By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Count from 1 to 20 in Korean

• Pronounce Native Korean numbers correctly

• Use numbers with counters

• Tell their age using Korean numbers

• Count common objects and people

Korean has a unique number system called Native Korean Numbers.

These numbers are mainly used for:

• Age

• Counting people

• Counting objects

• Hours when telling time

Native Korean numbers are commonly used from 1 to 99.

Learning these numbers is essential for daily communication in Korea.

Vocabulary

Let's learn the first ten Native Korean numbers.

Practice

Count aloud:

하나

둘

셋

넷

다섯

여섯

일곱

여덟

아홉

열

After 10, Korean numbers follow a simple pattern.

Practice

Read aloud:

열하나

열둘

열셋

열넷

열다섯

열여섯

열일곱

열여덟

열아홉

스물

Korean uses special counters with numbers.

Counting People

Counting Books

Notice that some numbers change when used with counters.

• 하나 → 한

• 둘 → 두

• 셋 → 세

• 넷 → 네

Practice

Read aloud:

한 명

두 명

세 명

네 명

한 권

두 권

세 권

Native Korean numbers are commonly used to talk about age.

Examples:

저는 스무 살입니다.

I am 20 years old.

저는 스물다섯 살입니다.

I am 25 years old.

저는 서른 살입니다.

I am 30 years old.

Common Age Words

Knowing how to state your age is very useful in daily conversations.

Practice

Say your age in Korean.

Example:

저는 스물여덟 살입니다.I am 28 years old.

Excellent work!

In this lesson, you learned:

• Native Korean numbers 1–20

• How to count people and objects

• Number changes with counters

• How to tell your age

Numbers are used everywhere in daily Korean life.

Practice counting every day until you can count from 1 to 20 without looking.