From February to November 2025, Vera transformed her early‑literacy skills. She began K1 unsure in an English classroom and without letter‑sound knowledge. Now in K2, she understands teacher instructions, replies with simple English sentences, and reads short sentences on her own.
Progress timeline
- Month 1–2: settle into English routines; build listening confidence
- Month 3–4: master core letter sounds; start oral blending
- Month 5–7: high‑frequency words + CVC decoding
- Month 8–10: read and reread short sentences; speak with simple frames
What worked
- Tailored instruction and small, achievable goals
- Multisensory phonics: see it • say it • blend it • read it
- Daily review + spaced retrieval for letter sounds and sight words
- Sentence frames for real classroom communication
Sample lesson flow
- Sound review with actions (5 sounds)
- Blend two or three words; quick success check
- Read a short sentence; point to each word
- Speak: answer a teacher prompt using the target sentence frame
- Celebrate effort and set a tiny next step
Home support tips (5–8 minutes)
- Sound‑to‑word: “Find a word that starts with /m/”
- Fast phrases: read one 5–6 word sentence twice
- Mini talk: answer with “I can see a …” or “I like … because …”
- Keep it light and positive—short bursts beat long drills
Placement matters
We begin with a Professional Assessment to place each child in the most suitable course and level. No trial classes—just accurate placement and clear goals.
Centres: Sheung Shui • Fanling • Tai Wo • Tai Po
Message: “Assessment + age/year + preferred centre.
