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Improving

Children’s English,

One Video at a time

An interactive specialised learning platform focused on phonics and essential phonetic development – strengthening pronunciation, reading fluency, spelling accuracy, and listening skills to build confident learners

Who We Are

We are all about the children. We go one step further than phonics, we guide learners into the world of phonetic sounds.
Children build mastery of the English sound system in a fun and interactive way.
They gain an understanding of English pronunciation whilst becoming confident readers and speakers.
Totally English for Kids – Building skills, unlocking possibilities.

Sylvia Vanessa

Founder

Interactive Video Books

Words light up with synchronised audio so learners know exactly which word is being spoken. Develop listening and speaking skills while learning English as a language and England as a country.
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Phonetic Symbol Mastery

Learn all 44 phonetic sounds based on Received Pronunciation (RP). Once you know all the symbol sounds, you can pronounce any English word perfectly! Our 26-letter alphabet creates 49 unique sounds

Certificate of Completion

Complete each workbook and receive a downloadable certificate of completion! This recognition can have significant impact personally, socially, and academically

Why Choose
Totally English For Kids?

Because your child deserves more than just lessons — they deserve encouragement, confidence, and a love of learning.

At Totally English For Kids, we understand that every child learns differently. That’s why our programme combines clear structure with creativity, ensuring children feel supported while also being gently challenged to grow.

🌟 We Build Confidence

Children are encouraged every step of the way. As their pronunciation improves and their reading becomes stronger, their self-belief grows too.

🎧 We Bring Learning to Life

With integrated audio and video, children don’t just read English — they hear it, practise it, and truly experience it. This multi-sensory approach helps deepen understanding and retention.

📚 We Create Strong Foundations

From phonics and phonetic symbols to spelling, reading, and listening skills, we carefully build the essential foundations your child needs for long-term success.

💛 We Support Every Child’s Journey

Whether your child is just beginning or strengthening existing skills, they can learn at a pace that suits them. No pressure — just steady, meaningful progress.
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🎯 We Focus on Clear Pronunciation

Using Received Pronunciation (RP) as a model, we provide children with a clear and consistent standard of English pronunciation, giving them a strong base for future learning.

At Totally English For Kids, we are more than teachers — we are cheerleaders, guides, and partners in your child’s learning journey.

Building strong language foundations.

Sylvia has a truly natural rapport with children that fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her approach combines structured skill development with patience, encouragement, and genuine care.

Sylvia is committed to nurturing each child’s confidence, helping them to strengthen their skills while feeling proud of their progress every step of the way.

Her sessions are thoughtfully tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring measurable progress.

Engage Sylvia Vanessa for an in-person or Zoom session and provide your child with individualised instruction designed to strengthen English sound recognition, spelling, reading and pronunciation.

Sylvia Vanessa

Over 350 videos educating children in the World of Sounds!

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Learn at Your Own Pace

Work through each workbook one after another. Words are highlighted as it is spoken for perfect pronunciation and spelling practice.
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Earn Your Certificate

Complete each book and download your certificate of completion. Track progress and build confidence!

Testimonials

Sylvia Vanessa, the founder of Totally English for Kids, possesses a wealth of experience in this field. She has personally impacted me during the period I worked with her, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and exceptional selflessness. She is always willing to share her knowledge and experience, with a genuine desire to help others grow and become better educators. 

Totally English for Kids is an innovative platform designed to help children improve their English and gain mastery of English sounds. The structure and quality of the materials reflect Sylvia’s expertise and dedication to effective teaching. 

Based on my experience working with Sylvia and benefiting from her materials, I have no doubt that this learning platform has the potential to significantly enhance children’s communication skills when properly applied. 

I confidently recommend this platform for every child.

Harriet A

Director Harricomintl

Sylvia Vanessa of Totally English for Kids has consistently demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills. Despite not being physically present in Nigeria, she maintains an open, respectful and professional communication, generously sharing her knowledge, experience and insight. She works effectively as part of a team and is highly receptive to feedback. Additionally, she is always willing to contribute thoughtful ideas that enhance the overall learning experience of children.

D&B School

Africa

Sylvia’s impact on the children she works with is remarkable. I observed noticeable improvements not only in their academic performance but also in their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. She nurtures good etiquette skills during her learning too. The children respond positively to her teaching style and clearly enjoy being taught by her.

Florence E

Elocution Consultant

What truly stood out to me was Sylvia’s natural ability to connect with the children she taught. She approaches her work with patience, empathy and genuine care, creating a safe and engaging learning environment in person and online. Her lessons are always well-structured, interactive and tailored to meet the diverse needs of her students.

MD Cole

Teacher

I had the pleasure of working with Totally English for Kids, and I can confidently say that Sylvia Vanessa demonstrates an exceptional level of professionalism and a strong work ethic. She is reliable, dedicated, and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that children are taught to the highest standard. 

Sylvia is a passionate educator who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children. Her enthusiasm for teaching, combined with her ability to engage and inspire learners, creates a positive and effective learning environment. She consistently demonstrates patience, creativity, and a genuine care for her students’ development.

Nnadi Sabina Udoka

Phonics and Phonetic Consultant - Lagos

It was an exceptional experience having Sylvia Barnes coordinate and manage our maiden edition of the Spelling Bee Competition, *“You Think You Can Spell,”* which featured over 100 learners across various categories. 

Her professionalism throughout the event was outstanding and inspired great confidence among parents, guardians, and school administrators alike. Sylvia demonstrated remarkable tact, poise, and expertise in her delivery, ensuring the programme ran seamlessly from start to finish. 

Her dedication and skill were truly commendable, and it was an absolute pleasure working with her. We look forward to many more successful collaborations.

Mrs Okeke

Caleb International
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Improving children's English one video at a time

Frequently Asked Questions

Totally English For Kids is an online resource dedicated to helping children improve their English pronunciation skills through interactive exercises and engaging content.

Our resources are designed for children of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners.

Our website provides a structured approach to improving English pronunciation, with step-by-step exercises and activities that cater to different learning styles.

After subscribing, you’ll get instant access to all interactive workbooks through our online platform. Learn on any device. Tablet, iPad, computer, or phone.

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