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Spelling Practice

Practice spelling words read aloud with instant feedback.

One word per line. Add an example sentence after a | if you like: their | They forgot their coats.

How to practice

Your word list is saved only in this browser on this device. Nothing is uploaded. Clearing your browser data deletes it.

When to use it

Use this tool to practise a weekly spelling list, learn tricky words in a new language, or revise subject vocabulary. It reads words aloud for a listening test, or shows them briefly for the look, cover, write method, then marks each answer and highlights the letters to watch.

How to use it

  1. Type the Spelling words, one per line. Add an example sentence after a |, like their | They forgot their coats.
  2. Under How to practice, choose Listen and spell or Look, cover, write.
  3. Tick Mix up the order if you want a random order.
  4. Choose a Voice and Speed: Slow, Normal or Quick.
  5. Click Start practice.
  6. In listen mode, use Hear the word or Slower as often as you like. In look mode, study the word until it disappears.
  7. Type the word and press Check.
  8. At the end, see Your score, then Practice missed words or Change the list.

Worked example

A child has this week’s list: because, friend, their, separate and Wednesday. With Listen and spell and Mix up the order, the tool says “friend” and the child types “freind”. The answer is marked wrong, the correct spelling is shown, and the letters to watch are highlighted.

After the round, the score shows 4 out of 5. Practice missed words gives a quick extra round with just “friend” until it is right.

For parents and teachers

Type the list once and it stays in the browser for the week. Children can practise on their own, and the score and missed words show at a glance which spellings need more attention before the test.

Tips

  • Practise a few words at a time. Five to ten words a day is more effective than a long list once a week.
  • Say the word in syllables. Wed-nes-day helps you remember the silent d.
  • Use sentences for sound-alike words. They make it clear which spelling you need.
  • Switch modes. Listening tests recall, while look, cover, write builds a picture of the word.

Common mistakes

  • Rushing. Use Slower to hear each sound clearly, as many times as you need.
  • Practising only the words you know. The missed words round is where most learning happens.
  • Choosing an unfamiliar accent. Pick a voice that matches how your school or teacher pronounces words.

Everything runs in your browser, so the list and the answers stay private.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the voice come from?

From your device's built-in text-to-speech. Choose a voice under Voice, such as a British or American English one, and set the Speed. The voices available depend on your browser and operating system.

Why add a sentence after the word?

Words like their, there and they're sound the same. With a sentence such as "They forgot their coats.", the tool reads the word, then the sentence, then the word again, so the learner knows which spelling is meant.

What is Look, cover, write?

A classic way to learn spellings. The word is shown for a few seconds, then hidden, and you write it from memory. It works without sound, so it is also used when a browser can't read aloud.

Does it care about capital letters?

No. Answers are checked without worrying about capitals or extra spaces, so the focus stays on the letters.

Is the word list saved?

Yes, in this browser on this device only. Nothing is uploaded. Clearing your browser data deletes it.

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