In Practice
A real decodable reader from the programme
This is the type of story your child reads — using exactly the sounds and vocabulary learned that day.
If your child guesses words, avoids reading aloud, or seems to know some English but still cannot read independently with confidence, they may need more targeted support. Noah's Phonics Ark helps children aged 7–11 build stronger English reading foundations through a custom-built, structured curriculum designed specifically for children who already study English but still struggle to read confidently.
If you feel your child already has plenty of contact with English but the reading has not really happened yet, this support may be a good fit.
Many children memorise words, repeat phrases, and recognise vocabulary. But when they actually need to read, they hesitate, guess, or avoid it. In most cases, the issue is not intelligence or effort. What is missing is more structured support for reading in English.
They recognise some words and understand parts of lessons, but still do not read with confidence or independence.
Many children look only at the first letter, use the picture, or rely on memory. To an adult, it can look like reading. But the foundation is still weak.
They know some English but cannot yet read independently with confidence.
That creates doubt, frustration, and uncertainty, especially when your child has been doing English for some time but still avoids reading aloud.
A custom-built, structured curriculum designed specifically for children who already study English but still do not read confidently. We teach every sound individually so your child can decode any word — instead of guessing or memorising.
Every sound learned unlocks hundreds of new words.
This is the type of story your child reads — using exactly the sounds and vocabulary learned that day.
Every session follows the same proven sequence.
From sound to comprehension — a structured, progressive path.
Learns to break words into individual sounds and recombine them. No more guessing — decoding.
With a solid foundation, the child reads aloud without hesitation — gaining self-esteem with every session.
Reads to understand, not just to sound out. Connects words to meaning with native-level clarity.
Real videos of programme students showing their progress.
More lesson examples on Instagram: @noahsphonicsark
"Such pride seeing her grow like this. She learned to read in Portuguese and also started English literacy at home using phonics. Her progress was so great that I felt I needed to find a native teacher who used this same method, to build on what we'd started in English. Congratulations, teacher Stephen, for this incredible work with such a strong scientific foundation." — Micaela
"We love the course's teaching method — it helps unlock reading through phonics and correct word pronunciation. Simply amazing!" — Rosie
I'm Stephen McCormack, a native Irish teacher with formal training and extensive international experience. I created Noah's Phonics Ark to help children who already have exposure to English but still have not developed secure, clear, confident reading.
Based in Brazil, I understand the unique challenges facing bilingual and international families.
Free assessment includes short lesson demonstration
The assessment includes a complete demonstration of how the lessons work and the materials we use, so you can see the approach in practice before making any decision.
We discuss your child's English exposure and your goals.
I assess sound knowledge, word reading, pronunciation, comprehension, and confidence.
Your child experiences the actual teaching method. I show the materials, explain the curriculum structure, and demonstrate how we build reading step-by-step.
Clear feedback on your child's level, main gaps, and the most suitable next step.
Includes lesson demonstration & materials walkthrough
Even if you decide not to continue, you'll have useful advice and a clear understanding of the approach.
Discover Your Child's Reading Level Prefer to message first? Contact me on InstagramTakes less than 30 seconds to book
The best next step is to start with the free assessment. After that, I will explain clearly whether the programme is the right fit and which payment option is best for your family.
Discover Your Child's Reading LevelMany parents feel unsure about judging English reading at home. That is why the programme is designed to make progress more visible and easier to follow. Over the weeks, you are likely to notice:
Direct answers to the questions that come up most about English reading.
"The programme helped my son read in English with more confidence, improve his pronunciation and expand his vocabulary. Learning to read directly in English was very important for him. It was an excellent investment and it helped our family a lot." — Marcella
The free assessment includes a complete lesson demonstration and materials walkthrough, so you can see exactly how the programme works before making any decision.
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