From A-B-C to full sentences — in English!
Young English Academy is a playful, step-by-step English adventure for children ages 4–12 — starting with the very first letter of the alphabet and building all the way up to confident reading, writing, and speaking. Perfect for non-native learners at every level, guided by warm lessons that feel more like storytime than school.

I believe every child deserves to feel powerful in a new language — and the right lesson, told the right way, can make that happen for any child, anywhere.
— Susan Colley

What you'll learn
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise and write every letter of the English alphabet with correct formation and letter-sound correspondence
- Apply phonics rules to decode and blend new words independently when reading
- Listen to spoken English and respond with correct understanding across everyday topics
- Speak in clear, simple to intermediate English sentences with growing confidence and pronunciation accuracy
- Read short stories and age-appropriate texts at their own level — Beginner through Advanced
- Write structured sentences, short paragraphs, and simple creative pieces using correct grammar and punctuation
How it works
A school that adapts to you
This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.
We learn your level
A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.
Lessons adapt as you go
Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.
Your AI coach keeps you moving
Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.
The curriculum
What's inside your school
11 modules · 53 lessons

The Alphabet & Letter Sounds
Children learn to recognise, name, write, and say the sound of every letter in the English alphabet.
- 1.1Letters A–G: Shapes & NamesIncluded
- 1.2Letters H–N: Shapes & NamesIncluded
- 1.3Letters O–U: Shapes & NamesIncluded
- 1.4Letters V–Z: Shapes & NamesIncluded
- 1.5Writing Every LetterIncluded
Phonics Foundations (Beginner)
Children connect letters to their sounds and begin blending simple words to read and say them aloud.
- 2.1Letter Sounds: ConsonantsIncluded
- 2.2Short Vowel SoundsIncluded
- 2.3Blending CVC WordsIncluded
- 2.4Rhyming & Word FamiliesIncluded
- 2.5Listening & Repeating SoundsIncluded
Speaking & Listening — Beginner
Children learn to listen carefully to simple English and speak their first everyday words and phrases with confidence.
- 3.1Greetings & IntroductionsIncluded
- 3.2Numbers, Colors & ShapesIncluded
- 3.3My Body, Family & HomeIncluded
- 3.4Simple Questions & AnswersIncluded
- 3.5Listening to Simple StoriesIncluded
Reading & Writing — Beginner
Children read their first short texts and write simple words and sentences using correct letter formation.
- 4.1Sight Words Every Reader NeedsIncluded
- 4.2Reading My First Short StoryIncluded
- 4.3Writing Words & LabelsIncluded
- 4.4My First SentencesIncluded
- 4.5Punctuation Basics: Capitals & PeriodsIncluded
Phonics & Word Skills — Intermediate
Learners tackle more complex phonics patterns, blends, and digraphs to decode longer and less familiar words.
- 5.1Consonant Blends & DigraphsIncluded
- 5.2Long Vowel Sounds & Silent EIncluded
- 5.3Vowel Teams & DiphthongsIncluded
- 5.4Syllables: Breaking Words ApartIncluded
- 5.5Building Vocabulary with Prefixes & SuffixesIncluded
Speaking & Listening — Intermediate
Learners hold simple conversations, express opinions, and understand spoken English on familiar everyday topics.
- 6.1Talking About My DayIncluded
- 6.2Expressing Likes, Dislikes & FeelingsIncluded
- 6.3Asking for Help & Giving DirectionsIncluded
- 6.4Listening to Conversations & Short ClipsIncluded
- 6.5Show & Tell: Speaking with ConfidenceIncluded
Reading & Writing — Intermediate
Learners read age-appropriate stories and informational texts, then write structured sentences and short paragraphs.
- 7.1Reading for Meaning: StoriesIncluded
- 7.2Reading for Meaning: Informational TextsIncluded
- 7.3Grammar in Action: Nouns, Verbs & AdjectivesIncluded
- 7.4Writing a ParagraphIncluded
- 7.5Punctuation: Questions & ExclamationsIncluded
Advanced Phonics & Fluency
Advanced learners refine decoding of complex spelling patterns and build reading speed, expression, and accuracy.
- 8.1Irregular & Tricky WordsIncluded
- 8.2Reading Fluency & ExpressionIncluded
- 8.3Context Clues: Figuring Out New WordsIncluded
- 8.4Dictionary & Thesaurus SkillsIncluded
Speaking & Listening — Advanced
Learners engage in richer discussions, storytelling, and critical listening using more complex English language.
- 9.1Telling Stories & Sequencing EventsIncluded
- 9.2Sharing Opinions & Agreeing or DisagreeingIncluded
- 9.3Listening Critically: Fact vs. OpinionIncluded
- 9.4Pronunciation & Intonation PolishIncluded
- 9.5Debate & Discussion: My Big IdeasIncluded
Reading & Writing — Advanced
Learners tackle richer texts and produce creative and structured written work with accurate grammar and punctuation.
- 10.1Reading Longer Stories & ChaptersIncluded
- 10.2Reading Non-Fiction: Reports & ArticlesIncluded
- 10.3Grammar Deep Dive: Tenses & ConjunctionsIncluded
- 10.4Writing a Short StoryIncluded
- 10.5Writing to Inform & PersuadeIncluded
Review, Celebration & Next Steps
Learners consolidate all four skills across all levels and celebrate their growth as confident English users.
- 11.1My English Portfolio: Looking BackIncluded
- 11.2Skills Challenge: All Four SkillsIncluded
- 11.3Reading Aloud ShowcaseIncluded
- 11.4My Next English GoalsIncluded
Who it's for
Is this you?
The Total Beginner
A young child who doesn't yet know the English alphabet and needs a warm, patient place to start from the very first letter.
The Supportive Parent
A parent of a non-native English speaker who wants a structured, fun program they can follow alongside their child at home.
The Primary School Teacher
A classroom teacher looking for ready-to-use supplementary English lessons that cover all four language skills in a clear progression.
The Growing Reader
A child who knows the basics but is ready to level up — tackling longer stories, real paragraphs, and more complex conversations.
The Homeschool Educator
A grandparent or home educator managing a child's full learning at home who needs a complete, structured English curriculum they can trust.
The Confident Communicator in Training
An older child (ages 9–12) aiming to sharpen fluency, master grammar, write creatively, and hold their own in discussions and debates.
Questions
Frequently asked
Your teacher
A note from your teacher
Susan Colley
Hi there, and welcome! If you are a parent reading this, I know what you might be feeling right now. You want your child to grow up confident in English — able to read, write, speak, and truly understand — but you are not sure where to start, or whether online learning can really work for a young child. I hear you. That is exactly why I built Young English Academy the way I did.
I believe every child deserves to feel capable in a new language — not frustrated, not bored, and never embarrassed. Learning English as a non-native speaker is a big thing for a small person to take on! That is why every lesson in this program is designed to feel like an adventure first and a lesson second. We start with the very shapes of the letters — the curves and lines that make an "A" or a "G" — because there is something magical about the moment a child draws their first letter and hears its sound click into place.
From there, we build carefully and joyfully. Phonics gives children the power to unlock new words on their own — and watching that confidence light up a child's face is why I do this. Speaking and listening activities let them use real English straight away, from saying hello to talking about their feelings and giving directions. Reading grows from a first short story all the way to chapters and non-fiction articles. And writing blooms from single labels and sentences into paragraphs, stories, and even persuasive pieces. Each skill feeds the others, and every stage celebrates how far your child has come.
I also want to say this directly: you do not need to be an English teacher yourself to guide your child through this program. The lessons are warm, clear, and structured so that a caring parent, a classroom teacher, or a homeschool educator can sit alongside a child and make it work. You are not alone in this — we are doing it together.
By the time your child reaches the final stage and puts together their very own English Portfolio, they will not just have a list of skills. They will have a story — their English story — and the confidence to keep writing it. I am so glad you are here. Let's begin!
— Susan Colley
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