English Phonics for Spanish-Speaking Children
Jolley Phonics: English Sounds Step by Step
A digital learning space based on phonics, images, listening, repetition and AI-supported pronunciation practice.
Why phonics works
Phonics helps children notice, listen to and practise English sounds before reading full words. This is especially useful for Spanish-speaking children, because some English sounds do not exist in Spanish.
Listen
Children hear clear English sound models.
Look
Images support meaning and reduce cognitive load.
Repeat
Short repetition builds confidence and pronunciation.
How the method works
Listen
Hear the sound.
See
Connect sound, image and word.
Repeat
Practise pronunciation.
AI Feedback
Use speech practice for guided correction.
Progressive phonics path
The 44 English sounds are introduced gradually: from sounds that are easier for Spanish-speaking children to more complex sounds such as /θ/, /ð/ and /ŋ/.
Level 1
Sounds close to Spanish
/p/ /b/ /m/ /n/ /æ/Level 2
Moderate contrasts
/h/ /v/ /ʃ/ /tʃ/ /iː/Level 3
More complex English sounds
/θ/ /ð/ /ŋ/ /w/ /ə/AI-supported phonics practice
The app uses listening and speaking practice to support pronunciation. Text-to-Speech provides a clear model, while Speech-to-Text helps learners practise and receive feedback.
🔊 TTS
Children listen to a clear pronunciation model.
🎙️ STT
Children repeat and practise speaking.
🤖 Feedback
The app helps guide pronunciation practice.
For parents and teachers
Parents
Simple activities to practise English sounds at home through listening, images and repetition.
Go to ParentsTeachers
Methodological support, phonics resources and digital activities for Early Childhood Education.
Go to TeachersScientific foundation
This website is part of a doctoral research project on early English phonics, digital tools and AI-supported teacher training in Early Childhood Education.