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Supportive posts for families to use as a reference when teaching their kids ESL including CEFR vocabulary lists, Phonics sounds & how-to, Alphabet vocabulary sets, Basic grammar FAQs, etc.

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Learn to Read with Phonics: Phase 3 Phonics Sounds Part 1 (j, v, w, x, y, z)

If your children are starting phase 3 phonics, this lesson gives you a clear, friendly way to practise six new sounds, blend them into real words, and then use two sight words to read full sentences. You’ll hear each sound, sing along with simple Jolly Phonics-style songs, play a quick listening game, and finish with […]

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Months of the Year Vocabulary for Kids (ESL): Learn All 12 Months at Home

Do your children mix up March and May, or forget what comes after September? You’re not alone. Learning months of the year vocabulary is one of those early English skills that sounds simple, but it takes time, repetition, and a bit of fun to make it stick. This family-friendly video from the Online English Teachers

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Phase 3 Phonics Sentences: Simple Reading Practice (J, V, W, Z)

If your children have just finished Phase 2 phonics, you’ll know how big that feels. Yay for all the blending, sounding out, and early reading wins. Now you’re moving into phase 3 phonics sentences, where children start meeting new sounds and using them in short, readable lines that build confidence fast. This reading practice focuses

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Fun Phase 2 Phonics Sentences for Beginners

If you want your children to feel confident when they read, simple phonics sentences for beginners are a powerful place to start. Short, clear sentences let your children use the sounds they already know, hear themselves succeed, and enjoy the story at the same time. This phonics video from me gives you a complete, ready-made

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Phase 2 Phonics Sounds for Kids: Supporting Early Reading Skills

If your children are starting to learn to read with phonics, you may be looking for resources that can help. You want to support them, keep things fun, and also know that you are using the right activities. This guide walks you through how to use phase 2 phonics sounds for kids to help them

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