Niveau CECR : A1
Read/Listen first
Learners often use simple objects to help with letters in calls. For A, we say “apple”; for B, “banana”; for C, “cat”. Using common words makes letters easy to hear. When you spell your name, choose clear words and speak slowly. Repeat the whole word at the end to check. This method is friendly and fast in short service calls.⚡ Learning goals
- Choose simple words to support each letter.
- Give clear, short instructions for spelling.
- Repeat the full word to confirm at the end.
✨ Grammar Points — 4 Structures
1️⃣ Using everyday nouns for letters
Rule: Pick one clear, common noun per letter.
Examples: A as in apple. B as in banana. C as in cat.
Practice prompt: Give two: D and E.
✅ D as in dog. E as in egg.
Exercise: Give two: M and N.
✅ M as in monkey. N as in nest.
Common pitfall + fix: Avoid rare or long words.
2️⃣ Present simple statements
Rule: Use present simple to explain routines.
Examples: We spell names slowly. I repeat the city. They confirm the email.
Practice prompt: Write a routine sentence about spelling.
✅ We use common words for letters.
Exercise: Write one about repeating.
✅ I repeat the full word at the end.
Common pitfall + fix: Keep sentences short.
3️⃣ Imperatives for instructions
Rule: Base verb + object for simple instructions.
Examples: Speak slowly. Spell the surname. Confirm the time.
Practice prompt: Turn into an imperative: “You can speak slowly.”
✅ Speak slowly.
Exercise: Instruction for spelling a city.
✅ Spell the city name.
Common pitfall + fix: Avoid subjects; start with the verb.
4️⃣ Final confirmation
Rule: Say the full item after letters to close.
Examples: P‑A‑R‑I‑S — Paris. A‑N‑A — Ana. M‑I‑A — Mia.
Practice prompt: Confirm M‑I‑A.
✅ MIA — Mia.
Exercise: Confirm P‑A‑R‑K.
✅ PARK — Park.
Common pitfall + fix: Always close with the full word.
✍️ Vocabulary (6 entries)
apple
Meaning: a common fruit used for letter A.
Synonyms: fruit, snack
Chunk/Idiom: ““A as in apple””
Example: A as in apple helps listeners.
Morphology: noun; countable; everyday
Self-practice: Say A as in apple aloud.
banana
Meaning: a common fruit used for letter B.
Synonyms: fruit, snack
Chunk/Idiom: ““B as in banana””
Example: B as in banana is very clear.
Morphology: noun; countable; everyday
Self-practice: Say B as in banana aloud.
cat
Meaning: a common animal used for letter C.
Synonyms: kitten, feline
Chunk/Idiom: ““C as in cat””
Example: C as in cat is easy to hear.
Morphology: noun; countable; everyday
Self-practice: Say C as in cat aloud.
dog
Meaning: a common animal used for letter D.
Synonyms: puppy, canine
Chunk/Idiom: ““D as in dog””
Example: D as in dog is simple and short.
Morphology: noun; countable; everyday
Self-practice: Say D as in dog aloud.
egg
Meaning: a common food used for letter E.
Synonyms: food, oval
Chunk/Idiom: ““E as in egg””
Example: E as in egg is a short example.
Morphology: noun; countable; everyday
Self-practice: Say E as in egg aloud.
nest
Meaning: a home for birds, used for letter N.
Synonyms: bird home, roost
Chunk/Idiom: ““N as in nest””
Example: N as in nest sounds natural.
Morphology: noun; countable; everyday
Self-practice: Say N as in nest aloud.
☁️ Examples (+ audio)
- A as in apple; B as in banana.
- C as in cat; D as in dog.
- Spell slowly, then repeat the word.
- P A R K — Park.
✏️ Exercises
1) Grammar
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Which is correct for a polite request?
1) Repeat please. 2) You repeat please. 3) Could you repeat, please?
✔︎ Answer: 3 — Uses “Could you…” for politeness. -
Make a question for the name.
1) What is your name? 2) What your name is? 3) What do your name?
✔︎ Answer: 1 — Wh‑word + be + subject. -
Fill with the best answer: My name __ Lina.
→ Solution: is — Present simple of “be”. -
Fill with the best answer: __ you spell that, please?
→ Solution: Could — Polite request form.
2) Vocabulary & Comprehension
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In a call, “noise on the line” means…
1) the phone is silent 2) the connection is not clear 3) the caller is loud
✔︎ Answer: 2 — The connection is not clear. -
“Confirm” is closest to…
1) delete 2) check 3) ignore
✔︎ Answer: 2 — “Confirm” = check/verify. -
Fill with the best answer: Please __ your surname.
→ Solution: spell — Say letters in order. -
Fill with the best answer: I can’t hear. Could you __, please?
→ Solution: repeat — Ask to say again.
⚙️ Integrated content
Mini-dialogue — Natural situation
A: A as in apple, N as in nest.
B: Thanks. Please repeat the word.
A: A‑N‑N‑A — Anna.
B: Perfect. Thank you.
Why this matters
Using simple nouns makes letters clear for all listeners.
Verb & Adjective Pack
• choose simple words → “Choose simple words.”
• speak slowly → “Speak slowly.”
• confirm finally → “Confirm the full word.”
• spell clearly → “Spell clearly.”
️ Try and compare — guided production + model answers
Exercise 1 — Fill the blank
“B as in ______.” → ✔︎ banana (Common, clear noun.)
Exercise 2 — Self-correction
You said: “D like dog.” → Better: “D as in dog.” (Use the set phrase.)
Exercise 3 — Practice aloud
Spell a short name with clear nouns, then confirm the word.
