I just ordered a phonics program online. My son is able to spell the letters on each word, but he cannot pronounce it. How do I help him on that? Also, English is my second language, so you can see, I can’t really help him. What should I do?

In order for your son to be able to read, he has to know what each letter in the alphabet says. He might know the name of each letter, but he has to be able to know the sound that each letter makes in order to sound out the word. I would spend lots of time listening to the music, if applicable. Knowing what each letter says will help him sound out the words, and not just spell them. When he knows that “m” says “mmm,” that “a” says “aaa,” and that “p” says “ppp,” and then blends those sounds into a word—his pronunciation will be correct. (PS—this will also help you to know what the letters say in our language and will help you be able to help him.) Enjoy the process of working with your child.