[UCANSEE2]

What about groups of people who have no ‘written’ language ?

[wintertime]

I would suppose that those with no written language don't read. However...It is my understanding that the Cherokees invented their own alphabet when they saw the utility of the alphabet used by the white settlers. They even printed their own newspaper in this Cherokee script.

I also know that missionaries of my church have translated the bible ( using our alphabet) for people who have no written language. These people do learn to read it fluently in their own language.

This isn't my area of expertise at all but I do know from living in Costa Rica that children in this nation learn to read using phonics.