Phonics Class
Phonics Classes for Kids in Singapore
Speech Academy Asia’s phonics classes for kids teach preschoolers to link sounds to letters so they can read, spell and speak with confidence. Children progress through three levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced, using stories, songs and multisensory activities. Unlike most phonics classes, ours is designed to support our public speaking programme, so children learn to pronounce clearly and present confidently as they learn to read.
For PreschoolersLevels Beginner to AdvancedStyle MultisensorySince 2012
What Is Phonics and Why Does It Matter?
Phonics is a way of teaching reading that links each sound (phoneme) to the letters that represent it (grapheme). Instead of memorising whole words, children learn to break words into sounds and blend them back together. This lets them read and spell new words on their own.
- Reading readiness: children learn to hear and tell apart the sounds in words
- Word recognition: they can sound out unfamiliar words independently
- Better spelling: knowing how sounds map to letters helps them spell
- Bigger vocabulary: confident readers meet and use more words
What Will My Child Learn at Each Level?
1
Beginner
Basic letter sounds through stories, songs and visual aids. Children identify letters, repeat sounds correctly and recognise simple words such as cat, sun and top.
2
Intermediate
Sound combinations such as sh, ch, th and ai. Children start reading and writing short words, building listening, pronunciation and vocabulary.
3
Advanced
Blending and segmenting words, reading short sentences and using phonics in daily communication, with growing fluency and confidence.
How Does Phonics Help My Child Speak Confidently?
Strong speakers start as strong listeners and readers. As children gain control over sounds and words, they speak more clearly and confidently. Our phonics programme helps children:
- Speak clearly by learning accurate sound formation
- Expand their vocabulary for conversations and storytelling
- Express emotions and ideas using tone, rhythm and voice
- Build confidence through regular speaking and sharing, including reciting to the class
By the time they move into public speaking, they already have the tools to pronounce, project and present.
How Are Phonics Classes Taught?
Child-centred
Lessons follow each child’s pace, with steady progress from level to level.
Multisensory
Children see, hear, say and move with each sound, through songs, stories and games.
Reading aloud
Children practise reading with varying pitch, loudness and speed, so they read with expression.
What Makes Our Phonics Classes Different?
Most phonics classes stop at reading. Ours are built on Speech Academy Asia’s own trademarked public speaking methods, so children learn to read and speak with confidence.
Speech Linguistic Patterns™ (SLP)
Children learn the language patterns confident speakers use, such as repetition and expressive phrasing, from their very first words.
Neuro Somatics™
Simple breathing and posture habits help young children stay calm and stand tall when they read or speak in front of others.
Language Memory Programming Semantics™
Visualisation and memory techniques help children remember new words, rhymes and short speeches.
Tonality training
Children practise reading with varying pitch, loudness and speed, so their reading sounds natural and expressive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Phonics Classes
What age should my child start phonics?
Most children are ready for phonics in preschool, once they can listen to and repeat simple sounds. Our programme is designed for preschoolers and starts at the Beginner level.
What is the difference between phonics and reading classes?
Phonics teaches children how letters link to sounds so they can decode new words on their own. Reading classes build on this with comprehension and vocabulary. Our programme also links phonics to clear speaking.
How long does it take to learn phonics?
Every child progresses at their own pace through the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Most children move up as they master each set of sounds.
Why does Speech Academy Asia combine phonics with public speaking?
Children who can form sounds accurately speak more clearly and confidently. Our phonics curriculum is customised to support our preschool public speaking programme, so children learn to pronounce, project and present from the start.
Can I try a phonics class first?
Yes. Book a free trial class using the form on this page.
Phonics classes give your child the foundation to read independently and speak with confidence. Explore our public speaking classes for kids to see where phonics leads next.
Book a Free Trial Class
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Your child will be taught small groups of letter sounds, which will allow him or her to begin blending when reading and segmenting letter sounds in words when spelling. This method involves synthesising or blending phonemes to make a word, enabling your child to start off on the right foot.
Learning the art of reading with varying pitch, loudness and speed will turn your child’s voice into a melodious tune that draws audiences’ attention when he or she speaks.
Our multi-sensory synthetic phonics programme focuses on coding and decoding words, allowing your child to learn spelling at the same time!
Your child will gain confidence to speak in front of large groups with our public speaking methodology. He or she will not only learn to read together with the rest of the class, but will also receive training to recite to the entire class on stage!
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