@syllst/ko 0.1.1

package/dist/syllabi/numbers/lessons/lesson-04.mdx.js

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+const n = `---
+type: lesson
+id: korean-numbers-lesson-04
+title: "Lesson 4 — Korean Counters (개, 명, 마리, 잔, 권...)"
+description: "Learn essential Korean measure words (counters) used with numbers"
+order: 4
+parentId: ko-numbers
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - numbers
+  - counters
+  - measure-words
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites: [korean-numbers-lesson-03]
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ko-num-04-counters
+      description: "Use the correct counter with native Korean numbers for objects, people, and animals"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ko-num-04-sentences
+      description: "Form counting phrases with numbers and counters"
+      skill: pattern-application
+---
+
+# Lesson 4 — Korean Counters (개, 명, 마리, 잔, 권...)
+
+## Introduction
+
+Korean, like Japanese and Chinese, uses **counter words** (분류사, bullyu-sa) when counting. You cannot simply say "three book" — you must say "three **권** book" (세 권의 책). The counter changes based on what you are counting.
+
+Korean counters go **between the number and the noun**, or after the noun with the number.
+
+## Essential Korean Counters
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-counters-essential" title="Essential Korean Counters"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-gae" word="개 (個)" pronunciation="gae" meaning="general object counter — for most things"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-myeong" word="명 (名)" pronunciation="myeong" meaning="counter for people (formal)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-mari" word="마리" pronunciation="ma-ri" meaning="counter for animals"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-jan" word="잔 (盞)" pronunciation="jan" meaning="counter for cups/glasses of liquid"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-gwon" word="권 (卷)" pronunciation="gwon" meaning="counter for books/bound volumes"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-jang" word="장 (張)" pronunciation="jang" meaning="counter for flat items (paper, photos)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-byeong" word="병 (甁)" pronunciation="byeong" meaning="counter for bottles"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-counter-gwa" word="과 / 개과" pronunciation="gwa" meaning="counter for lessons/courses (과목)"}
+
+:::
+
+## Counter Usage Table
+
+| What you're counting | Counter | Number system | Example |
+|---------------------|---------|---------------|---------|
+| General objects | 개 | Native | 두 개 (two things) |
+| People | 명 | Native | 세 명 (three people) |
+| Animals | 마리 | Native | 한 마리 (one animal) |
+| Cups of liquid | 잔 | Native | 네 잔 (four cups) |
+| Books/volumes | 권 | Native | 다섯 권 (five books) |
+| Flat items | 장 | Native | 한 장 (one sheet) |
+| Bottles | 병 | Native | 두 병 (two bottles) |
+| Times/occurrences | 번 (Sino) | Sino | 삼 번 (three times) |
+| Minutes | 분 (Sino) | Sino | 십오 분 (15 minutes) |
+| Floors | 층 (Sino) | Sino | 이 층 (2nd floor) |
+
+## Sentence Patterns
+
+Korean offers two ways to say "two cups of coffee":
+
+**Pattern 1** — Number + Counter + Noun:
+> 두 잔의 커피 (du jan-ui keo-pi)
+> Two cups of coffee
+
+**Pattern 2** — Noun + Number + Counter (more natural in speech):
+> 커피 두 잔 (keo-pi du jan)
+> Coffee two cups
+
+Pattern 2 is more common in everyday Korean.
+
+## Practical Examples
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-counter-examples" title="Counter Practice Phrases"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ex-apple-3" word="사과 세 개" pronunciation="sa-gwa se gae" meaning="three apples"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ex-people-5" word="다섯 명" pronunciation="da-seot myeong" meaning="five people"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ex-dog-2" word="강아지 두 마리" pronunciation="gang-a-ji du ma-ri" meaning="two puppies"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ex-coffee-4" word="커피 네 잔" pronunciation="keo-pi ne jan" meaning="four coffees"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-ex-book-1" word="책 한 권" pronunciation="chaek han gwon" meaning="one book"}
+
+:::
+
+## Shortened Native Numbers with Counters
+
+Remember from Lesson 3 — native numbers 1-4 shorten before counters:
+
+| Number | Standalone | Before counter | Example |
+|--------|-----------|----------------|---------|
+| 1 | 하나 | 한 | 한 개 (one item) |
+| 2 | 둘 | 두 | 두 명 (two people) |
+| 3 | 셋 | 세 | 세 잔 (three cups) |
+| 4 | 넷 | 네 | 네 마리 (four animals) |
+| 5-10 | same | same | 다섯 개, 여섯 명 |
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **개 is the default**: When unsure which counter to use, 개 (general object) is usually acceptable
+2. **Most counters use native numbers**: 개, 명, 마리, 잔, 권 all pair with native numbers
+3. **Sino counters**: 번 (times), 분 (minutes), 층 (floors) pair with Sino-Korean numbers
+4. **Shortened forms**: 한/두/세/네 before counters (not 하나/둘/셋/넷)
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-num-04-counters" type="matching" title="Match Counters to Categories" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ko-num-04-counters"}
+
+**Question:** Which counter do you use for each?
+
+- One dog = 강아지 한 ___
+- Three books = 책 세 ___
+- Two cups of water = 물 두 ___
+- Four people = 사람 네 ___
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- One dog = 강아지 한 마리
+- Three books = 책 세 권
+- Two cups of water = 물 두 잔
+- Four people = 사람 네 명
+
+**Explanation:** Each category uses a specific counter. 마리 for animals, 권 for books/volumes, 잔 for cups of liquid, 명 for people.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-num-04-sentences" type="fill-in-blank" title="Ordering at a Café" skill="pattern-application" objectiveId="obj-ko-num-04-sentences"}
+
+**Question:** You are at a café. How do you order these items?
+
+1. Two coffees: 커피 ___ ___
+2. One juice: 주스 ___ ___
+3. Three bottles of water: 물 ___ ___
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. 커피 두 잔 (keo-pi du jan)
+2. 주스 한 잔 (ju-seu han jan)
+3. 물 세 병 (mul se byeong)
+
+**Explanation:** Drinks in cups use 잔, bottled drinks use 병. Remember the shortened forms: 두 (not 둘), 한 (not 하나), 세 (not 셋).
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 5, you will learn how to tell time, talk about dates, and use Korean numbers in everyday money situations.
+`;
+export {
+  n as default
+};

package/dist/syllabi/numbers/lessons/lesson-05.mdx.js

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+const n = `---
+type: lesson
+id: korean-numbers-lesson-05
+title: "Lesson 5 — Time, Dates, and Money (시간, 날짜, 돈)"
+description: "Use Korean numbers to tell time, express dates, and handle money"
+order: 5
+parentId: ko-numbers
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - numbers
+  - time
+  - dates
+  - money
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 30
+  prerequisites: [korean-numbers-lesson-04]
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ko-num-05-time
+      description: "Tell time in Korean using hours and minutes"
+      skill: word-production
+    - id: obj-ko-num-05-dates
+      description: "Say dates and years in Korean"
+      skill: word-pronunciation
+    - id: obj-ko-num-05-money
+      description: "Express Korean won amounts"
+      skill: situational-response
+---
+
+# Lesson 5 — Time, Dates, and Money (시간, 날짜, 돈)
+
+## Introduction
+
+Numbers are most useful in practical contexts. In this final lesson of the Korean numbers syllabus, you will learn how to tell time, state dates, and use numbers for money — the three most essential number applications in daily Korean life.
+
+## Telling the Time
+
+### Key Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-time-words" title="Time Vocabulary"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-si" word="시 (時)" pronunciation="si" meaning="o'clock — hour marker (with native numbers)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-bun" word="분 (分)" pronunciation="bun" meaning="minute — minute marker (with Sino-Korean numbers)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-ban" word="반" pronunciation="ban" meaning="half — as in half past the hour"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-am" word="오전" pronunciation="o-jeon" meaning="a.m. — before noon"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-pm" word="오후" pronunciation="o-hu" meaning="p.m. — after noon"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-jigeum" word="지금" pronunciation="ji-geum" meaning="now"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-time-myeot" word="몇 시예요?" pronunciation="myeot si-ye-yo?" meaning="What time is it?"}
+
+:::
+
+### How to Say the Time
+
+**Structure:** [오전/오후] + [hour (native)] 시 + [minute (Sino)] 분
+
+| Time | Korean | Romanization |
+|------|--------|-------------|
+| 1:00 | 한 시 | han si |
+| 3:30 | 세 시 삼십 분 (or: 세 시 반) | se si sam-sip bun |
+| 7:15 | 일곱 시 십오 분 | il-gop si si-bo bun |
+| 12:00 PM | 오후 열두 시 | o-hu yeol-du si |
+| 6:45 AM | 오전 여섯 시 사십오 분 | o-jeon yeo-seot si sa-si-bo bun |
+
+**Memory rule:** Hours = Native Korean (한, 두, 세...); Minutes = Sino-Korean (십, 이십, 삼십...)
+
+## Dates
+
+### Date Vocabulary
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-date-words" title="Date Vocabulary"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-date-nyeon" word="년 (年)" pronunciation="nyeon" meaning="year (with Sino-Korean numbers)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-date-wol" word="월 (月)" pronunciation="wol" meaning="month (with Sino-Korean numbers)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-date-il" word="일 (日)" pronunciation="il" meaning="day/date (with Sino-Korean numbers)"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-date-onil" word="오늘" pronunciation="o-neul" meaning="today"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-date-eoje" word="어제" pronunciation="eo-je" meaning="yesterday"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-date-naeil" word="내일" pronunciation="nae-il" meaning="tomorrow"}
+
+:::
+
+### Months of the Year
+
+Korean months are simply numbers + 월 (no special names):
+
+| Month | Korean | Romanization |
+|-------|--------|-------------|
+| January | 일월 | il-wol |
+| February | 이월 | i-wol |
+| March | 삼월 | sam-wol |
+| June | 유월 | yu-wol |
+| July | 칠월 | chil-wol |
+| October | 시월 | si-wol |
+| December | 십이월 | si-bi-wol |
+
+**Special cases:** June = 유월 (not 육월), October = 시월 (not 십월) — these are the only irregular months.
+
+### Saying Dates
+
+**Structure:** [Year] 년 [Month] 월 [Day] 일
+
+Example: February 14, 2025 = **이천이십오 년 이월 십사 일**
+
+## Money — Korean Won (원)
+
+### Key Denominations
+
+:::vocabulary-set{id="ko-money" title="Korean Won Denominations"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-won-100" word="백 원" pronunciation="baek won" meaning="100 won coin"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-won-500" word="오백 원" pronunciation="o-baek won" meaning="500 won coin"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-won-1000" word="천 원" pronunciation="cheon won" meaning="1,000 won bill"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-won-5000" word="오천 원" pronunciation="o-cheon won" meaning="5,000 won bill"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-won-10000" word="만 원" pronunciation="man won" meaning="10,000 won bill"}
+
+::vocab-item{id="ko-won-50000" word="오만 원" pronunciation="o-man won" meaning="50,000 won bill"}
+
+:::
+
+### Shopping Phrases
+
+| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
+|--------|-------------|---------|
+| 얼마예요? | eol-ma-ye-yo? | How much is it? |
+| 이거 얼마예요? | i-geo eol-ma-ye-yo? | How much is this? |
+| 오천 원이에요. | o-cheon wo-ni-e-yo. | It is 5,000 won. |
+| 계산해 주세요. | gye-san-hae ju-se-yo. | Please give me the bill. |
+| 거스름돈 | geo-seu-reum-don | change (money returned) |
+
+### Common Prices in Korea
+
+| Item | Typical price | Korean |
+|------|--------------|--------|
+| Coffee (café) | ~5,500원 | 오천오백 원 |
+| Subway fare | ~1,400원 | 천사백 원 |
+| Convenience store snack | ~1,500원 | 천오백 원 |
+| Budget lunch | ~8,000원 | 팔천 원 |
+
+## Putting It All Together
+
+Typical conversation:
+
+**A:** 지금 몇 시예요? (Ji-geum myeot si-ye-yo? — What time is it now?)
+**B:** 오후 두 시 삼십 분이에요. (O-hu du si sam-sip bu-ni-e-yo. — It is 2:30 PM.)
+
+**A:** 오늘 며칠이에요? (O-neul myeo-chi-ri-e-yo? — What date is today?)
+**B:** 삼월 십오 일이에요. (Sam-wol si-bo i-ri-e-yo. — It is March 15th.)
+
+**A:** 커피 얼마예요? (Keo-pi eol-ma-ye-yo? — How much is the coffee?)
+**B:** 오천 원이에요. (O-cheon wo-ni-e-yo. — It is 5,000 won.)
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **Time rule**: Hours = native (한, 두, 세), minutes = Sino (십, 이십, 삼십)
+2. **반 (ban)** = half past: 두 시 반 = 2:30
+3. **Months = number + 월**: June (유월) and October (시월) are the only exceptions
+4. **만 = 10,000**: Prices in Korea often involve 만 원 units
+
+## Practice Exercises
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-num-05-time" type="fill-in-blank" title="Tell the Time" skill="word-production" objectiveId="obj-ko-num-05-time"}
+
+**Question:** Say these times in Korean:
+
+1. 9:00 AM
+2. 4:30 PM
+3. 11:15 PM
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. 오전 아홉 시 (o-jeon a-hop si)
+2. 오후 네 시 반 (o-hu ne si ban)
+3. 오후 열한 시 십오 분 (o-hu yeol-han si si-bo bun)
+
+**Explanation:** Hours use native Korean: 아홉 (9), 네 (4, shortened from 넷), 열한 (11 = 열+하나→열한). Minutes use Sino-Korean: 십오 (15). 반 is a shortcut for 삼십 분 (half past).
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-num-05-dates" type="fill-in-blank" title="Say the Date" skill="word-pronunciation" objectiveId="obj-ko-num-05-dates"}
+
+**Question:** Say these dates in Korean:
+
+1. March 3rd
+2. December 25th
+3. The year 2025
+
+**Answer:**
+
+1. 삼월 삼 일 (sam-wol sam il)
+2. 십이월 이십오 일 (si-bi-wol i-si-bo il)
+3. 이천이십오 년 (i-cheon-i-sip-o nyeon)
+
+**Explanation:** All date components (year, month, day) use Sino-Korean numbers. 십이월 = 12+월, 이십오 일 = 25th. The year 2025 = 이천(2000) + 이십오(25) = 이천이십오.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-num-05-money" type="fill-in-blank" title="Shopping Math" skill="situational-response" objectiveId="obj-ko-num-05-money"}
+
+**Question:** You buy items that cost 3,500원 and 7,200원. How much total, and how do you say each price?
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- 3,500원 = 삼천오백 원 (sam-cheon-o-baek won)
+- 7,200원 = 칠천이백 원 (chil-cheon-i-baek won)
+- Total: 10,700원 = 만칠백 원 (man-chil-baek won)
+
+**Explanation:** Korean prices decompose: 3,500 = 삼천(3,000) + 오백(500). The total 10,700 = 만(10,000) + 칠백(700). Note that once you reach 만 (10,000), you express thousands differently: 만칠백 = 10,700, not "십천칠백."
+
+:::
+
+## Congratulations!
+
+You have completed the Korean Numbers syllabus. You now know:
+- Sino-Korean numbers 1 through large numbers (만, 백만...)
+- Native Korean numbers 1-10 and their shortened forms
+- Essential counters (개, 명, 마리, 잔, 권...)
+- Time, date, and money expressions
+
+Continue with the Essentials syllabus to put these numbers to use in real conversations!
+`;
+export {
+  n as default
+};

package/package.json

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+{
+  "name": "@syllst/ko",
+  "version": "0.1.1",
+  "description": "Korean SYLLST content - Hangul alphabet, numbers, and essentials syllabi",
+  "type": "module",
+  "main": "./dist/index.js",
+  "types": "./dist/index.d.ts",
+  "exports": {
+    ".": {
+      "types": "./dist/index.d.ts",
+      "import": "./dist/index.js"
+    },
+    "./alphabet": {
+      "types": "./dist/syllabi/alphabet/index.d.ts",
+      "import": "./dist/syllabi/alphabet/index.js"
+    },
+    "./numbers": {
+      "types": "./dist/syllabi/numbers/index.d.ts",
+      "import": "./dist/syllabi/numbers/index.js"
+    },
+    "./essentials": {
+      "types": "./dist/syllabi/essentials/index.d.ts",
+      "import": "./dist/syllabi/essentials/index.js"
+    }
+  },
+  "files": [
+    "dist",
+    "src/syllabi/**/*.mdx"
+  ],
+  "dependencies": {},
+  "devDependencies": {
+    "tsx": "^4.7.0",
+    "vite": "^7.3.1",
+    "vite-plugin-dts": "^4.5.4",
+    "vitest": "^4.0.18",
+    "@laeng/ko": "0.1.1",
+    "@syllst/content-shared": "0.2.2"
+  },
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+  },
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+    "hangul",
+    "language-learning",
+    "syllst",
+    "mdx",
+    "alphabet",
+    "jamo",
+    "numbers",
+    "counting",
+    "essentials",
+    "phrases",
+    "greetings"
+  ],
+  "license": "MIT",
+  "repository": {
+    "type": "git",
+    "url": "https://github.com/fustilio/polyglot-bundles",
+    "directory": "packages/ko/syllst"
+  },
+  "scripts": {
+    "build": "vite build",
+    "clean": "rm -rf dist",
+    "lint": "eslint src",
+    "test": "vitest run --passWithNoTests"
+  }
+}

package/src/syllabi/alphabet/lessons/lesson-01.mdx

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+---
+type: lesson
+id: korean-hangul-lesson-01
+title: "Lesson 1 — Basic Vowels I (ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ)"
+description: "Learn the first four Korean basic vowels: a, ya, eo, yeo"
+order: 1
+parentId: ko-alphabet
+difficulty: beginner
+cefrLevel: A1
+categories:
+  - vowels
+  - basic-characters
+metadata:
+  estimatedTime: 20
+  prerequisites: []
+  learningObjectives:
+    - id: obj-ko-alph-01-recognize
+      description: "Recognize the vowels ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ"
+      skill: character-recognition
+      references: [a, ya, eo, yeo]
+    - id: obj-ko-alph-01-sounds
+      description: "Map each vowel to its sound"
+      skill: character-sound-mapping
+      references: [a, ya, eo, yeo]
+---
+
+# Lesson 1 — Basic Vowels I (ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ)
+
+## Introduction
+
+Welcome to Hangul, the Korean writing system. Hangul was created in 1443 by King Sejong the Great to promote literacy. Unlike Chinese characters or Japanese kanji, Hangul is a phonemic alphabet — each symbol represents a sound, not a word or idea.
+
+Hangul is made up of two types of letters: **자음 (jaeum)** — consonants — and **모음 (moeum)** — vowels. These letters are combined into syllable blocks to write Korean words.
+
+In this first lesson, you will learn four of the ten basic vowels.
+
+## What Is a Vowel in Hangul?
+
+Korean vowels are written as vertical or horizontal strokes. They cannot stand alone as syllables — they are always combined with a consonant. The silent consonant **ㅇ (ieung)** is used as a placeholder when a vowel starts a syllable.
+
+For example: **아** = ㅇ (silent) + ㅏ (a sound) = "a"
+
+## Characters
+
+:::character-set{id="ko-vowels-1" title="Basic Vowels I"}
+
+::character{id="a" canonicalRef="a" char="ㅏ" name="ㅏ 아 (a)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="a" data:ipa="a"}
+
+::character{id="ya" canonicalRef="ya" char="ㅑ" name="ㅑ 야 (ya)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="ya" data:ipa="ja"}
+
+::character{id="eo" canonicalRef="eo" char="ㅓ" name="ㅓ 어 (eo)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="eo" data:ipa="ʌ"}
+
+::character{id="yeo" canonicalRef="yeo" char="ㅕ" name="ㅕ 여 (yeo)" charType="vowel" data:romanization="yeo" data:ipa="jʌ"}
+
+:::
+
+## Pronunciation Guide
+
+| Character | Romanization | Sound | English Approximation |
+|-----------|-------------|-------|----------------------|
+| ㅏ | a | /a/ | "a" in "father" |
+| ㅑ | ya | /ja/ | "ya" in "yard" |
+| ㅓ | eo | /ʌ/ | "u" in "but" (but lower) |
+| ㅕ | yeo | /jʌ/ | "yuh" — like "ya" but with eo sound |
+
+**Note on ㅓ (eo):** This vowel is often difficult for English speakers. It sounds like the "u" in "but" but with your mouth more open. Try keeping your lips relaxed and slightly open.
+
+## Shape Pattern
+
+Notice the visual pattern:
+
+- **ㅏ** — a vertical line with a short horizontal stroke pointing right
+- **ㅑ** — same as ㅏ but with **two** short strokes (the "y" prefix doubles the stroke)
+- **ㅓ** — a vertical line with a short horizontal stroke pointing **left**
+- **ㅕ** — same as ㅓ but with **two** short strokes (the "y" prefix doubles the stroke)
+
+This pattern continues throughout Hangul: adding an extra stroke creates the "y" version of any vowel.
+
+## Syllable Formation
+
+When these vowels combine with the silent consonant ㅇ:
+
+| Vowel | Syllable | Pronunciation |
+|-------|----------|---------------|
+| ㅏ | 아 | a |
+| ㅑ | 야 | ya |
+| ㅓ | 어 | eo |
+| ㅕ | 여 | yeo |
+
+## Practice Words
+
+| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
+|--------|-------------|---------|
+| 아이 | a-i | child |
+| 야구 | ya-gu | baseball |
+| 어머니 | eo-meo-ni | mother |
+| 여기 | yeo-gi | here |
+
+## Key Points
+
+1. **Hangul is systematic**: Vowels follow visual patterns (extra stroke = "y" prefix)
+2. **ㅇ is the silent placeholder**: Used when a vowel opens a syllable
+3. **ㅓ is unique**: The sound has no perfect English equivalent; keep lips relaxed
+4. **Vertical vowels** (ㅏ, ㅑ, ㅓ, ㅕ) go to the right of a consonant in a syllable block
+
+## Practice Recognition
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-alph-01-recognition" type="matching" title="Match Vowels to Sounds" skill="character-recognition" tests="a,ya,eo,yeo" objectiveId="obj-ko-alph-01-recognize"}
+
+**Question:** Match each Hangul vowel to its romanization
+
+- ㅏ
+- ㅑ
+- ㅓ
+- ㅕ
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ㅏ = a
+- ㅑ = ya
+- ㅓ = eo
+- ㅕ = yeo
+
+**Explanation:** The four vowels follow a clear visual pattern. ㅏ and ㅓ are mirror images of each other. ㅑ and ㅕ add an extra stroke to create the "y" variants.
+
+:::
+
+:::exercise{id="ko-alph-01-sounds" type="fill-in-blank" title="Sound Mapping" skill="character-sound-mapping" tests="a,ya,eo,yeo" objectiveId="obj-ko-alph-01-sounds"}
+
+**Question:** What sound does each vowel make?
+
+- ㅏ sounds like ___
+- ㅑ sounds like ___
+- ㅓ sounds like ___
+- ㅕ sounds like ___
+
+**Answer:**
+
+- ㅏ = /a/ as in "father"
+- ㅑ = /ja/ as in "yard"
+- ㅓ = /ʌ/ as in "but" (lips more open)
+- ㅕ = /jʌ/ — "yuh" sound
+
+**Explanation:** These four vowels form two pairs: ㅏ/ㅑ and ㅓ/ㅕ. The "y" variants simply add a "y" sound before the base vowel.
+
+:::
+
+## What's Next
+
+In Lesson 2, you will learn three more basic vowels: ㅗ (o), ㅛ (yo), and ㅜ (u) — the horizontal vowels of Hangul.