English is a phonetic language, but only to a point. That's why overemphasis on phonics instruction in reading leaves out crucial steps to mastering comprehension.

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Teaching phonics is great and absolutely necessary, but beware of non-phonetic words such as those spelled with “ough” (tough, bough, ought, through, though).

Regarding the March 12 editorial “Yes, U.S. children should be hooked on phonics”: I am a volunteer with Reading Partners, tutoring children at elementary schools in D.C. to bring them to ...

Learn and practice the oo sound! Help the wizards to make oo words in this fun Phonics guide from BBC Bitesize.

This short film offers a guide to integrating phonics teaching into your lesson, and explains why doing so is important and beneficial for the learning process.