Oral vocabulary knowledge and learning to read new words: A theoretical review

In this theoretical review, evidence for the link between spoken and written word knowledge is summarised, highlighting specific hypotheses posed in field extent to which they are informative regarding causation. A brief overview of major theories orthographic learning draws attention how each characterises role oral vocabulary within process, timing its influence. The foundations two cognitive mechanisms that seek explain relationship outlined, drawing a key difference them: proposed effect. Set variability (or mispronunciation correction) thought operate from point visual exposure, while skeletons exert an influence on begins before exposure words. review closes with discussion directions future research.