Reading: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition: Lesson 2: Basic Phonics - Common Consonant & Short Vowel Sounds
CEFR Level: A1 (Beginner)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition
Specific Focus: Basic Phonics: Common Consonant & Short Vowel Sounds
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Recognize the sounds of common English consonants (b, k, m, p, s, t).
- Recognize the short sounds of English vowels (a, e, i, o, u).
- Match these sounds to their corresponding letters.
- Identify these sounds at the beginning of simple words.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Knowing letter sounds is like having a superpower for reading! It helps you understand how words are built. Many English words you see on signs in Battambang or on products at Phsar Nat use these basic sounds.
Let's Start Learning Sounds!
Warm-up: Listen to Your Name!
Think about the first sound in your name. Does it sound like a 'b' or an 's' or maybe a 't'? We will learn many sounds today!
Common Consonant Sounds
Consonants are important letters that make specific sounds. Click on each card to hear the letter's sound and an example word. Try to make the sound too!
Short Vowel Sounds
Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) are special letters. They can make different sounds. Today, we will learn their "short" sounds. Click on each card to hear the short vowel sound and an example word.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: What's the First Sound?
Listen to the word. Which sound does it start with? Click the correct sound button.
Activity 2: Match the Sound to the Picture!
Listen to the sound. Click the picture that starts with that sound.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You've learned some very important English sounds today! Keep listening for these sounds in words around you. This will help you become a great reader!
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Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson introduces common consonant and short vowel sounds with interactive audio (Web Speech API). Activities focus on identifying initial sounds and matching sounds to pictures. Ensure image paths are correct and Web Speech API is supported. Consider adding more varied practice if needed.
