Key facts
- Format: PDF with 2 exercise pages plus 1 answer-key page, in A4 and US Letter.
- Grid: 14 consonants by 5 vowels (ㅏ ㅓ ㅗ ㅜ ㅡ), 70 cells.
- Page 1 has 35 blocks filled in and 35 to complete; page 2 has all 70 empty.
- Level A0; about 25 to 35 minutes; free for personal and classroom use.
- Korean text on the sheet is machine-generated and was reviewed and signed off by Min-ji Park on 15 October 2026.
Download the Hangul Syllable Chart Worksheet
Hangul Syllable Chart Worksheet
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Grid with Half the Blocks Given
Choose A4 or US Letter on the card. The grid is sized so each cell holds a 12 mm character.
How Does a Consonant and a Vowel Make a Syllable Block?
A syllable block is one written unit made of an initial consonant plus a vowel, and sometimes a final consonant. In this grid every block has just two parts. The vowel decides where the consonant sits. The Korean syllable blocks lesson explains the whole system; this sheet makes you write it 105 times, counting both pages.
| Vowel | Shape | Position | Example with ㄱ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ㅏ | vertical line with a short tick on the right | written to the right of the consonant | 가 (ga) |
| ㅓ | vertical line with a short tick on the left | written to the right of the consonant | 거 (geo) |
| ㅗ | horizontal line with a tick up | written below the consonant | 고 (go) |
| ㅜ | horizontal line with a tick down | written below the consonant | 구 (gu) |
| ㅡ | one horizontal line | written below the consonant | 그 (geu) |
Two shape rules cover the whole grid. Vertical vowels (ㅏ ㅓ) go to the right, and horizontal vowels (ㅗ ㅜ ㅡ) go underneath. The ㅇ row, 아 어 오 우 으, shows the same pattern with a silent consonant: ㅇ carries no sound at the start of a block, so those blocks sound like the vowel alone. Hear the first row.
The next section describes each page of the PDF.
What Is on Each Page?
Page 1: a Grid with Half the Cells Filled in as Examples
Page 1 prints the full 14-by-5 grid with consonant headers down the left (ㄱ ㄴ ㄷ ㄹ ㅁ ㅂ ㅅ ㅇ ㅈ ㅊ ㅋ ㅌ ㅍ ㅎ) and vowel headers along the top (ㅏ ㅓ ㅗ ㅜ ㅡ). Blocks appear in a checkerboard: the cell where ㄱ meets ㅏ is given (가), the next one (거) is empty, and so on. That leaves 35 given blocks in light grey and 35 empty cells. A small margin key reminds you to write the consonant first, then the vowel. The grid omits the five double consonants, so each cell is a plain pairing.
Page 2: an Empty Grid to Complete from Memory
Page 2 repeats the grid with all 70 cells empty. This is the real test: you write the 70 blocks without models. If a cell stops you, look at the matching cell on page 1 or the Korean syllable chart reference page, then continue.
Page 3: the Answer Key
The key prints the complete 70-block grid. It shows the Revised Romanization of the first row as a pattern, so you can see g plus a gives ga, g plus eo gives geo and so on.
How Do I Use This Sheet?
Set aside 25 to 35 minutes, or split the grid across two days.
- Fill the ㅏ column first. It has the simplest shapes: 가 나 다 라 마 바 사 아 자 차 카 타 파 하. Checkpoint: all 14 blocks have the vowel to the right.
- Fill the ㅓ column next. The consonants are the same; only the vowel changes. Checkpoint: each block differs from its ㅏ neighbour only in the tick direction.
- Add ㅗ, ㅜ and ㅡ. Put the vowel below the consonant.
- Say each block aloud as you write it. When all five columns are done, read each row across. Checkpoint: you read a whole row (for example 사 서 소 수 스) without pausing.
- Check with the key only after page 2.
Doing one column at a time exploits a pattern: all 14 blocks in a column share a vowel, so your hand repeats the same vowel position 14 times. Combine this with the korean syllable flashcards for sound.
What Is the Answer Key For?
The key gives the one right answer for every cell, so you can check page 2 quickly. Mark each cell right or wrong and count the errors by column. Many errors in the ㅓ and ㅗ columns mean you are confusing the vowel direction. Many in one row point to an unfamiliar consonant.
Print Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Paper | A4 or US Letter; the download card gives both sizes |
| Scale | 100 percent ("actual size"), not "fit to page" |
| Colour | Black and white is enough; the dotted tracing letters are light grey |
| Margins | 12 mm on every side, wide enough for a hole punch |
| Pages to print | Pages 1 and 2, plus the key as page 3 |
| Sides | Single-sided works best; the key can be printed on its own sheet |
| Grid | A4 cells are 30 by 16 mm; Letter cells are 28 by 15 mm |
Mistakes to Watch For
- Writing ㅡ with a stroke. Adding a tick to ㅡ turns it into ㅗ or ㅜ and changes the block. Fix: draw one flat line under the consonant.
- Mixing up the placement of ㅓ and ㅗ. ㅓ goes to the right and ㅗ goes below. Fix: ask whether the vowel is vertical or horizontal before you write.
- Forgetting ㅇ. A vowel alone is not a block in this grid. Fix: write ㅇ in the 아 어 오 우 으 row.
- Crowding the block. A cramped block is hard to read. Fix: keep the consonant and vowel both within the 12 mm writing area.
What Is the Difference between This Worksheet and a Chart?
A chart is something you read; a worksheet is something you write. The hangul chart pages show completed grids for lookup. This worksheet gives you the same grid with blanks, so you must produce each block. It covers 70 blocks formed from 14 consonants and 5 vowels. It does not include final consonants, the five double consonants or compound vowels, which have their own worksheets. Its Korean is generated and was reviewed and signed off by Min-ji Park on 15 October 2026.
What Should I Practice Next?
After the hangul syllable chart worksheet:
- Review blocks with the korean syllable blocks lesson.
- Test recall with the korean syllable blocks quiz.
- Add final consonants with the korean batchim worksheet.
This sheet is part of the hangul worksheets collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cells are there?
The grid has 70 cells: 14 consonants down the side times five vowels across the top. On page 1, 35 are filled in as models and 35 are empty. On page 2, all 70 are empty. In total you write 105 blocks if you complete both pages.
Can I use the grid as flashcards?
Yes. Cut out the answer-key grid cell by cell, or print the empty grid and write one block per square, then cut. You get 70 cards, each a consonant plus a vowel. Shuffle them, read each aloud, and sort them into right and wrong piles. The syllable flashcards deck covers the same material on screen.
What is the difference between this and the syllable chart?
The chart is a finished reference grid you read. The worksheet is the same grid with blank cells, so you write each block yourself. Use the chart to look blocks up and the worksheet to prove you can produce them. Writing from memory is what moves the shapes into long-term recall.
Are there answers for the grid?
Yes. The key is an extra final page with all 70 blocks completed, plus the Revised Romanization pattern for the first row. Keep it face down until you have finished page 2, then count your errors by column to see which vowel needs more practice.
Is the Hangul syllable chart worksheet free to print?
Free for personal and classroom use. Teachers may print copies for their students. No reselling or republishing online.
May I use these worksheets in class?
Free for personal and classroom use. Teachers may print copies for their students. No reselling or republishing online.
Free for personal and classroom use. Teachers may print copies for their students. No reselling or republishing online.