Long vowels
Extend earlier foundations through sounds and words associated with long vowels.
Official Little English product information · LEVEL 4 / 4
LP4 Phonics: long vowels, common sounds and reading preparation
LP4 is the fourth app in the four-level phonics programme. It covers long vowels, other common sounds and related word practice. Consider it for a child with letter, vowel and consonant practice who is ready to extend phonics knowledge in preparation for reading.
Available · iPhone & iPad
Five website languages do not establish that the app interface supports all five.
LP4Little English Phonics
Long vowels
LP4
Choose by existing knowledge
LP4 may fit a child who tries using known sounds to read some familiar words and is ready to encounter a wider range of sound patterns. The fourth level describes a place in the curriculum, not a guarantee of independent reading of every English book.
When to explore another level first
Revisit LP3 if consonant recognition and blending often break down. Return to LP1 or LP2 if letters or vowels are the main difficulty. Strengthen the parts that need practice instead of rushing to finish the whole series.
LITTLE ENGLISH PHONICS
Course focus
Other common sounds and vocabulary
Gain further phonics experience through words containing other common sounds.
Prepare for beginning reading
Use broader sound knowledge to support word reading and reading choices, while continuing vocabulary and comprehension.
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.
One activity to try together
These are adaptable home activity suggestions, not a list of app features or individual lessons.
- Choose an encountered word with a long vowel or another common sound. Check its meaning together, then listen to an example.
- Let your child try applying known sounds. Model an unfamiliar pattern rather than requiring them to guess a rule.
- Share a short text that fits what has been learned and talk about its meaning. Choose an easier text when the print is beyond current knowledge.
What you can observe
Look for attempts to apply sound knowledge to new, suitably chosen words or short sentences while understanding their meaning. Reading aloud without understanding, or memorising just one passage, calls for continued support.
Choosing a next step
After LP4, choose reading material according to actual knowledge and continue shared reading. Our new graded reading app is a separate product still in preparation, without a download link or confirmed launch date.
Questions parents ask
Which level should I look at for long vowels?
LP4’s published course description explicitly includes long vowels and other common sounds. Check letter, vowel and consonant foundations before choosing this as a starting point.
How does LP4 differ from LP3?
LP3 focuses on consonant recognition and phonics. LP4 extends into words with long vowels and other common sounds. The stages connect, but LP4 should not be described as simply repeating LP3.
Will completing LP4 make my child an independent reader of all English picture books?
No such result is guaranteed. Independent reading is a programme goal; vocabulary, comprehension, reading material and practice also matter. Choose texts that fit what has been learned and continue reading together.
Is LP4 the new graded reading app?
No. LP4 is the released fourth phonics app, App ID 1435891233. The new graded reading app is a separate planned product.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compare the four levels
LP1
Meet the 26 letters
Explore LP1’s 26-letter foundations, who it suits, what knowing the ABC song does and does not show, parent questions and the individual App Store download.
LP1 Phonics: the alphabet and letter sounds for beginners ↗LP2
Recognise vowels
Find out whether LP2 suits a child with letter foundations who needs vowel and word-reading practice. Compare LP1 and LP2, read parent questions and find the download.
LP2 Phonics: vowel sounds and word blending ↗LP3
Consonant recognition and sounds
Explore LP3’s consonant and vocabulary focus, the foundations a child may need, differences from LP2 and LP4, parent questions and its own App Store listing.
LP3 Phonics: consonant sounds and phonics in words ↗LP4 · Current level
Long vowels
Explore LP4’s long-vowel focus, suitable starting knowledge, differences from LP3 and the planned graded reading app, parent questions and its separate download.
LP4 Phonics: long vowels, common sounds and reading preparation ↗Download and product facts
- App ID
- 1435891233
- Store title
- 少儿英语音标拼读-青少儿英语阅读起步
- Version checked
- 6.7
- Store information checked
- 2026-10-17
- Page updated
- 2026-10-18
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. Android interest and legacy links