Sesame Street Alphabet
Posted by: Mark Stoneman on: July 23, 2008
Do you know a beginner in English or a child just learning the alphabet? Here is a fantastic 1970s jazz version of the alphabet from Sesame Street:
Or perhaps you would prefer a calming version for your child or yourself at night? Here’s another 1970s clip from Sesame Street:
Even more advanced students of English sometimes forget to learn how to say the alphabet. Do they really need it? I think so. Sometimes people on the phone ask me how to spell my name or street address. Without the alphabet I’d be in trouble.
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- mstoneman_esl: @kalinagoenglish The existence of class and the use of the word say nothing about social mobility. Maybe you're conflating class and caste?
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July 23, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Gee, I totally forgot about these little alphabet snippets, Mark.
Looking back, between Sesame Street and Peanuts, we kids growing up in the 70s were exposed to a lot of jazz.