My 3-year-old daughter quickly learned letter recognition and the sounds of each letter after the first 14 lessons. The lessons are short (they get longer as you get further in the program), so they keep the attention of even the most-distractable toddlers and pre-schoolers. June emphasizes repetition, so you replay the 30-second portion for a letter a few times and then sit back and be amazed when your child suddenly makes the sound of the letter when looking at her alphabet placemat or when passing a sign in the store. I have used three phonics programs (the other two with all the bells and whistles) and my daughter seems to do best with this one. Thank you, June!