Alphabet Practice in Context
CEFR: A1
Read/Listen first
We practice letters with names and items. I say, “My name is Omar.” You say, “I’m sorry. Can you repeat, please?” I spell, “It’s Omar. O as an orange, M as a monkey, A as an apple, R as a rainbow.” We also say items: hat, turtle, nest, zebra, kite. We write the first letter for each word and say the sounds.⚡ Learning goals
- I can link letters to words.
- I can spell a short name.
- I can say first letters.
✨ Key language
- O as an orange. “We use items to show letters.”
- Can you repeat, please? “Ask for a name again.”
- My name is Omar. “Give simple identity.”
⚙️ Rules & Grammar — 4 Structures
1️⃣ Be for names
Rule: Use am/is to give a name.Examples: My name is Omar; I am Omar; This is Omar
Common pitfall + fix: Missing is in ‘My name is’ — Add is after name.
Choose the correct sentence.
Tip: Use is with name.
Fill with the best answer: I ___ Omar.
Tip: Use am with I.
2️⃣ Imperatives for practice
Rule: Use base verbs to give short tasks.Examples: Write the first letter; Say the sound; Spell your name
Common pitfall + fix: Adding to before the verb — Start with the verb.
Pick the imperative.
Tip: Use base verb.
Fill with the best answer: ___ your name slowly.
Tip: Use base verb in imperative.
3️⃣ A/An with items
Rule: Use an before vowel sounds and a before others.Examples: an apple; a turtle; a zebra
Common pitfall + fix: Using a before vowel — Choose an for vowels.
Select the correct phrase.
Tip: Apple starts with a vowel sound.
Fill with the best answer: It is ___ umbrella.
Tip: Umbrella starts with a vowel sound.
4️⃣ This/That with items
Rule: Use this for near items; that for far items.Examples: This is a hat; That is a kite; This is a nest
Common pitfall + fix: Wrong choice for distance — Use that for far things.
Choose the best option.
Tip: Use this + is for one item.
Fill with the best answer: ___ is a kite in the sky.
Tip: The kite is not near.
✍️ Vocabulary
apple
Meaning: a red or green fruitSynonyms: fruit, snack
Chunk/Idiom: an apple
Example: A is for apple.
Morphology: noun; plural apples
Self-practice: Say and write apple.
hat
Meaning: clothing on your headSynonyms: cap, bonnet
Chunk/Idiom: a hat
Example: H is for hat.
Morphology: noun; plural hats
Self-practice: Say and write hat.
turtle
Meaning: animal with a hard shellSynonyms: animal, reptile
Chunk/Idiom: a turtle
Example: T is for turtle.
Morphology: noun; plural turtles
Self-practice: Say and write turtle.
nest
Meaning: home for birdsSynonyms: home, shelter
Chunk/Idiom: a nest
Example: N is for nest.
Morphology: noun; plural nests
Self-practice: Say and write nest.
zebra
Meaning: black and white animalSynonyms: animal, horse
Chunk/Idiom: a zebra
Example: Z is for zebra.
Morphology: noun; plural zebras
Self-practice: Say and write zebra.
kite
Meaning: paper toy that fliesSynonyms: toy, flyer
Chunk/Idiom: a kite
Example: K is for kite.
Morphology: noun; plural kites
Self-practice: Say and write kite.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
My name is Omar.
O as an orange.
Write the first letter.
Spell your name slowly.
✏️ Exercises
Grammar
Which sentence is correct?
Tip: Use is with name.
Choose the imperative.
Tip: Base verb for imperative.
Fill with the best answer:
It is ___ apple.Tip: Use an before vowels.
Fill with the best answer:
___ is a kite in the sky.Tip: Use that for far things.
Vocabulary & Comprehension
Which words are in the mini-text?
Tip: These words appear.
What name is spelled?
Tip: The text spells Omar.
Fill with the best answer:
We ___ the first letter.Tip: Base verb with we.
Fill with the best answer:
Please ___ your name slowly.Tip: Use base verb in imperative.
✅ Guided practice
Mini-dialogue:
A: Hi. What is your name?B: My name is Omar.
A: Can you repeat, please?
Why this matters:
Letters link to words. Spelling makes names clear. Short steps help A1.Verb & Adjective Pack:
write — Write the first letter.say — Say the sound of the letter.
spell — Spell the name slowly.
Try & compare:
Fill with the best answer: It is ___ apple.
Tip: Use an before vowels.
Self-correction: Fix the sentence: My name Omar.
Tip: Add is after name.
Practice aloud: Listen, repeat, then type the sentence.
Spell your name slowly.
Tip: Keep a slow, clear pace.