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How It All Began – Lexonik Flex
Lexonik Flex offers a flexible, fast-paced programme that enhances reading skills, focusing on phonological awareness, vocabulary, and metacognition for all ages.
Five tips for improving oral language, speed and vocabulary at home
With Covid impacting young children’s language skills, parents and teachers can promote vocabulary growth through techniques like using synonyms, hidden definitions, real-world examples, contrasts, and morphemic analysis.
CAUTION: Long Words Ahead
Ian shares his passion for dissectology and how metacognitive skills, like understanding word prefixes, help unlock new vocabulary, as seen in Lexonic’s programmes.
Word stems and why they are important in vocabulary and reading development
At Lexonik, we focus on morphemic analysis—understanding word stems and affixes—to help students decode new words, expand vocabulary, and foster independent learning.
How It All Began – Lexonik Advance
Lexonik, founded in 2011, developed the Lexonik Advance programme after discovering the limitations of traditional reading instruction for struggling secondary students.
How It All Began – Lexonik Leap
Lexonik Leap is a phonics-based intervention focused on phonological awareness, orthographic mapping, and repetitive practice to improve basic literacy skills.
The Vocabulary Habit
Classroom habits shape teaching; explicit, repeated vocabulary instruction can close the gap, supported by tools like Lexonik Vocabulary.
The Curriculum Won't Wait...
Post-lockdown, the curriculum can’t wait. But for some students, like those with language gaps, it must adapt to focus on vocabulary and targeted interventions to close learning gaps.
Why Everyone Should Be Literate
Literacy is a tool for progress and empowerment. Teaching students how to read and understand, not just read, can break the cycle of learned helplessness and open opportunities.
When It Comes to Reading, Is Silence Really Golden?
Silent reading sessions may cause frustration in struggling students. Explicit teaching and teacher enthusiasm are crucial for fostering reading skills and engagement.
Latin Can Be Fun!
Struggling to close the vocabulary gap? Learn how to teach Latin and morphemic analysis in a fun, fast-paced way that engages students and builds confidence.
Why Are So Many Boys Underachieving In Literacy?
Closing the literacy gap for boys involves structured teaching, motivation, and engaging activities with competitive elements—building skills from early years onward.
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