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The Alphabet and Spelling Your Name
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Goal Say the alphabet and spell your name clearly.
THE ALPHABET
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
Letters people often mix up:
- A (ay) and E (ee) and I (eye)
- G (jee) and J (jay)
- B and V, P and B
- W is "double-you"
- Z is "zed" in Australia
DIALOGUE
Receptionist
What's your family name, please?
Mei
Chen.
Receptionist
How do you spell that?
Mei
C - H - E - N.
Receptionist
Thank you.
USEFUL PHRASES
- How do you spell that?
- Can you repeat that, please?
- Is that "B" for "Bob"?
PRACTICE
Spell these words out loud: CAT, JOB, VISA, ZERO.
Now spell your first name and family name three times.
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