which is all about the sounds that make up words. Children start by learning the letters and the sounds they make, and how to put them together to make and read simple words. Then they learn how ...

To the editor: “English is a phonetic language,” states a letter writer who taught reading ... spelling patterns and other things besides phonics. Reading is about meaning, and no amount ...

To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so as soon as children learn letters and sounds, they can start to write simple messages. Most people go on to write well enough for practical ...