# Reading Intro by Oz Phonics

> Interactive phonics system for teaching children and adults to read. (iPhone/iPad app by DSP Learning Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-intro-by-oz-phonics/id564753775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DSP Learning Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/556500951)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-intro-by-oz-phonics/id564753775/reviews.md

## What is Reading Intro by Oz Phonics?

Interested in teaching your child to read, or helping an adult struggling with reading? This app introduces the Oz Phonics reading system. American and Australian accent options.
Our current suite of iPad only apps cover many of the US Common Core State Standard Reading Foundational Skills:
Intro to Reading by Oz Phonics 
Oz Phonics 1 - Phonemic Awareness and Letter Sounds 
Oz Phonics 2 - CVC, CCVC words, consonant blends, sentences 
Oz Phonics 3 - Consonant Blends, CVCC Words, Digraphs, Spelling 

This app introduces 15 letter/sound relationships. Short vowel sounds /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, /u/ and 10 consonant sounds for letters c, d, g, h, l, m, n, r, s, t. More sounds are introduced in our other apps.

Do I need to help my child with this app? 
Once your child understands the games/exercises in this app they can play them without help. We do, however, think that adult interest in the learning to read process is invaluable. It will benefit your child if you understand how the system works and you may well learn new things that will surprise you.


Exercises in this app

Warm Up - This is a simple matching game with a difference: animal sounds, not pictures. This is to train your child in the first reading and spelling skill – listening. Two friendly ‘long-tongue’ lizards help by removing matched sounds.


Sound Match - OK! Your child is now ready to start listening to and matching some of the actual sounds of the English language. Being able to differentiate between sounds and match identical ones is fundamental to the reading and spelling process. 

Now your child needs to learn the alphabetic principle, which is hearing a sound and knowing which letter make it, and the reverse, see a letter and knowing what sound it makes. The later is called decoding and will provide your child with the skills required for working out new words. 

Sound-to-Letter - Once your child can identify individual sounds, they need to learn how these sounds are written down. A crocodile and bird provide a few surprises here.

Letter-to-Sound - Now we’re reversing the order – your child needs to know what sounds the written letters make. They can also learn capital letters by a simple touch.

Making Words – Words are made up of one sound after another. This illustrated, guided exercise will help your child put together words from the sounds/letters they have learnt in earlier exercises.

Word Test – See how many words your child can read using the Oz Phonics method.

Who can use this app:
-Parents who want to teach their children to read. 
-school age children who are struggling to learn to read at school. Check that they know their sounds, particularly the vowel sounds (not the letter names).
-Parents who want a better understanding of phonics. If your child is not a “natural reader” then improving your own understanding of phonics can greatly improve your chance of helping them.
-Dyslexic children and adults who struggle with reading. Phonics has been shown to be particularly effective for teaching dyslexics.
-ESL (English as a Second Language) students. The sounds of English differ from other languages and in order for ESL students to make themselves understood, they first need to become aware of the sounds they’ve never spoken in their mother tongue, and to practice making these sounds themselves.

Oz Phonics is committed to helping children and adults learn to read. If you have feedback or suggestions for our apps, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit us at www.ozphonics.com

or contact us at support@ozphonics.com

## Key features

- Phonemic awareness exercises
- Letter-sound matching games
- Word building activities
- Decoding practice
- American and Australian accents
- Progressive learning modules

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reading-intro-by-oz-phonics/id564753775/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2017-07-09, version 1.2*

I am an elementary school teacher and private tutor. This app is terrible. The sounds are actually incorrect. Do not buy this.

### 5/5 — Nice!

*2014-04-10, version 1.2*

Very nice introductory app to learn to listen to the sounds of speech! Full of fun listening games, this will help your child's reading success!

### 5/5 — A variety of phonics activities

*2014-01-21, version 1.1*

Great! Picked this up on special and glad to have come across it. It has an American accent to choose from (also Australian and New Zealand accents are available), the narration and interface are clear and I love how only correct responses are rewarded- if an incorrect touch is made, it is simply ignored and the target is repeated again. This is really helpful for some children on the spectrum who get distracted by feedback after an incorrect answer.

## Frequently asked questions about Reading Intro by Oz Phonics

### What is Reading Intro by Oz Phonics?

Reading Intro by Oz Phonics is an educational app designed to teach foundational reading skills through interactive exercises and games. It focuses on phonemic awareness, letter-sound relationships, and word building.

### Who is Reading Intro by Oz Phonics for?

This app is suitable for parents teaching their children to read, school-aged children who need extra reading support, and adults, including those with dyslexia, who struggle with reading.

### What learning methodology does Reading Intro by Oz Phonics use?

The app utilizes the Oz Phonics reading system, which emphasizes phonics instruction. It breaks down reading into fundamental skills like listening to sounds, understanding the alphabetic principle, and decoding words.

### How does Reading Intro by Oz Phonics track progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app includes a 'Word Test' exercise to assess a child's ability to read words using the Oz Phonics method, indicating a form of progress assessment.

### Does Reading Intro by Oz Phonics offer certifications?

This app does not offer formal certifications. Its focus is on building foundational reading skills through interactive learning exercises.

### What devices support Reading Intro by Oz Phonics?

Reading Intro by Oz Phonics is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Reading Intro by Oz Phonics updated?

The app was last updated on January 30, 2014, to version 1.2. This indicates a less frequent update schedule in recent years.

### What do users think of Reading Intro by Oz Phonics?

Based on the available data, the app has a rating of 3.0 stars from 3 ratings. This suggests a mixed to neutral user sentiment.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2014-01-30

now supports 4 inch screen

### 1.1 — 2013-01-08

minor animation fix

### 1.0 — 2012-10-05

No release notes.

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## More apps by DSP Learning Pty Ltd

- [Intro To Reading by Oz Phonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-to-reading-by-oz-phonics/id556500708)
- [Oz Phonics 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-1/id580335894)
- [Oz Phonics 2 - CVC, CCVC words](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-2-cvc-ccvc-words/id615194551)
- [Oz Phonics 3 -Consonant Blends](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-3-consonant-blends/id668467703)
- [Oz Phonics 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oz-phonics-4/id1063170939)

All apps by DSP Learning Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/556500951

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