English Alphabet
English Alphabet is a fundamental module that introduces the 26 letters of the English language, their pronunciation, and basic usage. Perfect for beginners starting their journey in English.
Alphabet Overview
The English alphabet has 26 letters. Each letter has a name and a typical sound. Letters can be written in uppercase or lowercase. The alphabet order is fixed and is used for sorting words.
Uppercase Letters
Uppercase letters are used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns. They are larger forms of the letters and have standard shapes in printed writing. In handwriting, uppercase letters often have simplified forms. The alphabet in uppercase is 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.
Lowercase Letters
Lowercase letters are used for most writing inside sentences. They are smaller forms of the letters and have standard shapes in printed writing. Some lowercase letters have parts that go above or below the main line in handwriting. The alphabet in lowercase is 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.
Letter Names
Each letter has a name that is used when spelling words aloud. The name is stable even when the letter makes different sounds in words. Knowing the names allows you to spell and recognize written words.
| Word/Phrase | Definition |
|---|---|
 A |  The name of the first letter of the English alphabet. |
 B | The name of the second letter of the English alphabet. |
 C | The name of the third letter of the English alphabet. |
 D | The name of the fourth letter of the English alphabet. |
 E | The name of the fifth letter of the English alphabet. |
 F | The name of the sixth letter of the English alphabet. |
 G | The name of the seventh letter of the English alphabet. |
 H | The name of the eighth letter of the English alphabet. |
 I | The name of the ninth letter of the English alphabet. |
 J | The name of the tenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 K | The name of the eleventh letter of the English alphabet. |
 L | The name of the twelfth letter of the English alphabet. |
 M | The name of the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 N | The name of the fourteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 O | The name of the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 P | The name of the sixteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 Q | The name of the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 R | The name of the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 S | The name of the nineteenth letter of the English alphabet. |
 T | The name of the twentieth letter of the English alphabet. |
 U | The name of the twenty-first letter of the English alphabet. |
 V | The name of the twenty-second letter of the English alphabet. |
| W | The name of the twenty-third letter of the English alphabet. |
 X | The name of the twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet. |
 Y | The name of the twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet. |
 Z | The name of the twenty-sixth letter of the English alphabet. |
Basic Letter Sounds
Many letters have a common sound they make at the beginning of words. English spelling does not always match pronunciation, but knowing the typical sound helps with reading. This unit lists the usual sounds for each letter at the start of simple words.
| Word/Phrase | Definition |
|---|---|
 A (as in apple) |  A common sound for A at the start of words like apple. |
 B (as in bat) | A common sound for B at the start of words like bat. |
 C (as in cat) | A common sound for C at the start of words like cat. |
 D (as in dog) | A common sound for D at the start of words like dog. |
| E (as in egg) | A common sound for E at the start of words like egg. |
 F (as in fish) | A common sound for F at the start of words like fish. |
 G (as in goat) | A common sound for G at the start of words like goat. |
 H (as in hat) | A common sound for H at the start of words like hat. |
 I (as in igloo) | A common sound for I at the start of words like igloo. |
 J (as in jam) | A common sound for J at the start of words like jam. |
 K (as in kite) | A common sound for K at the start of words like kite. |
 L (as in leaf) | A common sound for L at the start of words like leaf. |
 M (as in map) | A common sound for M at the start of words like map. |
 N (as in net) | A common sound for N at the start of words like net. |
 O (as in octopus) | A common sound for O at the start of words like octopus. |
 P (as in pen) | A common sound for P at the start of words like pen. |
 Q (as in queen) | A common sound for Q at the start of words like queen, usually spelled QU. |
 R (as in run) | A common sound for R at the start of words like run. |
 S (as in sun) | A common sound for S at the start of words like sun. |
 T (as in top) | A common sound for T at the start of words like top. |
 U (as in umbrella) | A common sound for U at the start of words like umbrella. |
 V (as in van) | A common sound for V at the start of words like van. |
 W (as in win) | A common sound for W at the start of words like win. |
 X (as in box, final sound) | A common sound for X at the end of words like box, pronounced as k + s. |
 Y (as in yes) | A common sound for Y at the start of words like yes. |
 Z (as in zip) | A common sound for Z at the start of words like zip. |
Alphabet Skills
Recognizing the alphabet means matching letter shapes to their names and sounds. Writing the alphabet means forming each letter clearly in uppercase and lowercase. Saying the alphabet in order is a basic skill for spelling and using dictionaries.