DLI Glossary
The structured-literacy teaching terms explained — phoneme, grapheme, schwa, syllable rules and more.
Teacher reference
For the grown-ups. The DLI Glossary deck explains the language of structured literacy — phoneme, grapheme, schwa, the syllable types and more — a quick reference for teachers, tutors and parents learning the approach.
Best for teachers, tutors, pre-service educators and parents getting to grips with the terminology.
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About the Teacher Reference set
For the grown-ups. The DLI Glossary deck explains the language of structured literacy — phoneme, grapheme, schwa, the syllable types and more — a quick reference for teachers, tutors and parents learning the approach. Every card is professionally printed on durable cardstock and packed in a clear PVC case that keeps the cards safe and waterproof — ready for busy classrooms and kitchen tables alike. Printed and posted from Australia.
Parents and teachers often find this set when searching for structured literacy glossary, phonics terms for teachers, science of reading glossary, DLI glossary cards and phoneme grapheme reference. Whatever you call them, they follow the same structured-literacy sequence used across Australian classrooms.
Common questions
What does DLI stand for?
DLI refers to Direct/Explicit Literacy Instruction — the structured, systematic teaching of reading. This deck defines the key terms you'll meet in that approach.
Not sure where to start?
Our guide walks through the order to teach phonics sounds, from first letters to advanced code.
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