LP1 Phonics: the alphabet and letter sounds for beginners https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/ Page updated: 2026-10-18 Store information checked: 2026-10-17 Who this level may suit LP1 is the first app in Little English’s four-level phonics programme. It focuses on the 26 English letters, connections between letters and sounds, and first vocabulary. Consider it for a child beginning to recognise letters, including one who can sing the ABC song but cannot yet recognise letters or connect them with sounds consistently. Course focus Meet the 26 letters Build familiarity with the English alphabet as a starting point for later phonics. Connect letters with sounds Attend to connections between letters and sounds in words, moving beyond reciting letter names. Encounter letters in vocabulary Bring sounds, print and meaning together through first words, preparing for the next vowel-focused stage. Choose by existing knowledge A child who is beginning to notice English letters and is willing to listen, look and try with a parent may explore LP1. Choose by existing letter and sound knowledge, rather than age alone or whether the alphabet song has been memorised. When to explore another level first If your child recognises familiar letters, connects them with sounds and is beginning to blend, also look at LP2’s vowel focus. If songs, pictures and shared stories are currently more engaging, keep those activities and introduce letters a little at a time. One activity to try together These are adaptable home activity suggestions, not a list of app features or individual lessons. 1. Choose one letter your child has encountered. Listen to a familiar example together, then find the letter. 2. Find it again in a word whose meaning is already familiar. Model it without requiring an independent reading on the first attempt. 3. Move the letter and look again. Add another only if your child wants to continue, and stop when they are tired or frustrated. What you can observe Notice whether your child recognises a letter in different places and starts connecting it with a familiar sound. Singing the alphabet, remembering a card’s position or tapping quickly does not, on its own, establish that connection. Choosing a next step As letter recognition and sound connections become more secure, explore LP2. There is no fixed completion deadline, and every practice session need not become a pass-or-fail test. Questions parents ask Can a child with no English experience start with LP1? LP1 can be an entry point to English letters. Explore a few letters and sounds together and observe interest and understanding. Continue meaningful vocabulary, songs and shared stories alongside it. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-1 My child knows the ABC song. Is LP1 still useful? Reciting letter names in order is different from recognising a letter on its own and connecting it with sounds in words. If letters are unfamiliar outside the song sequence, LP1 may still be an appropriate foundation. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-2 How is LP1 different from a vocabulary app? LP1 is organised around letter and sound foundations. A vocabulary app focuses more on words and meaning. Explore LP1 when connecting print to sound is the main need, and vocabulary activities when understanding more words is the priority. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-3 Will finishing LP1 let my child read English picture books independently? That is not guaranteed. LP1 provides a starting foundation; reading also needs further decoding practice, vocabulary and sentence understanding. Continue shared reading and consider LP2 according to current knowledge. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-4 What age is this level for? We do not assign an unverified age range to these levels. Choose by letter and sound experience and the support a child needs. An App Store age rating is not a curriculum placement level. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-5 Is it free, and must I buy each level separately? Each level has its own App Store listing. Check download prices, free access, course purchases and any shared entitlements in each current listing and app. We do not promise that all content is free or one purchase covers the series. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-6 Can it be used entirely offline? The complete offline scope of each level has not been verified in this catalogue. If offline access matters, check the current description and confirm on your device. Purchases and restoration need an App Store connection. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-7 Do these translated pages mean the app supports Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese? No. These pages explain the courses to parents in five languages. Check the current store listing and app settings for interface and audio languages. https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/apps/lp1/#question-8 Download and product facts 自然拼读 Phonics - 儿童学习英文字母和英语音标单词 App ID: 1393459063 Version checked: 7.2 https://apps.apple.com/app/id1393459063 Course scope comes from the developer’s published store descriptions. Starting-point guidance and home activities are editorial suggestions, not a standardised assessment or an independent effectiveness study. Check the current store and app for course contents, prices and regional availability. Independent reading is a programme goal, without a guaranteed outcome or completion deadline. Five website languages do not establish that the app interface supports all five. Interest is being collected for a new Android release, with no launch date announced. Legacy links remain available. Content is drafted and translated with AI assistance; native-language editorial review is pending. Course scope source https://apps.apple.com/app/id1393459063 https://apps.apple.com/app/id1393493900 Keep exploring Why can my child sing the alphabet but not read words? https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/answers/knows-abc-cannot-read/ What is the difference between phonics and vocabulary apps? https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/answers/phonics-or-vocabulary/ Can a child who knows the alphabet start at Level 2? https://www.mylittleenglish.com/en/answers/start-after-alphabet/