How Do I Help an English Learner Who Says /h/ for the Letter 'j'?

How can you support a Spanish-speaking student who sees the letter ‘j’ and says /h/, as it’s pronounced in their primary language? Literacy specialist Dr. Antonio Fierro explains that English Learners are doing double the cognitive work, and that it’s important to honor all the assets they bring with them to school. He offers advice for providing explicit instruction on pronunciation. For more instructional tips, see Reading Universe's skill explainer about articulation.

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This video was produced by Reading Universe, a sister site of Colorín Colorado. You can see the full transcript and related videos on the Reading Universe website.