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Absolute Beginners Reading for Children or ESL Adults

Name: Absolute Beginners Reading for Children or ESL Adults
Rating: 4.5 (44 reviews)

A course for children or ESL Adults wishing to learn reading in English or a reading refresher for grade level children

Highest Rated

Created byNaShannon Jackson

Last updated 7/2015

English

What you'll learn

Know all of the sounds of the English Language
Begin to read fluently
Identify and write the lowercase and uppercase English alphabet
Read, spell and write words and simple sentences
Read, spell and write over 100 high frequency (irregular) words
Improve children's reading several grade levels
Ready to take an adult beginning English course

Course content

9 sections • 49 lectures • 4h 59m total length

Introduction and How to Use This Course4:38
Watch this video before you start the course. This video will show you how to use the course, plus all of the materials that you need to be successful can be downloaded here.

Introduce 's'3:12
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 's' sound.

BME

Write the 's'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 's' sound.

be able to identify the 's' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 's'
Introduce 'a'3:03
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'a' sound.

BME

Write the 'a'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'a' sound.

be able to identify the 'a' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'a'
Introduce 't'3:08
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 't' sound.

BME

Write the 't'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 't' sound.

be able to identify the 't' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 't'
Introduce 'p'6:15
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'p' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'p'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'p' sound.

be able to identify the 'p' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'p'
Introduce 'i'5:50
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'i' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'i'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'i' sound.

be able to identify the 'i' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'i'
Introduce 'n'6:17
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'n' sound

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'n'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'n' sound.

be able to identify the 'n' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'n'
Quiz 1- Part 12:47
1.-6. Listen to the words and decide where the sound indicated is located (at the beginning, middle or end of the word) BME. Select the best letter on Quiz - Part 2 Beginning, Middle or End

7.-10. Spell the words dictated. Write the words on Quiz - Part 2
Part 2 - Beginning, Middle, End and Write the Word

Review and Introduce 'c/k'6:35
Lecture Activities

Review previous sounds

Introduce the 'c/k' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'c/k'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'c/k' sound.

be able to identify the 'c/k' sound in words.

be able to write the letters c and k
Introduce 'e'10:22
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'e' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'e'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'e' sound.

be able to identify the 'e' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'e'
Introduce 'h'10:20
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'h' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'h'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'h' sound.

be able to identify the 'h' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'h'
Introduce 'r'13:19
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'r' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'r'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'r' sound.

be able to identify the 'r' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'r'
Introduce 'm'13:32
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'm' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'm'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'm' sound.

be able to identify the 'm' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'm'
Introduce 'd'11:57
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'd' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'd'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'd' sound.

be able to identify the 'd' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'd.'
Quiz 2 - Part 12:21
1.-10. Listen to the words and decide where the sound indicated is located (at the beginning, middle or end of the word) BME. Select the best letter on Quiz 2 - Part 2 a. B, b. M or c. E

11.-20. Spell the words dictated. Write the words on Quiz 2 - Part 2
Part 2 - Beginning, Middle, End and Write the Word

Review and Introduce 'g'10:48
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'g' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'g'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'g' sound.

be able to identify the 'g' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'g.'
Introduce 'o'11:07
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'o' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'o'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'o' sound.

be able to identify the 'o' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'o.'
Introduce 'u'10:29
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'u' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'u'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'u' sound.

be able to identify the 'u' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'u.'
Introduce 'l'10:43
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'l' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'l'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'l' sound.

be able to identify the 'l' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'l.'
Introduce 'f'10:07
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'f' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'f'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'f' sound.

be able to identify the 'f' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'f.'
Introduce 'b'11:57
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'b' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'b'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'b' sound.

be able to identify the 'b' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'b.'
Introduce 'j'11:53
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'j' sound.

BME

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'j'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'j' sound.

be able to identify the 'j' sound in words.

be able to write the letter 'j.'
Quiz 3 - Part 12:24
Engage in quiz three to identify word sounds by position (beginning, middle, end) for questions 1-5, spell words on questions 6-10, and review the week's videos before retaking if needed.
Part 2 - BME, Dictation

Introduce 'ai'9:30
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ai, ay' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'ai, ay'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ai' sound.

be able to identify the ai' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ai sound.'
Introduce 'oa'9:26
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'oa' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'oa'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'oa' sound.

be able to identify the oa' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'oa' sound.
Introduce 'ie'8:25
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ie' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'ie'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ie' sound.

be able to identify the 'ie' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ie' sound.
Introduce 'ee'9:31
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ee' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'ee'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ee' sound.

be able to identify the 'ee' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ee' sound.
Introduce 'or'9:43
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'or' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'or'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'or' sound.

be able to identify the 'or' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'or' sound.
Introduce 'ue'9:24
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ue' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Sounds to Words Activity

Write the 'ue'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ue' sound.

be able to identify the 'ue' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ue' sound.
Quiz 4 - Part 13:06
Quiz 4 - Part 2

Introduce 'z'3:35
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'z' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'z'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'z' sound.

be able to identify the 'z' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'z' sound.

memorize 5 sight words.
Introduce 'w'3:19
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'w' sound.

Picture vocabulary

6 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'w'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'w' sound.

be able to identify the 'w' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'w' sound.

memorize 6 new sight words.
Introduce 'ng'3:01
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ng' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'ng'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ng' sound.

be able to identify the 'ng' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ng' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'v'3:40
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'v' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'v'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'v' sound.

be able to identify the 'v' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'v' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'y'2:33
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'y' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'y'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'y' sound.

be able to identify the 'y' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'y' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'x'3:04
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'x' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'x'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'x' sound.

be able to identify the 'x' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'x' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Quiz 5 - Part 11:59
Listen to and watch this video, recording your answers on a piece of paper. Then record your answers in Quiz 5.
Quiz 5- Part 2

Introduce the Two 'oo's'3:06
Lecture Activities

Introduce and compare the two 'oo' sounds.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'oo'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'oo' sound.

be able to identify the 'oo' sound in words.

be able to write words with the two 'oo' sounds.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'ch'2:35
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ch' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'ch'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ch' sound.

be able to identify the 'ch' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ch' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'sh'3:10
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'sh' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'sh'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'sh' sound.

be able to identify the 'sh' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'sh' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce the Two 'th's'3:23
Lecture Activities

Introduce and compare the two 'th' sounds.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

Write the 'th'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'th' sound.

be able to identify the 'th' sound in words.

be able to write words with the two 'th' sounds.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Quiz 6 - Part 12:30
Listen to and watch this video, recording your answers on a piece of paper. Then record your answers in Quiz 6.
Quiz 6- Part 2

Introduce 'qu'3:45
Lecture Activities

1. Introduce the 'qu' sound.

2. Picture vocabulary

3. 5 Sight Words Introduced

4. Write the 'qu'

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'qu' sound.

be able to identify the 'qu' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'qu' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'ou'3:42
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ou' sound.

Picture vocabulary

5 Sight Words Introduced

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ou' sound.

be able to identify the 'ou' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ou' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'oi'4:20
Lecture Activities

1. Introduce the 'oi' sound.

2. Picture vocabulary with different spellings.

3. 5 Sight Words Introduced

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'oi' sound.

be able to identify the 'oi' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'oi' sound.

memorize 5 new sight words.
Introduce 'er'3:47
Lecture Activities

1. Introduce the 'er' sound.

2. Picture vocabulary with different spellings.

3. Simple sentence introduction using sight words

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'er' sound.

be able to identify the 'er' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'er' sound.

Begin to write simple sentences.
Introduce 'ar'3:24
Lecture Activities

Introduce the 'ar' sound.

Picture vocabulary

Write simple sentences using sight words

At the end of this lesson students will

know the 'ar' sound.

be able to identify the 'ar' sound in words.

be able to write words with the 'ar' sound.

continue to write simple sentences.
Quiz 7 - Part 11:58
Listen to and watch this video, recording your answers on a piece of paper. Then record your answers in Quiz 7.
Quiz 7- Part 2

Requirements

no prerequisites

Description

This is a course teaching beginning English (reading, writing, and spelling) using phonics. This is a comprehensive beginner's course for children who are learning to read or for children who are struggling readers. This course is also ideal for ESL adults, whether you are looking to learn English, improve your reading level or you want to take English classes but lack basic English Skills.

Contents and Overview

This course contains over 7 hours of video lectures. The course is broken down into seven sections with 6 sounds covered in each section. Each section ends with a quiz so you can track your learning! Every lecture has fun activities to make it easier to learn. There is a comprehensive list of materials for you to download that you use throughout the course. A student can go from struggler to achiever in as little as 7 weeks for a beginner and 2 weeks for students just needing a refresher course. The lectures are short so it's easy to stay focused. Spending just 25 to 30 minutes a day should have you on the road to proficiency!

Attention Teachers

Are you an instructor of Adult beginning English and you are having difficulty finding quality material to teach adults that is not geared towards children? If this is your problem this course is your solution.

At the end of my course, students will...

know all of the sounds of the English language.
begin to read fluently.
identify and write the lowercase and uppercase English alphabet.
read, spell and write words and simple sentences.
read, spell, write and use over 90 high frequency (irregular) words.
Improve children's reading several grade levels

ESL adults will also be…

ready to take an adult beginning English course

Who should take this course?

Adult EFL learners, such as speakers of Chinese, Arabic, or Khmer, who may not be familiar with the Roman alphabet
Children who want to learn to read
Children who need a reading 'refresher course'
Teachers of adult ESL learners struggling to find course materials that are not geared towards children and are for learners completely unfamiliar with the English language,

Who should not take this course?

This course is not suitable for small children 4-6 years old, as they may find the material boring
Students that already know how to read fluently.

What will students need to know or do before starting this course?

A computer or video viewing device
Print the materials in section one to use in the course.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Who this course is for:

Adult EFL learners, such as speakers of Chinese, Arabic, or Khmer, who may not be familiar with the Roman alphabet
Children who need a reading 'refresher course'
Teachers of adult ESL learners struggling to find course materials that are not geared towards children and are for learners completely unfamiliar with the English language
This course is not suitable for small children 4-6 years old, they may find the material boring

Absolute Beginners Reading for Children or ESL Adults

What you'll learn

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Course content

Welcome to the Course1 lecture • 5min

The Sounds 's, a, t, p, i, n'7 lectures • 31min

The Sounds 'c/k, e, h, r, m, d'7 lectures • 1hr 8min

The Sounds 'g, o, u, l, f, b'8 lectures • 1hr 19min

The Sounds 'ai, oa, ie, ee, ue'7 lectures • 59min

The Sounds 'z, w, ng, v, y, x'7 lectures • 21min

The Sounds 'oo/oo, ch, sh, th/th'5 lectures • 15min

The Sounds 'qu, ou, oi, er, ar'6 lectures • 21min

Contact Me!1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: