting with the beautiful weather, all of the class teacher, manager and the students could enjoy the view.



 
 
 
 
 And the most unique experience I felt was we could be one. As the Mannam slogan is "when light meets light there is victory" I could feel the slogan was applying to all of us. As finishing our lunch we washed our dishes personally which was a good experience and by the 범어사 guide's explanation we could understand how 범어사 was established and what kind of tradition it had.


 
 
 
 
 
 



Taking a picture all together the 범어사 adventure ended and it was a meaningful day to me. I hope not only me but also all the people enjoyed the outdoor activity. I hope there will be a more meaningful outdoor activity next time.








5/14/2013

Learn Korean with MANNAM 2. How are consonants and vowels combined?


2. How are consonants and vowels combined?
 
(1) Syllable Type 1: Consonant + Vowel
 
 


(2) Syllable Type 2: Soundless 'ㅇ' + Vowel
(3) syllable Type 3: Consonant + Vowel + Final Consonant (called [bat-chim])




(4) Syllable Type 4: Soundless 'ㅇ' + Vowel + Final consonant (called [bat-chim])



Lean Korean with MANNAM 1. How is Hangeul Organize?

1. How is Hangeul Organize?

(1) Hangeul is comparised of 40 letters (19 consonants and 21 vowels).


(2) Hangeul Letters are arranged into syllable blocks.

(3) Every syllable block must begin with a consonant.

(4) In syllables with vowel, a soundless 'ㅇ' letter is placed in the initial consonant posiitn of the syllable block.

[MANNAM Korean Class] Introduction to Hangeul

Hangeul  한글


Introduction to Hangeul

Teh Korean alphabet is known as Hangeul. In 1443 King Sejong the Great and a group of scholars under his patronage invented this systematic rendition of spoken sound, which was introduced to the public as Hun-Min-Jeong-Eum 1446 to improve literacy in Korea.

Hangeul consists of 40 letters, of which 21 letters are vowels and 19 letters consonants. The vowels of Hangeul were developed according to Confucianism's three basic components of the universe: Heaven, Earth, and Man. '.', 'ㅡ', and 'ㅣ' represent the circular shape of heaven, earth, and man, respectively. The consonants of Hangeul were desighed to reflect the place and manner of articulation. For example, 'ㄴ' represents the shape of the tongue body when it is pronounced. For these reasons, Hangeul is widely acclaimed by linguists as an ingenious invention.

In Korean, the consonants and vowels are always pronounced in combination, with the exception of the initial silent consonant 'ㅇ'. Accordingly, Hangeul is written in syllabic units made up of two, three, or four letters. There are two basic syllable structures: 'Consonant-Vowel' and 'Consonant'Vowel-Consonant'.

Currently, Hangeul is used by 45 million people in South Korea, 23 million in North Korea, and several million Koreans living in other countries such as China, the United States, Japan, and the former Soviet Union. In addition, Hangeul is taught in voer 50 North American universities, with programs expanding each year. Korean language courses and degrees are offered in over 20 universities in Europe, East Asia, and Australia.

As Korea becomes more intimately associated with other countries and its influence in world economics and politics grows, the international community's knowledge of the Korean language and culture is likely to increase.


5/09/2013

Korean Class Curriculum

Being in a different country and not knowing how to communicate with anyone can be a frustrating and exhausting experience. It is a great relief to finally find a person that understands you. Someone you can communicate with beyond hand gestures.

Mannam Korean Language Classes were designed to help alleviate this common barrier. Our instructors know this frustration from first-hand experience. They also know the gratitude they felt from those that offered their assistance. Their goal is to provide you with this same service.

Whether your stay in Korea will be 8 weeks or has been 8 years, come join our classes to learn the basics and refine your abilities. Our classes will provide you with a fun atmosphere to learn our language and introduce you to our culture. We hope to see you in class!





























There is Korean Class in MANNAM Busan South.
When you need learning Korean, come and join with us. It's fun and good to you.
Also, It's FREE! but, our teachers are very nice!
We have six classes; Beginners, Basic1.2 , Intermediate, Reading&Speaking
Textbook is '서강 한국어' ; Self-pay for the expense for the textbook.

    Beginners(1A)            Basic1(1B)             Basic 2(2B)        Intermediate(3A)          R&S

We have assistant teachers so, they will be there for you when you need extra help.
If you are interested in our "Be a Master in Korean" class, please contact:
Joy, Hwang #010-4551-7331
E-mail:mannam.busansouth@gmail.com


5/05/2013

MANNAM International Youth Coalition



[About us]
 
MANNAM International Youth Coalition was formed from groups of young people coming together with the vision and determination to unite people across borders, cultures, languages and races. We aim to foster a spirit of appreciation and respect for the diversity of humanity, as well as for all individuals that create that diversity.

Organizations affiliated to MIYC will engage in collaborative projects throughout the year, meeting once or twice annually to participate in youth summits aimed at developing practical and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing us in the pursuit of peace. Everyone wants peace, so why has it not yet been attained? This is the kind of topic MIYC will address. We recognize that it is only with all of our seemingly small efforts combined that we can begin to see big results.

MANNAM means meeting or encounter. It is our goal to become a platform were all youth will be able to meet and encounter one another in a meaningful way through MIYC, and go on to make a great difference in the lives of people we meet in turn.






[Mission Statement]
 

The purpose of MIYC is to unite major youth associations around the world in support of the development of their communities and in motivating their nation to actively pursue peace.






[Vision Statement]

MIYC aims to unite the youth of every nation, and pave the way to a peaceful future for our world. We strive to do this while respecting the beautiful diversity of humanity and restoring faith in mankind. Through a peaceful co-existence we can repay those who have shed their blood in order for us to have what we do today, and mend the wounds of our past, by celebrating life.