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reat English – I’m Reading One is designed for young children beginning to learn to read in English. It combines phonics and sight words to build basic reading skills. Great English – I’m Reading One also introduces vocabulary in meaningful language contexts alongside simple grammatical structures, so that learners can swiftly make spoken language progress in addition to reading skills. A child who is a strong reader has a strong foundation on which to build solid writing and speaking skills. Great English – I’m Reading One is a whole language program and its philosophy is simply that all language is in reading. Therefore, a child who reads competently in English will be well placed to write, understand and speak the language confdently too. Great English – I’m Reading One is simple to use. Start the reading program at the frst ABC tutorial and work systematically through to tutorial 28. The themed units, Numbers, My Body, Colours, Hello/Good-bye and Feelings Yes/No have been added to allow the young reader learn some basic vocabulary in preparation for Great English – I’m Reading Two. It will take the young

reader time to internalize the letter names and sounds of the alphabet, so allow the reader time. It is vital that the reader learns the sounds of the letters as this is the frst stage for a solid foundation in English reading. Each reader is different and will develop at their own pace. The reader will need to hear and repeat the tutorials many times before the letter names and their sounds are internalized. Letter name and sound recognition is vital to successful reading. Give the reader plenty of time and practice. Both for native English speakers and non-English speakers, learning to read in English presents a similar set of challenges. It is well accepted that the best way to learn new vocabulary is through reading and research suggests that this is also true for second language learners. However, whether a native speaker of English or an English as a second language student, in order to learn to read, phonological awareness of the English language is vital for success. To read well in English, the reader must develop phonological awareness, word recognition and spelling concurrently. Great English I’m Reading One will help your child develop these essential reading skills.

About Ms Katrina Bourke

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Katrina moved to Hong Kong in 1996. Since arriving in Hong Kong, Katrina has been teaching English to children, teens and adults of all levels. Holding a frst degree in Linguistics, a Teaching Certifcate in English as a Foreign Language and a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, Katrina is ideally placed to guide learners confdently to success in English. Katrina is passionate about teaching and working with youngsters.

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