Adult Reading Lessons: Alphabet Letter G

Adult learners use this page to explore the sounds each alphabet letter can make. Using IPA symbols helps prepare learners for using a dictionary. Word drills provide structured reading practice using lists of words grouped by sound and take learners on the next step in their reading journey.

Goal: recognize and name the letter G; learn the G sounds.

Sound Trivia: G is a cognate letter. It makes a sound that starts out as vocal then turns into an expulsion of air.

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The letters ng make a nasal sound as in sing, sang, and bang.

The sound is such fun! G for game !



Try some word drills: 1, 7, 8, 13.

Try our popup tool for exploring letter combinations: , , , , .



G Words Galore!

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