Why is phonetics important?

    1. Draw a sheep on the board. (Spanish speakers often draw a ship).
    2. Write the letter "P" above the sheep. (Arabic speakers often write " B").
    3. Use the "P" as the start of the word "pleasant" and write the word (Japanese speakers
       often write "present ").
    4. Write "light" next to pleasant. (Japanese speakers often write "right").
    5. Draw a mouse next to the word "light". (Spanish and Japanese speakers often draw a mouth)
    6. Draw a pear next to the mouse. (Arabic speakers often draw a bear)