Chilean literacy development relies on early oral language skills

Recent data in Chile has raised concerns regarding the risk of thousands of children failing to achieve adequate literacy levels. Experts suggest that successful reading begins long before formal schooling through the development of oral language skills.

Building literacy requires more than just learning the alphabet or decoding written codes. Essential foundational skills include a broad vocabulary, the ability to understand spoken language, and rich oral communication. Engaging in shared reading experiences, such as storytelling and discussing characters, helps children develop comprehension abilities before they encounter formal school texts.