English Letters

There are 26 letters in the English alphabet ^[1]. Of these, 5 are vowel letters and the remaining 21 are consonants.

English serves as a working language for diplomacy, aviation, technology, and education worldwide ^[3], so you encounter it in schools, workplaces, and media on every continent.

The British Council notes that English remains the most widely learned second language because it is required for international study, work, and collaboration opportunities ^[3].

English letters fall into 5 vowel letters (A, E, I, O, U) and 21 consonant letters, and every syllable needs a vowel sound while consonants frame it ^[1].

Think of vowels as the heart of each syllable with consonants forming the outline of the word.

Learners find English approachable because it uses a 26-letter Latin alphabet without required diacritics ^[1].

It also has abundant study materials, exams, and cultural content worldwide ^[3], so practice resources are easy to find.

English letters come in two sizes ^[1]:

• Uppercase (Capital): A, B, C, D... - used at the start of sentences and names

• Lowercase (Small): a, b, c, d... - used for most writing

Pro tip: Always start sentences with a capital letter!