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NEW FOR 2026
Friendly Phonics
An ESL Phonics programme teachers look forward to.
A complete phonics course for teaching English as an additional language. Write-in student books, 80+ decodable readers, and a digital Teacher's Guide that does the planning for you.
CORE COMPONENTS
Everything you need to teach with ease.
Every lesson is planned, resourced and sequenced across two student books per level, with a digital Teacher’s Guide to instruct you.
Digital Teacher's Guide
Research-based lessons with clear step by step instructions and lesson scripts with interactive content to bring every phonics lesson to life. Plan in minutes, not hours.
• 30 weeks of step-by-step lessons
• Audio support for every sound
• Assessment & progress tracking
Write-in Student Books
Every student gets their own write-in book with pull-out pages for activities, decodable readers and space to practise.
• Two write-in Student Books per level
• 25+ pull-out decodable readers per level
• Tricky Word practice pages
Phonics Online
Schools adopting Friendly Phonics receive one full year of Phonics Online – interactive teaching tools, a comprehensive Teacher Toolkit, and ready-to-use lesson materials for every teacher.
• 500+ videos, animations, stories and songs
• Interactive games and activities
• Works on IWB, laptop, tablet
A Closer Look
Write-in Student Books with pull-out decodable readers.
FRIENDLY PHONICS LEVELS
A structured path from first sounds to confident reading.
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Age 4+
Friendly Phonics Level 1
Children begin their phonics journey by connecting the letter sounds (phonemes) and letter shapes (graphemes) with the help of the Letterland characters. By the end of Level 1 children can:
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Age 5+
Friendly Phonics Level 2
As children learn more letter sounds and cumulatively review them, they will be able to decode more complex words. By the end of Level 2 children can:
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Age 6+
Friendly Phonics Level 3
In Level 3, children extend their knowledge to tackle complex spelling patterns, reading fluently and independently by the end of the level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is Friendly Phonics designed for?
Friendly Phonics is designed for children aged 4+. The programme spans three levels: Level 1 for ages 4+, Level 2 for ages 5+, and Level 3 for ages 6+. Each level builds progressively on the skills taught in the previous one.
What's included in each Friendly Phonics level?
Each level includes a Digital Teacher's Guide with research-based lesson plans, a student write-in book packed with activities, and 25+ pull-out decodable readers. There is also access to audio tracks for pronunciation support, interactive teaching tools - all in our web-based app, Phonics Online.
What are the decodable readers and how are they used?
Decodable readers are short, structured books where vocabulary is carefully controlled to only include phonics patterns the student has already been taught. Each Friendly Phonics level includes 25+ pull-out decodable readers for students to practise blending and reading independently.
Do teachers need special training to use Friendly Phonics?
No specialist training is required. The Digital Teacher's Guide provides clear, step-by-step lesson plans with explicit instruction that any teacher can follow. Letterland also offers optional professional training programmes for schools wanting to deepen their synthetic phonics expertise.
Can individual levels be purchased separately?
Yes. Each of the three levels can be purchased independently, making it easy to start at the right point for your students or add levels as cohorts progress.
Are sample lessons available before purchasing?
Yes. Sample lessons are available for each level so teachers and school leaders can evaluate the programme before committing to a full purchase.
See Friendly Phonics in Action
Book a free 30-minute demonstration with one of our specialists. See the programme in action and get any questions answered.
