A Phonics course is designed to teach learners, especially young children, the relationship between letters and the sounds they represent. It emphasizes the systematic development of reading and spelling skills by breaking down words into smaller parts like phonemes (individual sounds).

Key Features of a Phonics Course:

1. Letter-Sound Correspondence: Understanding how letters or letter combinations produce specific sounds.
2. Blending: Combining individual sounds to form words.
3. Segmenting: Breaking words into individual sounds.
4. Decoding: Reading unfamiliar words by applying phonics rules.
5. Vocabulary Building: Expanding word knowledge through practice.
6. Interactive Techniques: Games, stories, and exercises to reinforce learning.