First Lessons in Reading: A New Method of Teaching the Reading of English, by Which the Ear Is Trained to Discriminate the Elementary Sound of Words, and the Eye to Recognize the Sings Used for These - Hardcover

Richard Soule

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484011723 ISBN 13: 9780484011723

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the basics of English reading through a proven, step‑by‑step method

This classic primer teaches young readers to hear and recognize sounds before focusing on letters. By analyzing spoken words into elementary sounds and linking them to simple printed signs, it builds confident decoding and accurate pronunciation from the start. The book emphasizes gradual progression, clear explanations, and practice that fits classroom or home use.

• Learn how sounds map to letters and letter combinations
• Practice with graded lessons that reinforce articulation and reading fluency
• Explore rules and patterns that underlie English spelling
• Use accompanying charts and guided exercises to teach large groups or individual learners

Ideal for teachers and parents introducing reading to beginners, this edition presents a time‑tested approach to developing sound awareness, decoding skills, and a solid foundation in English orthography.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484011723
• ISBN 13: 9780484011723
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 118