E & T: The Simplest Letters
Start your Morse code journey with the two simplest characters. E is just one dot, T is just one dash. Master these first!
Learn the Characters
Click on each card to hear the sound. A dot (·) is a short beep, a dash (−) is three times longer.
The letter E is the simplest Morse character - just one short dot. It's also the most common letter in English!
The letter T is also simple - just one long dash. T is the second most common consonant in English!
💡 Why Start with E and T?
• Simplest patterns: E is one dot (·), T is one dash (−). No combinations to remember yet!
• Most common letters: Together, E and T make up about 19% of all letters in English text.
• Building blocks: All other letters are combinations of dots and dashes, building on what you learn here.
Listening Practice
Listen to the Morse code and identify which letter you hear. This trains your ear to recognize the patterns.
Listen and identify the letter:
Typing Practice
Type the Morse code for the letter shown. Use . for dot and - for dash.
Type the Morse code for:
Quick Quiz
Test your knowledge! Answer these questions to complete the lesson.
What is the Morse code for E?