Introduction to the Five 'Mother' Consonants:

• • These consonants have distinct shapes, unique names, and specific sounds.

Consonants and Their Details:

• ㄱ ('기역'):
  • Sound: '그', similar to English 'g' or 'k'.
• ㄴ ('니은'):
  • Sound: '느', comparable to English 'n'.
• ㅅ ('시옷'):
  • Sound: '스', like English 's'.
• ㅁ ('미음'):
  • Sound: '므', similar to English 'm'.
• ㅇ ('이응'):
  • Sound: Placeholder for silence at the initial consonant position or 'ng' in the final consonant position (batchim).

Learning Focus:

• • Take time to understand and practice these sounds thoroughly.