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Language Toktok 8: Does phonics work for Papua New Guineans?

Language Toktok 8: Does phonics work for Papua New Guineans?

Update: 2024-12-01

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Phonics has become a buzzword in teaching children to read English, but how does it work for Papua New Guineans? English is a second language here and children usually come to school not knowing how to speak English. Can phonics help them learn to speak the language they will use at school? Listen and see what you think!

To read the article this episode was based on, go to https://www.thenational.com.pg/how-does-phonics-work-for-papua-new-guineans/

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Language Toktok 8: Does phonics work for Papua New Guineans?

Language Toktok 8: Does phonics work for Papua New Guineans?

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