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Alphabet Lesson

This document is a lesson on mastering the English alphabet for adults, detailing the 26 letters, their pronunciations, and common mistakes. It includes exercises for writing, listening, and pronunciation practice, as well as real-world applications for using the alphabet. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of practicing sounds, focusing on difficult letters, and applying learning in everyday situations.

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Alphabet Lesson

This document is a lesson on mastering the English alphabet for adults, detailing the 26 letters, their pronunciations, and common mistakes. It includes exercises for writing, listening, and pronunciation practice, as well as real-world applications for using the alphabet. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of practicing sounds, focusing on difficult letters, and applying learning in everyday situations.

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COMPLETE

LESSON-1: Mastering the English Alphabet for


Adults CONNECTING THE WORLD
ENGLISH!
Look at these symbols. Say something about them.

Letters of the Alphabet

A B C D E F
G H I J K L
M N O P Q R
S T U V W X
Y Z
PART 1: Understanding the Alphabet (A-Z)
The English alphabet has 26 letters, divided into:
 5 vowels: A, E, I, O, U
 21 consonants: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W,
X, Y, Z

Letters, Pronunciations, and Common Mistakes and Tips


Lette Pronunciatio Exampl Common Mistakes & Tips
r n e Word
A /eɪ/ Apple Avoid saying "ah" (French influence)
B /biː/ Ball Make sure to pronounce the B sound clearly
C /siː/ Cat Soft C (city) vs. Hard C (cat)
D /diː/ Dog Tongue touches upper teeth
E /iː/ Elephant Avoid pronouncing it like French "é"
F /ɛf/ Fish No vibration (unlike "V")
G /dʒiː/ Goat Soft G (giraffe) vs. Hard G (goat)
H /eɪtʃ/ House English H is aspirated, breathe out
I /aɪ/ Ice Keep it long, not "ee"
J /dʒeɪ/ Jump "J" is like "D" + "ZH" sound
K /keɪ/ King Silent in "kn" (know, knife)
L /ɛl/ Lion Tongue behind upper teeth
M /ɛm/ Monkey Lips together
N /ɛn/ Night Tongue against upper teeth
O /oʊ/ Orange Avoid saying "aw" (French influence)
P /piː/ Pen Use strong air puff
Q /kjuː/ Queen Always with U in words
R /ɑːr/ (US) /ɑː/ (UK) Red Curl tongue back (not guttural)
S /ɛs/ Sun Soft S vs. hard Z (his vs. hiss)
T /tiː/ Table Touch tongue on teeth
U /juː/ Umbrella "U" is "you" sound in most words
V /viː/ Van Top teeth on lower lip
W /ˈdʌb.ljuː/ Water Lips form "oo" shape
X /ɛks/ Box Sounds like "ks" (box), "gz" (exam)
Y /waɪ/ Yellow "Y" as consonant (yes) or vowel (gym)
Z /ziː/ (US), /zed/ Zebra Soft buzzing sound
(UK)
PART 3: Exercises & Drills
Exercise 1: Write & Pronounce
Task: Write the alphabet in uppercase & lowercase and say each letter aloud.
Example: "A – /eɪ/ – Apple, B – /biː/ – Ball…"

Exercise 2: Listening Challenge


 Task: Listen to words and identify the first letter.
Example: I say "Table" → You say "T"
Audio Resources: Use Google Translate or a pronunciation app.

Exercise 3: Difficult Letter Practice


 Task: Repeat these problematic letters 10 times:
H – R – TH – W/V – J/G

Minimal Pairs:
Hat – At
Red – Led
Think – Sink
Win – Vin
Gym – Jim

Exercise 4: Alphabet Dictation


 Task: I say 5 random letters → You write them.
Example: I say "C, F, L, R, U" → You write them.

Exercise 5: Alphabet Flashcards


 Task: Create flashcards with letter + image (e.g., B 🏀 = Ball).
Goal: Recognize letters instantly without thinking.

Exercise 6: Pronunciation Drills


 Task: Repeat these sentences focusing on tricky sounds:
 H: "Harry has a happy heart.
 R: "Richard rarely runs rapidly.
 TH: "Three thirsty thieves thought thoroughly.
 W/V: "We went west while Victor visited Venice.
 J/G: "Giant giraffes jogged joyfully in January.

PART 4: Speaking & Real-Life Practice


Real-World Practice Ideas:
 Spell your name aloud: "My name is D-E-S-M-O-N-D."
 Read road signs, brand names, and labels aloud.
 Practice letter sounds with a native English speaker or AI assistant.
 Record yourself pronouncing the alphabet and compare with native pronunciation.

Summary: Key Takeaways


 Master letter pronunciation by practicing IPA sounds.
 Train difficult letters with focused drills (H, R, TH, W/V, J/G).
 Memorize letters using word associations, visuals, and songs.
 Apply learning in real-world situations (spelling names, reading signs).

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