# Oz Phonics 2 - CVC, CCVC words — Consonant Blends, Sentences

> Interactive phonics app for early readers focusing on CVC words and blends. (iPhone/iPad app by DSP Learning Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-2-cvc-ccvc-words/id615194551 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DSP Learning Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/556500951)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 126 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-2-cvc-ccvc-words/id615194551/reviews.md

## What is Oz Phonics 2?

Visit ozphonics.com for free worksheets to accompany this app. 
Exercises covering US Common Core State Standards: RF/1/2b, RF/1/2c, RF/1/2d, RF/K/1a. Many students will be able to attain these skills at Kindergarten level. Further Grade 1 Common Core skills are covered in our Oz Phonics 3 app.

Oz Phonics 2 has 15 sections that revise and reinforce the CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words (cat, sun, fix, etc ) in Oz Phonics 1 and introduce two new sounds, then blends (two individual sounds pronounced smoothly one after the other).  As with Oz Phonics 1, it is advisable to work through each of the 15 sections, repeating where necessary.  Move on when the student has a good idea – not necessarily a perfect grasp – of each section.
PARENT/TEACHER HELP FOR BEGINNING READERS IS INVALUABLE!!               
 
1. Making Words
Here we have a phonics touch pad that leads to words.  Listen for the word and 
individual sounds, then tap on the matching tiles.  

2. Word Finder
Based on the traditional find-a-word game, phonics find-a-word "sounds out" the word when the student correctly locates it. The word is selected by sliding a finger across or down the matching letters.

3.  Missing Beginning Sounds
It is important for beginning readers to get into the habit of identifying every sound in a word to discourage them from guessing.  This activity will help find the beginning sound in CVC words. 

 4.  Missing Middle Sounds
As with previous exercise but now with the middle sound missing. Most students find the middle sounds most difficult to identify.

5. Missing End Sounds
As with previous exercise but now with the end sound missing. 

6. This/That
This screen demonstrates the concept of “this” and “that”. “This is near, that is far”. The words "this" and "that" start with the voiced /th/ sound. The letters /th/ can also make the unvoiced sound at the beginning of ‘thin’.

7. a, an, the
These three words all contain a lazy little vowel sound like a soft /uh/ - this sound is distinctly different from the short /u/ sound as in 'sun'.  It is called the schwa vowel, and makes reading sound very natural, just like normal talking. The schwa vowel is shown in green.
This vowel is always unstressed, in contrast to the word or syllable that follows.  It is at the beginning of 'ago', 'away', 'along', though these words are not taught at this stage of the Oz Phonics system.
Some people use the stressed vowel at times – it is not wrong, but does not sound as natural as the schwa vowel. The lazy vowel is the most common sound in English and an understanding of it is very helpful when it comes to understanding the difficulties of spelling.

8. Sentence Word Order
A simple sentence reading and word order exercise. 

9. CCVC - Missing 2nd sound

10. Consonant Blends
All the blends here are made up of two individual sounds, one after another. Before touching the screen you might like to get the student to try to work out the sound of the blends, based on their letter/sound knowledge from Oz Phonics 1. Oz Phonics 1 covered all the individual sounds here with the exception of the ‘u’ making a /w/ sound in the ‘qu’ blend. Tap on any tile and a word appears at the bottom, beginning with that blend. 

11.  Consonant Blends Test
An exercise the test the student’s knowledge of the blended sounds covered in number 10. 

12. Blends Making Words
A guided exercise to construct words using the blends covered in 10. and 11 .
Note that the 21 blends can by accessed by scrolling the blends list horizontally.

13. Word Test
A selection of word lists. You can turn the volume down and get the student to try to read every word, or you can turn the volume up and play the game – “tap on the word you hear”. You can also use these lists for spelling/handwriting exercises where the student uses paper and pen.

14. and 15. CCVC - 1st and 2nd phoneme(sound) deletion exercises. Example question: what word do you get when you take away the /l/ from 'slap'? - answer 'sap'.

## Key features

- CVC word exercises
- Consonant blend practice
- Word finder game
- Missing sound identification
- Sentence word order
- Interactive phonics touchpad

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-2-cvc-ccvc-words/id615194551/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant speech app!

*2013-03-27*

Great phonics app! My son loves the activities and it is helping his pronunciation. Good to see multiple accents and new apps in this awesome series. Educational and fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Oz Phonics 2

### What age is Oz Phonics 2 suitable for?

Oz Phonics 2 is suitable for children aged 4 and above. The app covers skills that many students can attain at the Kindergarten level, with further Grade 1 skills available in Oz Phonics 3.

### Does Oz Phonics 2 have ads?

No, Oz Phonics 2 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for focused learning without interruptions.

### What learning standards does Oz Phonics 2 cover?

Oz Phonics 2 covers US Common Core State Standards including RF/1/2b, RF/1/2c, RF/1/2d, and RF/K/1a. These standards focus on phonological awareness and phonics skills essential for early reading.

### How does Oz Phonics 2 teach CVC words?

Oz Phonics 2 revises and reinforces CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words through 15 interactive sections. Exercises include listening for sounds and tapping matching tiles, and a word finder game.

### What is the price of Oz Phonics 2?

Oz Phonics 2 is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this app.

### How often is Oz Phonics 2 updated?

The latest version of Oz Phonics 2 is 1.9, which was last updated on June 10, 2025. The app was originally released on March 15, 2013, indicating a history of ongoing support.

### What devices are supported by Oz Phonics 2?

Oz Phonics 2 is currently supported on iPads. Users can access the educational content on Apple's tablet devices.

### Can I get free worksheets to go with Oz Phonics 2?

Yes, free worksheets that accompany Oz Phonics 2 are available on the developer's website, ozphonics.com. These resources can supplement the app's interactive exercises.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2025-06-10

Updated for new IOS version

### 1.8 — 2021-05-20

fix for bluetooth headphones

### 1.7 — 2020-06-27

Updated for IOS 13

### 1.6 — 2015-05-11

minor bug fix

### 1.5 — 2015-03-23

change to mute settings

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