www.periodictableofenglish.com Re Mamone Reading Program The research conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Mamone into identifying fundamentals of the English language is unique. From my experience as an educator, no other reading program is built on such thorough research. This program could aptly be called the science of reading, as it identifies the basic building blocks of language so that consistency and predictability of the consequent reading system are assured. Until now, reading programs have not clarified the often irregular sound to letter relationships that occur within the English language. Consequently, the usual decoding rules taught to students oftentimes become exceptions rather than consistent rules. The letter " a ", which stands as a symbol for ten different sounds in Australian English is a classic example of the confusion and frustration caused in young minds using traditional methods. The identification of the Rabeck triangle of vowels by the Mamones is one of the major discoveries which make this program so successful. With the knowledge of these vowels, the alternation of consonant and vowel in any printed text becomes self-evident. Mamone's use of colour to easily differentiate among vowels, consonants, mute letters and those that switch sounds, together with simple rules of syllable formation and the use of his digitally superscripted vowel sound exemplars, make learing to read a much easier task for any person. In fact, not only does the program benefit the student, it makes the job of the teacher that much more satisfying because of the success of his task. The English Digital Dictionary, a key element of the program, stands by itself as a masterpiece of well compiled information for the beginning reader or the university researcher of linguistics. The value of this publication to the task of teaching reading, let alone its other uses, can not be overstated. Because of inherent consistency within this reading program and the patterns it shows that occur in the English language, it also provides a solid basis for learning spelling skills. The Mamone's reading program is also unique in its method of teaching oral reading using natural timing or rhythm. Most programs stumble through a decoding process that produces a halting or staccato reading pattern. This program, with the aid of the Digital Dictionary and other rhythmic exercises overcomes this stumbling block to fluent reading. That is, the student learns to read out aloud as fluently as he normally speaks. I have been privileged to have had first hand experience in observing the outstanding success of this reading program -- success for the very young, the old, for the talented and for those left on the wayside by other reading methods. I have every confidence in recommending this program as one that is attractively presented, and, I believe, without peer in its content and method. Yours faithfully, Robert J Paech BSc Grad Dip Ed MSc MACEA MACE

• published: 03 Dec 2013
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