What is the best and easiest ways to teach a 21 year old how to read and write?

Answer 1

It partly depends on why the 21 year old has not learned to read and write before. Does this person have the ability to learn to read? Does the person have a learning disability? The answers to those questions are important, and affect how you would approach the task.

However, if the person is very motivated to learn to read, a great deal can happen. There is an organization called Laubach Literacy. They specialize in helping adult non-readers. They are very active in Canada, and I know they have groups in the US as well. They can give you tremendous advice, help, and resources. I have given you links to a couple of US groups, but do a search yourself for "Laubach Literacy" and you will find lots of sites. They are connected to ProLiteracy - I have also given you their link. Best of luck with it.

Answer 2

If you are talking about the English language I would start with the basic alphabet and pictures to represent each sound the letter makes. Go to the library and get primer books with pictures. They also sell the paperback books where you trace the letters and numbers in walmart and other stores. A lot of towns have programs that are free with volunteers to help with this type of thing. Good Luck and it's a good thing that you care.

Answer 3

There is a book called "How to teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons".
It's a step by step process to the phonetic process and very simple. YOur friend will be reading within hours/days.

Answer 4

Same way as a child... Start simple with the alphabet sound etc. and learn how to sound words out start small

Answer 5

Most counties have an adult education/literacy program, and also for special needs adults. Check with your local library or govt. blue pages.

Answer 6

Contact your local literacy council, they will help. If you can't find the number call your local library, they will be able to help connect you with the right people.