About Lit Spelling

Lit Spelling is an audio-first spelling practice website designed to help learners build real spelling confidence on their own.

It started as a family experiment. Our son was preparing for a school spelling bee, and most of our practice happened in the car. One of us would read from a PDF, call out a word, he would spell it from the back seat, and someone would try to remember which words needed another go later. It was messy, slightly chaotic, and surprisingly effective.

It also raised a simple question:
why does spelling practice still depend on having someone else there to quiz you?

From family project to daily practice

We built a small demo so our son could practice independently. When we shared it with family, something unexpected happened. A grandparent became our most consistent user, working through country names each day as brain training. That was the moment it clicked.

Lit Spelling isn't just for school kids. It's for students, adults, and lifelong word lovers - anyone who wants a calm, friendly way to improve spelling without pressure, ads, or distractions.

What Lit Spelling does

Lit Spelling turns speaking and typing into short, independent spelling sessions.

You hear a word, spell it back, and get instant feedback. Tricky words are automatically tracked so you can revisit them later. You can ask for a definition or example sentence by voice, and sessions are intentionally kept short so progress feels achievable and habits stick.

No worksheets. No quizzes to set up. No one else required.

Why families trust Lit Spelling

• Independent by design
  Learners can practice on their own, at a level that feels right, without needing a parent, teacher, or tutor present.
• Inclusive for all ages
  There are no age labels. Lit Spelling works just as well for a ten-year-old as it does for a forty-year-old or an eighty-year-old.
• Healthy daily limits
  Daily word caps encourage focused practice without overload, helping motivation last beyond the first few days.
• Privacy first
  Lit Spelling can be used anonymously. An email is only required if you choose a paid plan.
• Accessible by default
  WCAG-minded design, screen reader support, clear language, and an open feedback loop when something isn't quite right yet.

What makes it different

Our word database blends linguistic research with classroom-aligned structure and genuinely interesting words added along the way. Difficulty is based on spelling patterns, syllable structure, and real-world usage, not just word length, so practice feels fair, challenging, and rewarding.

The focus is always on building confidence through repetition, feedback, and consistency, not gamification tricks or endless streak pressure.

Built by families, for families

Lit Spelling is built by a small team with a family heartbeat. We build openly, improve quickly, and listen closely to feedback from real learners using it every day.

If you have ideas, questions, or accessibility suggestions, we'd love to hear from you.

- The Lit Spelling team