Your goal
Mark spaces in five short signs. Distinguish a syllable block from a word or a space-separated written group.
Before you start
식당 consists of 식 and 당; 입구 consists of 입 and 구. Together the phrase is 식당 입구.
Explore the situation
| Practice sign | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 이름 김민수 | A name label. 김민수 is a fictional full name and stays together. |
| 모이는 장소 | A meeting-place label. Keep 모이는 together and separate 장소. |
| 한국 식당 입구 | A practice sign with three groups: 한국, 식당 and 입구. |
| 서울 공원 | A practice label: 서울 and 공원. 공원 means a park. |
| 문을 여세요 | A request to open the door. 을 attaches to 문; place a space before 여세요. |
Learn the key points
Words are generally separated, but particles such as 이, 을 and 에 attach to the preceding word. 문을 여세요 has two space-separated groups, called eojeol.
␣ is a teaching marker for a space. In actual writing, leave a blank rather than writing this symbol.
Listen and read
Listen to each full expression. A written space does not require a long pause.
Compare the sounds
Try it with help
Point between 식당 and 입구. Do not separate 식 from 당 or 입 from 구.
␣ is a teaching marker for a space. In actual writing, leave a blank rather than writing this symbol.
Practice
1. How is the word 입구 written?
- 입 구
- 입구
- 이 ㅂ 구
2. How do you separate 식당 and 입구?
- 식 당 입 구
- 식당입구
- 식당 입구
3. How do you write 문 with the particle 을?
- 문 을
- 문을
- 무늘
4. How do you write the name 김민수?
- 김 민 수
- 김민수
- 김 민수
Try a new situation
Tap the small buttons between blocks to insert spaces. Tap again to remove a boundary. Changing a checked answer requires checking it again.
Mark the sign’s spaces
1
이름김민수
A name label. 김민수 is a fictional full name and stays together.
2
모이는장소
A meeting-place label. Keep 모이는 together and separate 장소.
3
한국식당입구
A practice sign with three groups: 한국, 식당 and 입구.
4
서울공원
A practice label: 서울 and 공원. 공원 means a park.
5
문을여세요
A request to open the door. 을 attaches to 문; place a space before 여세요.
Check your learning
1. How many space-separated groups are in 한국 식당 입구?
- 2
- 3
- 6
2. Where is the space in 문을 여세요?
- 문 을여세요
- 문을 여세요
- 문을여 세요
3. Where do you divide 모이는 장소?
- 모 이는장소
- 모이 는장소
- 모이는 장소
4. How many syllables are in 서울 within 서울 공원?
- 1
- 2
- 4
5. Does every written space require a long spoken pause?
- Always pause for a long time.
- No. Written grouping and speech rhythm can differ.
- Separate every syllable in speech.
6. Is 식 당입 구 a valid division of 식당 입구?
- Yes, the character count matches.
- No, it changes the word boundaries.
Reflect on your reading
Tick only what you actually checked. Feedback from another person is optional and is not required to finish the lesson.
Answers and explanations
Show answers and explanations
Practice questions
1. How is the word 입구 written?
Answer: 입구
입구 has two syllables but is one word. Do not space every syllable.
- 입 구 — You chose “입 구”. Here the answer is “입구”. 입구 has two syllables but is one word. Do not space every syllable.
- 이 ㅂ 구 — You chose “이 ㅂ 구”. Here the answer is “입구”. 입구 has two syllables but is one word. Do not space every syllable.
2. How do you separate 식당 and 입구?
Answer: 식당 입구
Keep the two blocks of 식당 together and put a space before 입구.
- 식 당 입 구 — You chose “식 당 입 구”. Here the answer is “식당 입구”. Keep the two blocks of 식당 together and put a space before 입구.
- 식당입구 — You chose “식당입구”. Here the answer is “식당 입구”. Keep the two blocks of 식당 together and put a space before 입구.
3. How do you write 문 with the particle 을?
Answer: 문을
Particle 을 attaches to 문. [무늘] is a sound guide.
- 문 을 — You chose “문 을”. Here the answer is “문을”. Particle 을 attaches to 문. [무늘] is a sound guide.
- 무늘 — You chose “무늘”. Here the answer is “문을”. Particle 을 attaches to 문. [무늘] is a sound guide.
4. How do you write the name 김민수?
Answer: 김민수
This Korean full name is written together.
- 김 민 수 — You chose “김 민 수”. Here the answer is “김민수”. This Korean full name is written together.
- 김 민수 — You chose “김 민수”. Here the answer is “김민수”. This Korean full name is written together.
Learning check
1. How many space-separated groups are in 한국 식당 입구?
Answer: 3
There are three groups: 한국 / 식당 / 입구. This differs from the six-syllable count.
- 2 — You chose “2”. Here the answer is “3”. There are three groups: 한국 / 식당 / 입구. This differs from the six-syllable count.
- 6 — You chose “6”. Here the answer is “3”. There are three groups: 한국 / 식당 / 입구. This differs from the six-syllable count.
2. Where is the space in 문을 여세요?
Answer: 문을 여세요
Keep 문을 in one written group and separate 여세요.
- 문 을여세요 — You chose “문 을여세요”. Here the answer is “문을 여세요”. Keep 문을 in one written group and separate 여세요.
- 문을여 세요 — You chose “문을여 세요”. Here the answer is “문을 여세요”. Keep 문을 in one written group and separate 여세요.
3. Where do you divide 모이는 장소?
Answer: 모이는 장소
Keep the three syllables of 모이는 together; separate 장소.
- 모 이는장소 — You chose “모 이는장소”. Here the answer is “모이는 장소”. Keep the three syllables of 모이는 together; separate 장소.
- 모이 는장소 — You chose “모이 는장소”. Here the answer is “모이는 장소”. Keep the three syllables of 모이는 together; separate 장소.
4. How many syllables are in 서울 within 서울 공원?
Answer: 2
서 and 울 are two syllables with no space between them.
- 1 — You chose “1”. Here the answer is “2”. 서 and 울 are two syllables with no space between them.
- 4 — You chose “4”. Here the answer is “2”. 서 and 울 are two syllables with no space between them.
5. Does every written space require a long spoken pause?
Answer: No. Written grouping and speech rhythm can differ.
Spaces show written meaning groups, not a command to pause for an identical duration.
- Always pause for a long time. — You chose “Always pause for a long time.”. Here the answer is “No. Written grouping and speech rhythm can differ.”. Spaces show written meaning groups, not a command to pause for an identical duration.
- Separate every syllable in speech. — You chose “Separate every syllable in speech.”. Here the answer is “No. Written grouping and speech rhythm can differ.”. Spaces show written meaning groups, not a command to pause for an identical duration.
6. Is 식 당입 구 a valid division of 식당 입구?
Answer: No, it changes the word boundaries.
Choose boundaries by the words and attached particles, not by character count.
- Yes, the character count matches. — You chose “Yes, the character count matches.”. Here the answer is “No, it changes the word boundaries.”. Choose boundaries by the words and attached particles, not by character count.
The same letters form different groups when spaces move. You identified written groups using short practice signs.
이름 김민수
A name label. 김민수 is a fictional full name and stays together.
A name label. 김민수 is a fictional full name and stays together.
모이는 장소
A meeting-place label. Keep 모이는 together and separate 장소.
A meeting-place label. Keep 모이는 together and separate 장소.
한국 식당 입구
A practice sign with three groups: 한국, 식당 and 입구.
A practice sign with three groups: 한국, 식당 and 입구.
서울 공원
A practice label: 서울 and 공원. 공원 means a park.
A practice label: 서울 and 공원. 공원 means a park.
문을 여세요
A request to open the door. 을 attaches to 문; place a space before 여세요.
A request to open the door. 을 attaches to 문; place a space before 여세요.
Review and continue
Come back to these
Review this lesson
Read the five signs in meaning groups.
Recall before looking
Recall the boundary between 문을 and 여세요.
A different order
Write a different fictional name after 이름.
Connect earlier learning
Review why sound linking and written spacing are not identical.
Review what felt difficult
Hear attached particles again문을 stays together and its sound links. →Repeat an activity whenever you need more practice.
Next, listen before seeing the written word.