← Pre-A1 English Starter25 min
GUIDED LESSON

Alphabet and Core English Sounds

Recognize letters and pronounce common English sounds clearly.

Lesson focus

Recognize letters and pronounce common English sounds clearly.

Core idea

English spelling and pronunciation are not identical. Learn letter names, then practice sound groups such as /p/ vs /b/, /t/ vs /d/, and short vowels.

Examples

P: pen, map, stop.

B: bag, job, cab.

Short i: sit, big, fish.

Useful vocabulary

WordMeaning
soundwhat you hear when a word is spoken
spellsay or write the letters in a word
repeatsay again

Active practice

Do this now: Say your name, spell it slowly, then repeat five simple words: pen, bag, sit, map, fish.

Fast review

  • Explain the rule in your own words.
  • Say at least three examples without reading.
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