I can spell English 1 (2 books + 2 tapes)

Author: Desheng Education
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Read words by sight, write words by sound – a simple and easy method for learning English without relying on phonetic symbols. TopTalk – "I Can Spell English" Series is a 4-level English phonics course designed for young learners and beginners. The course explains the pronunciation of 26 letters and letter combinations based on the Natural Phonics method and systematically summarizes the pronunciation rules. The Natural Phonics method is the commonly used approach for learning mother tongues in English-speaking countries. Its objective is to help children recognize phonetic rules through lively and repetitive learning, fostering their ability to think critically through subtle and gradual education. In recent years, many non-English speaking countries and regions have adopted this method in English teaching. Numerous practices have shown that the Natural Phonics method is an effective approach for learning English phonics. It takes pronunciation as the starting point, allowing learners to bypass phonetic symbols and directly recognize the sounds represented by letters. Starting from the most basic sounds and their combinations, learners establish an intuitive phonetic sense through repeated practice. With this non-phonetic approach, children can naturally respond to how to pronounce letters or letter combinations when they see them and intuitively respond to how to spell them when they hear the sounds. Learning the Natural Phonics method can enhance children's initiative and engagement in learning, changing the passive situation where students learn and accept knowledge in traditional teaching. It enables children to truly become the main learners in English classes. Through persistent learning of "I Can Spell English" and continuous practice, children can master a systematic learning method, enabling them to pronounce and spell most words, achieving twice the result with half the effort in English learning. With this effective method, teachers no longer need to worry about teaching phonetic symbols, fearing that children will develop a dislike for learning and lose interest. The "I Can Spell English" Series is divided into 4 levels, each level consisting of two volumes, with one audio cassette accompanying each volume. The content of each level includes:
Level 1: Letters and Basic Pronunciation (26 letters)
Level 2: Short and Long Vowels (27 letters)
Level 3: Other Vowels and Mixed Consonants (24 letters)
Level 4: Mixed Consonants and Others (26 letters)
The rich cartoon design in the textbooks and the standard English recordings on the audio cassettes allow children to experience a joyful learning method and easily acquire language knowledge.