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Mélina Delmas

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About Mélina Delmas

With roots in France, Mélina has found a new home in Birmingham where she pursued her PhD from the University of Birmingham. Her passion for writing, traveling, and continuous learning is matched by her love for musical theatre and exploring new coffee shops. In her spare time, she enjoys baking and singing while surrounded by feline friends from the neighborhood. Mélina cherishes time with her large extended family, counting six cousins among her relatives.

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Language & Literacy

In house speciality

Translation Studies

Education

Bordeaux Montaigne University

Qualifications

  • Master of Arts specializing in Literary Translation
  • Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Translation Studies

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Child learning phonics and letters using colourful plastic letters laid out on the table.

Phonics Phases: What They Are And Why They're Important

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If you are teaching your KS1 the basics of letters and sounds, and how these interact together, you are beginning to develop their knowledge of phonics.

What are phonics and phonic phases? You might be wondering what is behind these obscure terms! It's actually pretty simple. Phonics are the foundation for reading and writing as they help your child identify different sounds and associate them with the corresponding letters.

Although every child's development is unique, phonics are commonly taught in six different phases between the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Each year your child will learn more about the relationship between letters and sounds through phonics teaching and support from their teacher.

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