English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Phonics instruction for EFL students provides unquestionable benefits.

People learning English as a foreign language face challenges similar to those of struggling readers and spellers in that they do not perceive and manipulate the sound system and its corresponding written code effectively.

When struggling EFL learners are explicitly taught the phonology of the language, they are able to learn English successfully and improve their phonology and reading skills.

Benefits

• Students learn pronunciation of individual phonemes and their sound application in words.
• Increases vocabulary by teaching the meaning of words through the use of graphics, definitions, and context sentences.
• Spelling skills improve dramatically.
• Students more accurately perceive individual words in spoken sentences, resulting in significantly more accurate dictations.
• Students see significant gains in their reading abilities in only a few weeks.
• Provides a highly motivating learning environment in which students can move at their own pace.
• Builds student confidence and self-esteem.

Products

• EFL Tools Incorporated in the Software
• EFL Additions to the Instructor Material
• Brochure Downloads

Research

Why does Reading Horizons work so well? Because it is based on research-proven reading strategies! Click on the links below to read research studies and product reviews:

• Research Studies
• Using Phonemic Awareness with ESL Students

Resources

• Pronunciation Proficiency Tool
• Vocabulary Building Tool - Lemons for Literacy
• Webinars

Recommendations

Thousands of teachers have seen Reading Horizons change the lives of their students over the past two decades. The following links provide a sampling of what teachers have said and where they are located:

• Success Stories
• Reviews
• ESL World Map