Reading Methods in Spain: The Effect of a Regular Orthography.

Goyen, Judith D.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Reading Methods in Spain: The Effect of a Regular Orthography.

Goyen, Judith D.

Reading Teacher, v42 n6 p370-73 Feb 1989

Compares the phonetically regular orthography of Spanish with the phonetic inconsistencies of English. Reports on the role of phonics in six popular Spanish reading programs. Notes that the regularity of the Spanish language is compatible with the use of systematic phonics for reading instruction. (MM)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, English, Foreign Countries, Native Language Instruction, Phoneme Grapheme Correspondence, Phonics, Reading Instruction, Reading Programs, Spanish, Spanish Speaking

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Spain

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