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Spanish phonics – The hard 'd' sound
This Spanish scheme of work video focuses on the hard ‘d’ sound, found at the beginning of words like dado and domingo. While similar to the English d, the Spanish version has a lighter, more dental quality, made by placing the tongue against the upper teeth rather than the roof of the mouth.
Through clear “mouth mechanics” guidance, pupils learn how to shape their mouth and position their tongue to create a crisp, voiced consonant. The video provides visual support and repetition, helping pupils produce the sound accurately and recognise where it occurs in spoken Spanish.
This video is providing structured support in learning essential Spanish consonant sounds for clearer, more authentic speaking.
Spanish Year 3 and Year 4 scheme of work.
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