The First Step to Mastering English with EFL Phonics 3rd Edition

EFL Phonics is an engaging, five-level series designed specifically for elementary school students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). This comprehensive program helps students connect the sounds of English with individual letters or groups of letters through enriched listening and articulation exercises. Additionally, it introduces fun phonics stories and chants featuring common sight words, allowing children to learn sight words more naturally and boosting their confidence in reading while enjoying the process.

Target Sounds and Goals of the EFL Phonics Series

Book 1: Single Letter Sounds

• Letters Covered: a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t, u, v, w, x (final), y, z
• Focus: Teaching students to sound out and write the 26 letters of the English alphabet. Students are also introduced to new words that help them understand the relationship between letters and sounds.

Book 2: Short Vowels

• Vowels Covered: a, e, i, o, u
• Focus: Introducing students to two and three-letter combinations of short vowels and consonants. New words consisting of short vowels are also introduced to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.

Book 3: Long Vowels

• Vowels Covered: a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e
• Focus: Focusing on teaching students long vowels. New words containing long vowels are introduced to deepen understanding and pronunciation skills.

Book 4: Double Letter Consonants

• Consonants Covered:
  • Blends: bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl, br, cr, dr, fr, pr, tr, sm, sn, st, sw, nk
  • Digraphs: CH, SH, PH, TH, WH, NG
• Focus: Teaching students about double letter consonants, including consonant blends and digraphs. New words containing these consonants are introduced to further develop reading and spelling abilities.

Book 5: Double Letter Vowels

• Vowels Covered:
  • Digraphs: ee, ea, ai, ay, oa, ow (bowl), oo (book), oo (moon)
  • Diphthongs: oi, oy, ou, ow (clown)
  • R-Controlled Vowels: ar, er, ir, or, ur
• Focus: Covering two-letter vowels, including vowel digraphs, diphthongs, and r-controlled vowels. New words with these vowel combinations are introduced to broaden students' vocabulary and improve their reading fluency.

By following this structured series, students can develop a strong foundation in phonics, which is essential for mastering the English language.