Phonics For Functional Skills/ESOL

Phonics for Functional Skills/ESOL is a practical, no-nonsense guide for teachers and tutors working with adult learners in colleges, training settings, and community education. Written by education consultant and trainer Sheila Mulvenney, this book draws on real classroom experience to show educators exactly how to teach phonics with confidence. Not just the theory, but the how.

Inside, you'll find clear, structured approaches to teaching reading and spelling, practical activities you can use straight away, and accessible explanations of how reading skills actually develop. Sheila also addresses the real-world challenges teachers face every day: learners with low confidence, gaps in prior learning, and the lasting impact of trauma on engagement and progress.

Whether you're new to teaching phonics or looking to refresh your practice, this book bridges the gap between theory and classroom reality. Helping you help your learners become confident, capable readers and spellers.
A must-read for any teacher of Functional Skills English or ESOL who wants to make a lasting difference.