For you to understand the English language, we must start with the essential parts of any language: letters and then words.
Letters A letter or letters are characters that represent a sound of speech. Letters are the simplest rudiments of any language, and they can be grouped to form words, sentences and the alphabet. For example, the letters B – O – Y, come together to form the word BOY. The English language is comprised of 26 letters. These letters come together to form the English alphabet. Letters can go in now capital form or lowercase form. Carefully read the letters below aloud to become familiar with pronouncing the English alphabet.