Course based on = Teaching English Spelling: A practical guide, Shemesh, R., and Waller, S., 2000

Short vowel sounds for beginners

Draw parallels to familiar words

Listen and test - write the word (can be done in reverse - say the word and point to it)

Point to the correct spelling on the picture

Write the word using the suggested letter

(intermediate and advanced sections available)

Short and long vowel sounds

Minimal pairs -write down the word you hear

Students write words and categorise them under long or short sounds