Reading: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition: A2 Lesson 4: Decoding Two-Syllable Words (basic)
CEFR Level: A2 (Elementary)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition
Specific Focus: Decoding Two-Syllable Words (basic)
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand what a syllable is.
- Identify the two syllables in simple two-syllable words.
- Blend the sounds of two syllables together to read words.
- Read common two-syllable words (e.g., rab-bit, ta-ble, pen-cil).
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Many English words are longer than one sound or one "beat." These longer words are made of parts called "syllables." Learning to break words into syllables can make them much easier to read! Think of words like "teacher" or "student" – they have two beats or parts. Today, we'll practice with simple two-syllable words.
What is a Syllable?
A syllable is a part of a word that has one vowel sound. You can often clap the syllables in a word. For example:
- cat (1 clap - 1 syllable)
- ta-ble (2 claps - 2 syllables)
- pen-cil (2 claps - 2 syllables)
Let's look at some two-syllable words. Click on the cards to hear the word and see how it's broken into parts.
Practice Time!
Activity 1: How Many Syllables?
Listen to the word. How many syllables (beats) do you hear? Click 1 or 2.
Activity 2: Build the Two-Syllable Word!
Look at the picture. Click the word parts (syllables) in the correct order to build the word.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You are learning to read two-syllable words! Breaking words into smaller parts makes them easier to sound out. Keep practicing this skill!
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Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson introduces basic two-syllable words. Activities focus on syllable counting (auditory) and word building from syllable parts. Ensure Web Speech API is supported. Use clear audio and images. Focus on common closed syllables or simple vowel patterns within the syllables for A2. Placeholder images are used.
