ALPHABET
Alphabet is a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used for writing a language. It is very important to know before learning English. In this part, the learners can know the letters. There are 26 letters.- 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
Alphabet is helpful for the beginners of English. The learners can spell the letters in a word. In English speaking, one can ask for a word or two words which is not clearly spoken by the speakers. By spelling the word, he/she can understand and write what letters in a word. In short, alphabet helps in spelling and pronunciation. For example, the word "one" is spelled /ou//en//i/. And it is pronounced /wan/. English is different between its spelling and its pronunciation.
There are a large number of languages in the world. They are very different from each other. For the foreigners, learning English is a new matter. The first step to learn is alphabet because it helps the spelling and the pronunciation. Spelling refers to English writing and pronunciation refers to English speaking. Different spelling makes it not understandable. Spelling is the act of forming words correctly from individual letters or the way that a particular word is written and spelled. While pronunciation is the way in a particular word or sound is pronounced or the way in which a person pronounces the words of a language.
The mistake that made in pronunciation can cause the misunderstanding in English speaking. This mistake also influences the listening. It will bring failure to convey the propose that is intended. So, the good pronunciation is necessary in order to deliver a good and clear propose.