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🔤 Lesson 1 – Let’s Begin 1: Learning the Letter Aa
This is the first lesson of Let’s Begin 1, the introductory book from the famous “Let’s Go” English series published by Oxford University Press. These books are perfect for young learners aged 6 to 14 who speak other languages at home.
The entire book has 28 lessons. Each lesson teaches one letter of the English alphabet. The last two lessons review all letters learned. Interestingly, Let’s Begin 1 starts with vowels instead of ABC order. This helps children read and speak English faster!
🌟 Why Start with Aa?
Lesson 1 teaches the letter Aa—the first letter of the English alphabet and the first vowel. Vowels are super important because they appear in almost every English word. Learning them early makes reading much easier!
In this lesson, students learn three important skills:
- Pronunciation of the short /æ/ sound (like “apple”)
- Reading simple words that start with A
- Writing both capital A and lowercase a correctly
📖 Key Vocabulary – Words Starting with Aa
Each lesson teaches four special words that start with the target letter. For Lesson 1, students learn:
| Word | Meaning for Kids |
|---|---|
| Andy | A friendly boy’s name in English |
| Ant | 🐜 A tiny insect that lives in groups |
| Alligator | 🦖 A big reptile with sharp teeth and a long tail |
| Apple | 🍎 A crunchy fruit that grows on trees |
✏️ How to Practice Writing Aa
Good handwriting needs the right tools and patience. Students should use a 3-line notebook and follow these steps:
- Write both A (big letter) and a (small letter) on the same line
- For capital A: Draw two lines that meet at the top, then add a small line across the middle
- For lowercase a: Make a small round shape with a tiny tail on the right side
- Practice one full page of each letter every day
Remember: Neat writing comes from slow, careful practice—not from writing fast!
💬 Simple Greetings – Your First English Conversation
On page 7 of the student book, children learn the most basic English greetings:
| Greeting Word |
|---|
| Hi |
| Hello |
These words open the door to real English conversations! Students should:
- Listen to the pronunciation in the video above
- Repeat the words out loud many times
- Practice saying “Hi” and “Hello” with family and friends
Note: English also uses “Hey” with friends. To learn the difference between Hello, Hi, and Hey, click here.
📚 Important Learning Tip
Always complete your workbook exercises! After practicing writing in your notebook, finish all activities in your Let’s Begin 1 Workbook. The workbook helps you listen, read, write, and speak—making your English learning complete and fun!
