Lesson 1

Lesson 1

1. The sound of long A (ey), as in "pace," is represented by a double circle symbol as it is actually a diphthong, a vowel sound made up of two other vowels. Say it slowly and hear the change in vowel sounds. Make the larger circle first, then the smaller one.

2. F and V, P and B, and S and Z are represented by downward elliptical strokes of different length. With S and Z the in-out direction of the curve is not significant, so use whichever is most facile. Note that many words ending in S actually have a Z sound ("base" ends in S while "bays" end-z in Z).

F and V , P and B , S and Z 

face vase 

pace   base 

say   bays 

3. T and D are represented by straight lines written forward and up.

T and D 

bait paid fade fate 

4. N and M are represented by forward straight lines.

N and M 

gain   game   name   Maine 

5. K and G are represented as forward convex curves.

K and G 

bake peg cave gave