Today in the Fun Easy English classroom you will learn a little about writing the
English alphabet in manuscript and cursive. You will also learn the
ABC Song.
Why am I teaching the ABC Song in an adult classroom? After teaching
English in Japan for many years I realized this song was being taught
incorrectly. Different words and different rhythm.
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Alphabet:Writing the English Alphabet
Introduction
Knowing the correct way to write the English alphabet in manuscript and
cursive is extremely important.
Being able to recognize and write both manuscript and cursive
will make it easier for you to understand, not only printed
material, but handwritten information as well. It also feels
pretty good if people think your handwriting is
beautiful.
English
alphabet written in manuscript
Writing style used in printing and electronic
communications.
Easy to read since the letters are separated.
Generally slow style of writing.
English
alphabet written in cursive
Any style of handwriting which is designed for quickly writing
down notes and letters by hand.
Can be easy or difficult to read depending on the skill
of the writer.
Cursive is generally faster to write than manuscript.
Video:
Writing the English Alphabet Introduction
Video:
Alphabet ABC Song Information
Video Script:
Alphabet ABC Song Information
Hi. In the classroom today you will learn the ABC Song.
The ABC Song is an alphabet song.
An alphabet song is any song used to teach children the alphabet,
used in kindergartens, pre-schools and homes around the world.
The ABC Song is one of the best known English language alphabet
songs, especially in the United States.
The song was first copyrighted in 1835 by the Boston based music
publisher Charles Bradlee.
The theme is that used by Mozart for his piano variations commonly
recognizable as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star".
The lyrics of the ABC Song are as follows.
A-B-C-D-E-F-G, (the comma denotes a short pause)
H-I-J-K-LMNOP, (l-m-n-o spoken twice as quickly as rest of the
rhyme)
Q-R-S, T-U-V, (pause between s and t)
W-X, Y and Z, (pause between x and y)
Now I know my ABCs, next time won't you sing with me?
Until next time.
Video:
Alphabet ABC Song
Sing
the ABC Song,
Watch and sing along with the following video using the
words to the ABC Song as shown above in the video script. (music
only)
From
YOUR Teacher:Learning
the English Alphabet
Most American kids begin learning the English alphabet
between 2 and 3 years old. They usually begin reading
between 3 and 4 years old.
Alphabet:Writing the English Alphabet for
Kids
Write the English Alphabet with Akira
and Aleem.
Hi.
We are Akira and Aleem.
Nice to meet you.
We will teach you the ABC's.
Now, let's learn something about Akira and Aleem.
Hi.
My name is Akira.
I am from a small town in Japan.
I am an English language student.
I am studying English in the
United States of America.
My favorite letter is A because
there
are 2 A's in my name.
Hi.
My name is Aleem.
I am from a small town in India.
I am an English language student.
I am studying English in the
United States of America.
My favorite letter is E because
there are 2 E's in my name.
The following classroom lessons are great for students
who want additional conversation, listening, and reading
practice.
Conversation Lesson -
Beginner Level. Let's
Learn English conversation lesson
with a conversation video, a video script, audio
listening practice, video speaking practice, video
pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
Conversation Lesson
11 - This Is My Neighborhood
(Beginner -
Conversation, Listening, Reading)
In this lesson Anna has many things to do. She needs to
go to the library, post office, bank, and store. Marsha
helps her find these places in their neighborhood.
Lesson Video
Watch the video and then do the activities on this page.
Video Script
Anna: Hello! DC is a city for walking. In our neighborhood, I can do all my
errands. Marsha, before we get ice cream, I need to return three books to the
library. Where is the library?
Marsha: It is on this street on the corner.
Anna: Awesome!
Marsha: Let's go!
Anna: Marsha, I can return the books here.
Marsha: Anna, what are those in the books?
Anna: Marsha, these are letters to my family and friends back home … four
letters! Is there a post office near here?
Marsha: Um, no. The post office is far from here. But there is a mailbox across
from the store.
Anna: Awesome! Let’s go!
(At the mailbox)
Anna: Marsha, now I need to buy stamps.
Marsha: Do you have cash?
Anna: No. Is there a bank near here?
Marsha: There is a bank behind you.
Anna: Thanks, Marsha. You know our neighborhood so well.
Anna: Now I have cash. I can buy stamps.
Marsha: That store sells stamps.
Anna: Wait here.
Anna: I have stamps.
Marsha: Wow, you’re fast.
Anna: Thank you, thank you letters, for sending my words… my love … to my family
and friends -
Marsha: Do you have more cash?
Anna: I do!
Marsh and Anna: Ice cream!!
Anna: I love my new neighborhood! Everything is near our apartment! Even hair
salons*, and ice cream!
Anna: Until next time!
Listening
Now practice listening to only the audio portion of the conversation.
Speaking
In this video, learn to say the new words. Learn to thank someone for giving you
help.
Pronunciation
In this video, you learn to show strong feelings by saying words slower and
louder.
New Words
bank -
n. a business where people keep their money,
borrow money, etc., or the building where such a business operates
buy -
v. to get (something) by paying money for it
cash -
n. money in the form of coins and bills
corner -
n. the place where two streets or roads meet
errand -
n. a short journey that you take to do or get
something
fast -
adj. moving or able to move quickly
get -
v. to obtain (something)
ice cream -
n. a frozen food containing sweetened and
flavored cream
library -
n. place where books, magazines, and other
materials (such as videos and musical recordings) are available for people
to use or borrow
mailbox -
n. a public box in which letters and packages
are placed to be collected and sent out
post office -
n. a building where the mail for a local area
is sent and received
return -
v. to bring, give, send, or take (something) to
the place that it came from or the place where it should go
sell -
v. to exchange (something) for money
send -
v. to cause (a letter, an e-mail, a package,
etc.) to go or to be carried from one place or person to another
stamp -
n. a small piece of paper that you buy and then
stick to an envelope or package to pay the cost of mailing it
store -
n. a building or room where things are sold
Activity
Where do you do errands in your neighborhood? Write
about three places you go in your neighborhood. Write
about them in the Facebook Comments section below. Then
practice with a friend.
Click
lesson activity to get the printable PDF version. The
page opens to a new window.
Study all 52 English conversation lessons. Let's Learn
English conversation lessons each with a conversation
video, a video script, audio listening practice, video
speaking practice, video pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
These
lessons are for beginners.
The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
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The complete lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
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Audio Program
Listen to the audio program explaining this topic.
The lesson includes an audio program explaining this
topic, the script for the audio program, a words in this story section,
and other important information.
Click for the complete lesson
Audio Program
Listen to the audio program explaining this topic.
Hey Students,
Use this dictionary and reference to look up any words you do not
understand in Fun Easy English.
Hi.
My name is Akira.
Hi.
My name is Aleem.
