This article introduces a few of the ways the 26 letters of the alphabet team up to represent more than 26 sounds.

While teaching letter sounds to children is very important, there's more to learning to read than phonics activities and games.

Let's take a look at the common mistakes that can be the difference between a good and a great English composition.

Letter reversals are fairly commonplace. When viewing young learners' work, it is not unusual to see letters like 'r' 'c' 'f' and 's' written backwards.

Pre-reading skills are the first steps a child takes on their journey towards literacy. Some of these skills seem fairly obvious, but they’re not all so clear!

Allschool offers thousands of interactive live online classes, connecting hundreds of teachers with learners aged 3 to 18 around the world.

Wonderlit Perform, an exciting programme to boost your child's acting confidence and presence, bringing their light into center stage and giving them the best of life skills, that Speech and Drama can deliver.

Turn curiosity into confidence. Turn mistakes into triumphs. A lifelong learning adventure starts at the British Council.

Wonderlit Speak, a key programme to help children become confident and eloquent communicators, opening up their voices and broadening their horizons through the gift of speaking and presenting with conviction.

The benefits of art for children are aplenty. Even the act of holding a paintbrush is crucial, as it aids in the physical development of fine motor skills.