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Lesson 2 of Let’s Begin 1 – Learning the Letter Ee

In the previous lesson of the Let’s Begin 1 book, we explored the first letter of the English alphabet—Aa—and practiced its writing and pronunciation. Now, we move on to Lesson 2, which introduces the letter Ee.

As the fifth letter of the English alphabet and the second vowel, Ee plays a key role in early reading and pronunciation development. The lessons in Let’s Begin 1 are thoughtfully arranged to prioritize vowels first, making letter recognition and sound blending easier for young learners.

Key Vocabulary – Words Starting with Ee

The following words are carefully selected to reinforce the short /e/ sound (as in “bed”) and build practical, visual vocabulary:

A common boy’s name	Eddie
💪 Elbow – the joint in your arm	Elbow
🥚 Egg – a common food item	Egg
🐘 Elephant – a large, gray animal with a trunk	Elephant

Simple Conversation Practice

Page 9 of the lesson introduces a short, real-life dialogue that every beginner should master:

What’s your name?

I’m Eddie.

Note: “What’s” is the contracted (shortened) form of “What is.” Native speakers use contractions frequently in everyday speech, so learning them early builds listening and speaking confidence.

How to Write the Letter Ee

Writing Ee correctly builds fine motor skills and letter recognition:

The capital E has one vertical line and three horizontal lines attached to it.
When writing in a 3-line notebook:
- The vertical line spans from the top to the bottom line.
- The middle horizontal stroke is slightly shorter than the top and bottom ones.
The lowercase e starts with a short horizontal stroke, then curves into a semi-circle—leaving a small gap at the end (it is not a full circle).

Practice writing each form at least one full line in your notebook to build muscle memory and neat handwriting.