Paper practice
Photograph a marked spelling test - the app reads every word, records the score, adds the misspelled words to practise, and can score the handwriting. How Paper practice works →
How Spelling.Live works Built for UK schools · 11+ · KS2
Spelling practice that adapts to how your child learns. Photograph the school word list and a ready-made, fully editable weekly plan practises each word through handwriting, speaking, recognition, games and retrieval - set up in under a minute.
How it works - in four steps
Spelling.Live joins up the paper world and the screen: the list goes in by photo, and the results come back by photo - so all the spelling your child does actually adds up.
1. Get the words in
Snap a photo of the school spelling list - or paste or type it. The app reads the words and builds the list, no typing needed.
Snap a photo of the school spelling list - or paste or type it. The app reads the words and builds the list, no typing needed.
2. Follow the weekly plan
A ready-made Learning plan spreads short sessions across the week - handwrite it, type it, or say it aloud, with spelling games to keep it fun - and you can edit any day.
A ready-made Learning plan spreads short sessions across the week - handwrite it, type it, or say it aloud, with spelling games to keep it fun - and you can edit any day.
3. Bring the paper back
Photograph a marked test with Paper practice, or run a Dictation test - results are read and marked automatically.
Photograph a marked test with Paper practice, or run a Dictation test - results are read and marked automatically.
4. See progress and patterns
Tricky words come back first, and every mistake is sorted into the spelling pattern behind it.
Tricky words come back first, and every mistake is sorted into the spelling pattern behind it.
Bring paper practice into the app
Most school spelling still happens on paper. These features carry that effort straight into your child's progress - something a screen-only app can't do.
🎧 Dictation test
The app reads the words aloud, your child writes them on paper, and a photo is marked instantly against the words it set. How the Dictation test works →
📊 Spelling patterns
Every mistake is matched to the spelling pattern behind it, so you see the theme - not just a list of missed words. How spelling patterns work →
Getting set up
Create a parent account, add your child, and choose their year group and level (standard KS2 or 11+). The full setup guide →
Spelling modes
Four ways to practise. Different modes suit different moments - from warm-up recognition through to exam-condition handwritten practice.
Multiple choice
Good for building recognition before full recall begins.
Type it
Hear the word, type the spelling. Fast and friction-free for daily practice.
Say it aloud
Spell by voice. Useful for letter-by-letter recall and pronunciation mapping.
Handwrite it
Write the word on screen with a stylus. The closest thing to a real test.
For parents preparing for 11+
The 11+ test includes spelling questions drawn from a well-established pool of challenging words. Spelling.Live includes these words tagged at Fluent level - so your child can work through them systematically alongside their school list.
Words like accommodate, idiosyncrasy, mischievous, and supersede are exactly what the app is built to handle. Upload the list once, practise daily, and the tricky ones keep coming back until they stick.