Spelling Live

Better spelling starts with better writing. Spelling Live connects the two — giving children of all ages structured spelling practice alongside real handwriting coaching and parent-facing progress reports. Built by a father of two: one child with additional needs, one highly capable child aiming for 11+. Spelling Live exists to support both journeys in one calm, practical app. PRACTICE MODES Play — general practice from age-band word lists, great for regular skill growth and building confidence. 11+ Test — targets words curated for 11+ exam preparation, focused and exam-realistic. List Practice — upload your child's school or homework list and practise directly from it. Play All My Lists — merges all uploaded lists into one session with duplicate words removed. HOW CHILDREN PRACTISE Type, tap, speak, or handwrite answers — choose the input method that suits your child and the goal for that session. Spoken mode maps pronunciation to spelling. Handwriting mode adds written output quality for exam-like practice. Multiple choice works well for warm-up before full recall tasks. All word lists use UK English spelling throughout. PROGRESS TRACKING See exactly what your child knows, what they are getting wrong, and what to focus on next. Every session tracks which words were correct first time, which needed more than one attempt, and which were incorrect — building a picture of each word's difficulty for your child specifically. Words are grouped into mastered, in progress, and words to revisit so you always know whether to move on or keep drilling. HANDWRITING AND LETTER FORMATION REPORTS Most spelling apps only tell you if the answer was right or wrong. Spelling Live shows you how your child is writing — giving parents a level of insight that goes far beyond a simple pass or fail. When children practise in handwriting mode, each attempt is assessed for how letters were actually formed — stroke order, start position, sizing, joins, spacing, and reversals. For early years children (Year 1-2), the Formation Report shows a grid of upper and lowercase letters with a green, amber, and red summary of how often formation looked confident, plus recent checks with short coaching tips and thumbnails of what was written. For older children, the Writing Report includes a fluency score out of 100, a radar-style writing profile chart covering size, joins, spacing, and shape, plus strengths and areas to develop in plain language. DIFFICULT WORDS Mark specific words as difficult after any session. These words are automatically brought back at the start of the next session so practice time goes where it matters most. REWARDS AND STREAKS Points, streaks, levels, and badges keep effort high without turning practice into pressure. Daily streak tracking encourages the short consistent sessions that build stronger retention over time. BUILT FOR REAL SCHOOL ROUTINES Upload school lists, run quick home tests, then prioritise exactly what needs revision. Spelling Live fits around how families actually work — not how an ideal classroom works. Free to download and use. No ads. No distractions. Just practice that works. Download Spelling Live and give your child the spelling confidence they need.