The Sounds-Write Podcast

In the eighteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Helen Hampton talks about implementing Sounds-Write in small, rural schools. She discusses how to get started with Sounds-Write in this setting, how to maximise your resources and how to teach phonics to mixed-age classes. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Sounds-Write's Free ResourcesSounds-Write's Australian ShopTrain with HelenSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

In the seventeenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Alex Bedford and Julie Sherrington talk about their recently released book 'EYFS: Language of Learning'. Alex and Julie are both experienced and passionate educators. They discuss the importance of language development, the impact of the pandemic on children's language and how to put their brilliant handbook into practice. Enjoy!"This book will be the go-to resource for practitioners who want a clear, user-friendly way to develop children's language in the EYFS setting. Inspired by Joan Tough's language development framework, it offers educators a way to understand, plan and sequence high-quality conversations to help develop shared thinking, communication and language. We love the clarity of the writing and the illustrations, and the worked examples bring the approach to life. We can't wait to go into schools that use this approach and see the children thrive!" ― John Walker and Tita Beaven, Sounds-WriteSome helpful links:EYFS: Language of Learning – a handbook to provoke, provide and evaluate language developmentAlex's upcoming events and workshopsThe Reading Together CollectionSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

Welcome to episode 3 of Nuggets of Language Nerdiness by The Sounds-Write Podcast! Do you know the difference between a language, a pidgin and a creole? What would a writing system look like if it could convey tone of voice and stress? What are false cognates? Join us as we explore these questions and more in this episode. Enjoy!Some helpful links and sources:Visit our websiteSign up to our mailing listLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramWhat is a languageWhat’s The Difference Between A Pidgin And A Creole?Pidgin's etymologyHistory of Jamaican PatwaJamaican Patois and the Power of Language in Reggae MusicHow Deaf Children in Nicaragua Created a New LanguagePidgins and CreolesBBC News PidginLanguage at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can't, and What Can Be Done About It by Mark SeidenbergFalse cognates

In the sixteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Kirsty Gibbs talks about all things business. Kirsty is an experienced businesswoman in the tutoring industry. In this episode, she lays out her top tips for growing a thriving tutoring business. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Kirsty's podcast episode with Jacinda and AlisonKirsty's podcastKirsty's websiteKirsty's free resources Sounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

Welcome to episode 2 of Nuggets of Language Nerdiness by The Sounds-Write Podcast! What can we find out about towns and cities based on their suffixes and etymology? Why are some words spelt differently in US-English? And what's the difference between homonyms and polysemous words? Enjoy!Some helpful links and sources:Visit our websiteSign up to our mailing listLike us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramLatin influence on English The Origins of English Place NamesEtymology of ‘castle’ Place names stemming from ‘castrum’ More on place names ‘Mutha’ Wolverhampton etymology Broome etymologyBrisbane etymologyMore about Webster’s ideas in his political context Webster’s changes to spelling How is polysemy different from homonymy? More on polysemyPolysemy Versus HomonymyMore on Polysemy Versus HomonymyEtymology of ‘dish’Etymology of ‘bat’Example 1Example 2Example 3 Example 4

In the fifteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast, Jacinda Vaughan is back and answering listeners' questions about teaching phonics in intervention settings. She covers a range of topics including making adaptations for English Language Learners, correcting articulation, accent variation and much more. Enjoy! Some helpful links:Jacinda's first podcast appearanceShop the Reading Together Collection in AustraliaShop the Reading Together Collection in the UKShop the Reading Together Collection in the USEEF Teaching Assistant InterventionsCharlotte WighamAlternative PencilsAnn Sullivan's book 'Access to Phonics'Phonics for SENAlison Perry's video on b d confusionSounds-Write Symposium 2023 access Sounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

Welcome to this bonus mini-episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast! In this short episode, the host shared three nuggets of language nerdiness. Why do we sometimes spell the sound /r/ as < wr >? What do the words punch, shampoo and bungalow all have in common? And what are contronyms? Enjoy!Some helpful links and sources:Root word 'wer'Examples of the < wr > spelling of /r/Punch's etymologyShampoo's etymologyBungalow's etymologyMore about contronymsSome examples of contronymsVisit our websiteSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

In the fourteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast Kelly Cross talks about her son, Freddie's, journey to becoming a proficient reader and speller. Freddie has Moderate Learning Difficulties and Kelly struggled to find the help that he needed to learn to read and write. Since finding Sounds-Write, Freddie has gone on to become the avid reader his parents always knew he could be. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Help Your Child to Read and Write courseSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

In the thirteenth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast we hear from Gemma Pierson, headteacher at Princecroft Primary School in Warminster, UK. Gemma discusses the literacy strategy that Princecroft have implemented across the school and talks about how her team cultivate a love of reading amongst their student. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Princecroft Primary School's websiteGemma's TwitterPrincecroft's Sounds-Write Success StoryTalk for WritingSounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list

In the twelfth episode of The Sounds-Write Podcast Donna Smith, one of Sounds-Write's In-House Trainers, gives advice and guidance for parents and carers of children who are being taught phonics. She gives an overview of what Sounds-Write is and how best to support students who are learning to read and spell. Enjoy!Some helpful links:Help Your Child to Read and Write courseBruce Robertson's bookSt. Thomas Aquinas Primary School directory of soundsThe weekly spelling list blog post Sounds-Write's FacebookSounds-Write's InstagramSign up to our mailing list