Live phonics classes - Grades 1-8

Phonics for kids - build strong reading and English foundations with a live 1:1 teacher

Grades 1-8. Book a free 30-minute trial class - your child reads and sounds out words live, one-on-one, with an expert phonics teacher and leaves with a finished reading activity, matched to their grade.

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What your child will learn

Choose your child's grade. Every level is live and reading-focused, so kids build confidence by sounding out words, not just memorising rules.

Grades 1-2 - Build the basics

Early readers learn the alphabet, individual sounds and how to blend them into simple, three-letter words.

✓Alphabet sounds
✓Phonemic awareness
✓CVC words
✓Blending
✓Simple sight words
✓Basic reading
Grades 3-4 - Strengthen reading skills

Kids move past single sounds into letter combinations, word patterns and full sentences, reading with more speed and understanding.

✓Advanced phonics patterns
✓Digraphs and blends
✓Word families
✓Spelling patterns
✓Vocabulary building
✓Sentence reading
Grades 5-6 - Build stronger word skills

Students tackle longer, multisyllabic words, sharpen spelling and pronunciation, and read more fluently on their own.

✓Complex spelling patterns
✓Multisyllabic words
✓Word decoding
✓Vocabulary
✓Pronunciation
✓Reading fluency
Grades 7-8 - Strengthen advanced English foundations

Older students refine pronunciation, grow their vocabulary and build the confidence to read unfamiliar words and passages independently.

✓Advanced word patterns
✓Pronunciation refinement
✓Vocabulary development
✓Reading fluency
✓Spelling strategies
✓Confident reading of unfamiliar words

What happens in the free trial class?

One live, 1:1 session with a phonics teacher. Your child reads out loud by the end of it.

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Choose your child's grade
Tell us your child's current grade so we match the right level.
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Meet a phonics teacher, live and 1:1
A live online session, one-on-one, with a trained phonics and reading teacher.
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Practice sounds and reading
The teacher guides sound, blending, spelling and reading activities matched to their level.
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Get a personalised learning recommendation
You leave knowing exactly what your child can build on next.

What the trial includes

✓30 minutes, live and 1:1 with a phonics teacher - never a recording
✓No prior reading experience needed
✓A finished reading activity your child can be proud of
✓Free, and no card is required to book

All your child needs is a laptop or tablet with a camera and an internet connection. Parents are welcome to sit in.

Fun activities kids build in a free phonics class

From matching sounds to reading a short story out loud, your child tries an activity matched to their grade, live.

Sound safari activity
Sound safari
Identify and match beginning, middle and end sounds in fun listening games.
Blend it up activity
Blend it up
Combine letter sounds smoothly to build and read new words.
Word family builder activity
Word family builder
Swap starting sounds to build new rhyming words and patterns.
Sight word sprint activity
Sight word sprint
Read common sight words quickly and with growing confidence.
Story sounds activity
Story sounds
Read a short decodable story out loud, live with the teacher.
Spelling challenge activity
Spelling challenge
Use sound patterns to spell simple and more advanced words correctly.
Rhyme time activity
Rhyme time
Play with rhyming words to strengthen sound awareness.
Letter hunt activity
Letter hunt
Spot and name letters and their sounds around a picture scene.

Our phonics curriculum, step by step

Every grade pathway builds the same way - from single sounds, to blended words, to confident reading.

1. Sounds & letter recognition
Letter sounds, phonemic awareness, blending and segmenting - the building blocks for reading.
2. Words & spelling patterns
CVC words, digraphs and blends, sight words and word families for confident word reading.
3. Reading & vocabulary
Applying phonics to sentences, short passages and building age-appropriate vocabulary.

Learn from expert phonics teachers

Every class is live and 1:1. Your child gets the full attention of a trained phonics and reading teacher who adapts each lesson to how they learn.

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Phonics & reading teachers
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Average teaching experience
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Codingal phonics teachers

Learn phonics and get certificates

Every child earns a STEM.org-accredited certificate, recognised by schools worldwide - proof your child can read, spell and pronounce words with confidence.

✓Recognised for school portfolios and applications
✓Awarded as your child completes each level
✓STEM.org-accredited, valid worldwide
Codingal phonics certificate

Why phonics matters for your child

A confident child reading clearly, one of the benefits of phonics practice
Stronger reading foundations
Understand how sounds and letters work together to read with confidence.
A child practising clear pronunciation
Better pronunciation
Develop clearer, more accurate pronunciation of English sounds and words.
A child reading a story out loud with confidence
More confident reading
Become comfortable reading words, sentences and stories out loud.

Our phonics catalog is built for elementary and middle school students

Students attending a live phonics class

Our STEM.org-accredited catalog offers grade-wise phonics and reading programmes for kids ages 6-14, Grades 1-8. Early learners in Grades 1-2 start with letter sounds, blending and simple CVC words. Grades 3-5 build spelling patterns, sight words and reading fluency. Grades 6-8 strengthen advanced word patterns, pronunciation and vocabulary for confident, independent reading.

Codingal supports learners from ages 6-14 and Grades 1-8 through live, 1:1 classes with an expert phonics teacher that build reading, spelling and pronunciation skills.

Students and parents love Codingal's phonics classes

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FAQs about phonics classes for kids

What is phonics?+

Phonics is a method of teaching children how letters and groups of letters represent sounds in spoken English. It helps children connect sounds with written words so they can decode, read and spell more confidently.

What grades are phonics classes for?+

The program is designed for children in Grades 1-8, with lessons adapted to the child's age and current skill level.

Is the class live or recorded?+

The classes are live and conducted 1:1 with a teacher.

How long is the free trial?+

The free trial class is 30 minutes.

Will my child learn pronunciation too?+

Yes. Phonics lessons include listening to and producing English sounds, helping children develop more accurate pronunciation while connecting sounds to letters and words.

Can beginners join?+

Yes. Lessons can start with foundational sound and letter recognition and progress according to the child's current level.

Will phonics help with spelling?+

Phonics can support spelling by helping children understand sound patterns and how sounds are represented in written words.

Will my child only learn individual sounds?+

No. Children progress from individual sounds to blending, word reading, spelling patterns, sentences and age-appropriate reading practice.

Are the lessons personalised?+

Yes. The 1:1 format allows the teacher to adapt the lesson pace, activities and practice to the child's needs.

What device does my child need for an online class?+

A laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection and a camera is recommended for the best experience.

How can parents track their child's progress?+

Parents can follow progress through reading milestones, teacher feedback, and regular updates, and children earn STEM.org accredited certificates as they advance.

How can I book the free trial?+

Parents can submit the enquiry form above and choose a convenient time for their child's free phonics trial class.

Start with a free phonics class

30 minutes, live and 1:1 with a phonics teacher - your child leaves reading with more confidence.