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English Curriculum
The full Semonemo English curriculum
From phonics to college prep — every student is placed in the right track from where they start. Classes run as small groups or 1:1 private lessons.
Not sure where to begin? No worries. Through a consultation we'll assess your child's current level and place them in the right track and level.
Reading Track
Phonics → Original Reading — from first steps to advanced reading
Learn To ReadLTR
Our core phonics course — where English reading begins. Builds phonics rules step by step, starting in Pre-K.
LTR-ASpelling Clinic
Phonics-based spelling support
LTR-SSpeaking
Speaking practice alongside phonics
LTR-K1st Grade Prep
Summer intensive before starting 1st grade
Original Reading KReading K
A first step into reading books, for kindergartners
↓ After LTR, continue to Original Reading
Original Reading Lv.1
The first Original Reading level after LTR — guided reading in small groups. Easy chapter books build a love of reading along with vocabulary and comprehension.
↓ Levels in sequence
Original Reading Lv.2 → Lv.3
Deeper comprehension and richer vocabulary across many genres. Many students add or move to the Writing track at this stage.
Writing Track
Basic writing → Writing Lv.3–7
Basic Writing ClinicShort courseSeason ended
A short foundation course to start writing levels. Learn sentence structure and the idea of a paragraph.
Writing Summer SessionLv.2.5+Season ended
Intensive summer writing — quickly builds skills before entering the regular program.
Writing ProgramLv.3–7
Semonemo's core writing curriculum — level up step by step through essays, research writing, creative writing, and more.
Skills & Focus
Focus classes you can add to any current class
Book ClubGrades 1–8
Read books together — grow thinking through discussion and presentation. Open to all levels.
Wordly WiseWW
Systematic vocabulary linked to US school subjects — for tests and reading alike.
Smart GrammarSMG
Grammar support based on the US school grammar framework.
Smart ReadingSMR
Reading test strategies — improve both accuracy and speed.
Advanced · Middle school+
Middle school and up · advanced and college-prep courses
Writers' LeagueSWL
An advanced writing league — nonfiction reading and global writing contest prep. Gr.9–10
LIT — Leaders in Training
Leadership, critical thinking, and advanced English in one course. Gr.6–9
SAT Summer IntensiveR&W · MathSeason ended
Focused SAT Reading & Writing prep — 8 sessions over 4 weeks, small group. Gr.9–11
College Prep ClubPREP
College essays, interviews, and portfolio preparation. Gr.7–12
Not sure where to start?
We'll assess your child's current English level and place them in the right track and level.
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