In this episode we will discuss using context to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words. Plus look at how the verb to be is used to link subjects and their complements. Hello. I’m Margot Politis.

Why phonics matters: Research shows systematic phonics instruction helps children connect letters with sounds, boosting reading fluency and comprehension. Best learning tools: Apps like Starfall, ...

This year, Duolingo – a famous language learning app – launched the ‘Duolingo ABC’ app to help children (3-8 years) to learn reading and writing in English. The free app has been developed by learning ...

As the 2026 school year settles in, early childhood educators are swapping out familiar tunes for a wave of new classroom routine songs designed to modernize transitions and boost engagement. From ...

Phonics is only one essential element in teaching children to read and write, says early years trainer and consultant Anna Lucas As the sector waits, with some trepidation, for the new EYFS guidance ...

Phonics helps teach children how to merge separate sounds together to make it one word. from www.shutterstock.com The efficacy of phonics as a method of teaching has been debated for several decades, ...