Hi Allyson! I don't know if this is still relevant, since you asked way back in Jan. In any case, one small tip --- I am born and raised in India -- when we are taught the alphabets as children, we are taught to feel them in different parts of our mouth and lips. You will find that the order of the alphabets is very scientific - moving from the back of the mouth (like Ka sound) to the front (like Sha). If you get lost, perhaps that sequence will help...?

And yes, repetition, repetition, repetition -- that's how we are drilled as children. We also do the A-for-apple thing (but in Hindi) and you might want to make up a rhyme for yourself.

Hope this helps!!

Good luck and warm regards,

Suparna