Phonics is a crucial skill for English language learners. It helps in decoding words and improving reading abilities. Here are some phonics drills to practice and enhance your English reading skills.
Vowel Sounds
Short Vowels
- A as in "cat"
- E as in "net"
- I as in "sit"
- O as in "not"
- U as in "cup"
Long Vowels
- A as in "cake"
- E as in "feet"
- I as in "time"
- O as in "goat"
- U as in "cup"
Consonant Blends
- Bl as in "blue"
- Br as in "brake"
- Cl as in "class"
- Cr as in "cry"
- Fl as in "floor"
Silent Letters
- K in "knee"
- G in "gnome"
- C in "city"
Practice Exercises
To improve your phonics skills, try the following exercises:
- Word Building: Pick a vowel sound and create words using it.
- Word Decoding: Decode words by identifying the vowel sounds.
- Sentence Reading: Read sentences and identify the consonant blends and silent letters.
For more advanced practice, check out our phonics lessons.
Phonics Chart