English For Beginners (Phonics, Early Reading & Speaking)

About program

In this 40-minute or one-hour online class, the environment will be interactive, supportive, and focused on engaging young and adult learners. The virtual classroom will utilize visual aids, audio materials, and interactive activities to foster learning in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Visual aids and supplementary materials vary depending on the student's age and level. RAZ Books are used in every lesson to create a structured yet enjoyable reading experience that keeps learners motivated and focused.

Online Platform Setup:

• Interactive Whiteboard: Display phonics lessons, letters, pictures, and interactive activities.
• Chat Feature: Allow students to respond to questions and activities in writing or by voice.
• Video Sharing: Encourage students to participate by showing their faces to build engagement.
• Games and Activities: Utilize online tools (e.g., Quizlet, Worwall, or a shared screen) for phonics games, word recognition, and fun, dynamic lessons.

Tools and Materials:

• Flashcards: Displayed via screen sharing or pre-uploaded PDFs.
• Phonics Videos: Short, interactive videos that introduce and reinforce phonics.
• Storybooks: Digital or PDFs of beginner-friendly stories with visuals.
• Interactive Phonics Games: Online games that allow children to match sounds with letters or complete word puzzles.

Teaching Goals

By the end of the one-hour online class, students will:

1. Recognize sounds and letters: Students will be able to connect specific phonemes (sounds) to graphemes (letters) and demonstrate this connection.
2. Develop early reading skills: Students will begin to decode simple words and practice sounding them out aloud.
3. Build confidence in speaking: Students will practice reading aloud and improve their verbal communication skills.
4. Enhance listening skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to listen, process information, and respond to basic questions and prompts.
5. Engage with fun and interactive activities: Students will participate in phonics games, flashcard activities, and short stories, all designed to make learning enjoyable.

Methodology

The teaching methodology focuses on interactive and multisensory learning. The approach includes phonics instruction, reading practice, listening activities, and speaking practice, all delivered in a  supportive online classroom environment. The key strategies include:

1. Phonics-Based Instruction:
   • Sound-letter Connection: Using visuals (flashcards, images) and auditory cues (songs, phonics videos) to help students connect sounds with letters.
   • Blending Practice: Introduce simple consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words and practice blending sounds together to form words.
2. Story-Based Learning:
   • Digital Storytime: Use simple, engaging stories with repetitive vocabulary, allowing students to follow along and participate in the reading process.
   • Comprehension Questions: After reading, ask basic comprehension questions to ensure understanding and engage listening skills.
3. Games and Interactive Activities:
   • Phonics Flashcards: Display flashcards and encourage students to match letters to sounds or pictures to words.
   • Word Building Games: Utilize letter tiles or online word-building platforms to create words from given phonemes.
   • Quizlet or Wordwall Phonics Games: Use game-based platforms to reinforce word recognition and phonetic concepts in a competitive, fun environment.
4. Speaking and Listening Practice:
   • Modeling and Repetition: Teacher models correct pronunciation and students repeat aloud to practice.
   • Encouragement and Positive Feedback: Provide praise for effort and participation, helping students build confidence in speaking.