Program Overview
What’s Included in the ABC Read Program
- 21 Engaging Video Lessons: Covering every aspect of reading, from vowels and consonants to advanced phonics and syllables.
- Unique Memorization Techniques: Utilize distinctive images to help readers associate sounds with letters, making memorization easier and more effective.
- Multi-Sensory Learning: Engages various senses through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning methods.
- Tailored for Dyslexia: Especially beneficial for readers with dyslexia, addressing the challenges of recognizing and memorizing inconsistent rules.
Introduction to our Picture Phonetic Reading Program of 21 lessons.
Welcome to ABC READ
Learn the vowels first! In 14 minutes, we want you to learn the long and short sounds of the vowels. Go over this section until you can pass our test at the end of the lesson… easily done as you give yourself a test with instant answers. The vowels are the glue that hold our English language together. We introduce innovative teaching techniques not found in any other reading program. Perfect for beginners and adults of all ages. To read words you have never seen before, you have to know all the phonetic sounds that are included in our 21 videos. Our program is designed to make learning to read easy and enjoyable with entertaining pictures.
Lesson 1 - Vowels
This video introduces the beginning sounds of consonants with fun pictures. This approach helps build a strong foundation in reading by connecting sounds to pictures. Conclude your lesson with a test to make sure you know all your consonants!
Lesson 2 - Consonant Pictures
This video is a must! Now that you know your vowels and consonants, this video asks you to pronounce the beginning sounds of words by combining a single consonant plus a single vowel. Also, included is this video, is the explanation about the “c” changing to an “s” and the “g” changing to a “j”. Designed for early readers and adult learners alike, this video ends with a test with instant answers.
Lesson 3 - Consonant + Vowels
This video helps learners begin a word with a vowel + consonant sound!
With detailed explanations and visual aids, this lesson is perfect for anyone looking to improve their understanding of phonetic structures. This video is necessary for learners of all levels. The video concludes with a test with instant answers that are designed to confirm your knowledge of the content.
Lesson 4 - Vowel + Consonant
Start reading and writing 3 letter words and non-words! You can memorize words, but to “really read”, you have to pronounce non-words. Can you pronounce... yib… in one second? Wow! Great if you can! This video focuses on teaching viewers how to blend and pronounce “Consonant + Vowel + Consonant” sounds. We'll guide you through the process of recognizing and pronouncing these foundational word patterns. Finish with a test with instant answers.
Lesson 5 - Consonant + Vowel + Consonant
Learn all the Consonant Blends with our targeted lesson! This video has the different combinations of consonant blends that frequently appear together in English… such as and the fl in flag and the beginning and ending sounds in brush. Each lesson concludes with a test that is designed to confirm your knowledge of the content.
Lesson 6 - Consonant Blend Pictures
Master the various sounds of the letter 'R' with our short focused phonics lesson! This video provides a comprehensive overview of the letter R, demonstrating its unique pronunciations in different word positions and accents. This lesson is invaluable for learners at any level seeking to perfect their pronunciation of English words. Each lesson concludes with a test to confirm your knowledge of the content.
Lesson 7 - The R
Learn all the Consonant Blends with our targeted lesson! This video has the different combinations of consonant blends that frequently appear together in English… such as and the fl in flag and the beginning and ending sounds in brush. Each lesson concludes with a test that is designed to confirm your knowledge of the content.
Lesson 8 - Consonant Blends + Vowels
Discover how this silent letter at the end of word can alter the vowel sound. The easy to learn “Silent E” rule is applied in many everyday words. Most words contain the short sounds of words. This silent letter at the end of words changes the short vowel sound to a long vowel sound. The lesson concludes with a test that makes sure you can easily transfer the vowel sounds from short to long. Take the test with instant answers and see that the easy rule is not always as easy as you think.
Lesson 9 - The Silent E
Another must lesson to learn! Diphthongs and digraphs are extremely important in our English pronunciation. What is good about them is that they stay constant with the same sound… most of the time! Diphthongs are sounds formed by the combination of two or more vowels in a single sound that has totally no relation to the sound of any of the vowels within the word. Digraphs make one sound, which is usually the sound of the first letter of the two vowels. Learning the 20 diphthongs and digraphs is a must!!! The lesson concludes with a test.
Lesson 10 - Diphthongs & Digraphs
This short video is a must!!! Learn how to break words into parts, which is essential for reading and pronunciation. This video simplifies the formation of syllables in a simple formula… that works most of the time! Make ensure you have grasped this easy to learn “one sentence formula”.
Lesson 11- Syllables
Navigate the challenges of two particularly troublesome consonants with this lesson. Discover the tricks and techniques to master these sounds that many learners find difficult. This video will break down each consonant, providing clear examples and pronunciation tips to help you overcome common obstacles. This lesson is designed to clear up confusion and enhance your English.
Lesson 12 Two Troublesome Consonants (C=S & G=J)
Don’t be tricked, learn the “Letters That Fool You”! This video identifies and explains common letters and letter combinations that frequently mislead learners due to their unexpected sounds or behaviors in different words. Gain insights into why these letters act the way they do and how you can master their peculiarities to improve your reading and spelling. The video ends with a test to confirm you know the letters that might fool you!
Lesson 13 - Letters That Fool You
This video explores how prefixes, the small groups of letters added at the beginning of words, can alter meanings and expand your vocabulary. Learn the common prefixes and see how they transform base words into new meanings. The video ends with a test.
Lesson 14 - Prefixes
This video has pictures that give you the spelling, with an image of 45 common endings. Our last video, Video 21, has difficult endings. Colorful pictures will illustrate how these endings are pronounced and spelled. The video ends with a test to confirm your knowledge of 45 word endings.
Lesson 15 - Picture Endings
Explore the 7 different ways you can pronounce “AUGH and OUGH” words! These combinations can be tricky as they appear in words with varied and sometimes unexpected pronunciations. This video will guide you through the different sounds associated with these letter groups. Learn the one sound that half of the “augh and ough” words contain. This video contains a list of the “augh and ough” words. The video concludes with your having to read the words that contain “augh and ough”.
Lesson 16 - Augh & Ough
Unlock the complexities of English phonetics with our lesson on the Same Letters that have Different Sounds. This video reveals how identical letters can produce dramatically different sounds based on their context within the words. This insight is essential for both pronunciation and spelling. The video ends with a test.
Lesson 17 - Same Letters Different Sounds
Did you know that 8` different letter combinations can produce the sound of the letter… A…? The letter “E” also can be created with 8 different spellings. In this video there are 16 pictures in which each unique picture contains a picture with images and the combinations of letters that form that same sound. You will enjoy Ronald Knobloch’s pictures. “Knobby”, was the creator and artist of all of our pictures in our program. Pictures help us remember 5 times faster! By understanding all the combinations of these letters, you'll enhance your spelling, pronunciation and comprehension. Our lesson ends with a test of the content.
Lesson 18 - Different Letters - Same Sounds
Master the rules of forming plurals in English with our detailed lesson on “Plurals”. This video covers the various ways in which singular nouns are formed into plurals, from simple endings like adding an “S” to more complex changes involving spelling a different word. Learn about regular and irregular plural forms. Understanding these rules is essential for accurate communication and writing in English. The lesson concludes with a test to ensure you can apply these rules correctly in everyday language.
Lesson 19 - Plurals
Learn how letters based on their positions within words can influence its sound and meaning. The placement of a letter or group of letters can sound differently at the start of a word compared to the middle and end of a word. The lesson concludes with a test to ensure you have mastered these concepts.
Lesson 20 - Beginnings - Middles - Endings
This video explores 107 endings. Some are a review of the common endings already in the program, but many are more difficult complex endings with ... such as the “que”… that has 2 sounds as in the words antique & tongue. There are some simple rules to help you pronounce the last syllable of words with many syllables. Go over these endings until you can read and spell them. Remember endings can be pronounced differently than the same letters at the beginning of a word.