The English Alphabet (A–Z)
The English alphabet is the fundamental building block of the language. It consists of 26 letters, each with an uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) form.
What is the English Alphabet?
The alphabet is a collection of letters used to write a language. The English alphabet uses the Latin script and is the first step to reading, writing, and speaking. Each letter represents one or more sounds, which combine to form words.
The 26 Letters
The alphabet is divided into two forms: uppercase and lowercase.
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
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
Vowels and Consonants
The 26 letters are divided into two important groups.
Vowels (5 Letters)
Vowels are special letters that form the main sound in a syllable. Every English word has at least one vowel.
AEIOU
Consonants (21 Letters)
Consonants are all the other letters in the alphabet. They work with vowels to create words.
BCDFGHJKLMNPQRSTVWXYZ
How to Learn the Alphabet
- Start with the ABC song to remember the order of the letters.
- Use flashcards with pictures to associate letters with words (e.g., A for Apple).
- Practice writing each letter in both uppercase and lowercase forms.
- Watch phonics videos online to learn the sounds each letter makes.
Why is it important?
Learning the English alphabet is the first and most critical step to reading, writing, and speaking. Without knowing the letters and their sounds, you cannot form words, understand pronunciation, or communicate effectively in English.