1:1 literacy feedback from US teachers — start today
SEMONEMO LITERACY
Mom's Guide, Child's Flight.
Independent learning that takes off on its own.
"Reading isn't enough. Real literacy means thinking and writing."
With our guides and writing feedback, your child's ideas become logical English sentences.
Start your first month
Is your child's English all input?
Without output practice — fully digesting what they read and expressing it in their own words — it isn't real skill.
Save your time!
Struggling to prepare post-reading questions? Start talking right away with a guide prepared by experts.
A clear path to grow!
Beyond summarizing the plot — critical thinking and logical English writing together, for a real level-up.
Leap to Lexile 910L!
Coaching for motivated kids ready to break through the 700L plateau to an upper-elementary level (910L).
What makes Semonemo Literacy special
Just open the guide. We've prepared the rest.
PARENT GUIDE
Saves you the time of reading and analyzing the book yourself. All coaching materials include Korean explanations.
- Background knowledge and a list of 40 key words
- 20 discussion questions (English / translation / model answers)
- Coaching scripts that lead to logical answers
STUDENT WORKBOOK
Your child completes it independently — from vocabulary to essay planning — and feels the achievement of building ideas into sentences.
- Vocabulary: word study and check-up test pages
- Writing Guide: an introduction–body–conclusion blueprint
- Final Draft: write the final piece and submit it for expert feedback
Books are not included. Please get each month's book from a bookstore, online or offline.
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
Feedback matched to your child's level
See samples of expert feedback focused on logical structure, not just typos.
"Fun with expression, building sentences"
Builds the ability to form sentences and express ideas clearly with rich vocabulary.
- Corrections to basic sentence structure and vocabulary suggestions
- Personalized feedback that grows a love of reading
Recommended level
Lexile 400L–800L
For children who read simple chapter books alone, or understand most of a book read aloud.
"Critical thinking and logical essays"
Builds well-connected introductions, bodies, and conclusions with advanced vocabulary, for logical writing.
- Analysis of essay structure and logical flow
- Advanced expressions to leap past 910L
Recommended level
Lexile 700L–1000L
For children who independently read novels or nonfiction with several characters and complex events, and can retell and give opinions.
An efficient 4-week monthly routine
Four steps from reading (input) to real literacy (output)
Week 1 Reading
Start the book and use the reading guide
ComprehensionWeek 2 Discussion
Finish the book and discuss it together
Critical thinkingWeek 3 Writing
Write to the structure and submit
Structured writingWeek 4 Feedback
Review personal feedback and the roadmap
Setting goals
Thematic Flow Throughout the Year
Themes continue from season to season, naturally expanding reading, thinking, and expression.
Step 1
| Season | Themes |
|---|---|
| Winter (Jan–Feb) | Family rivalry, storm bonds |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Pet adjustment, kindness |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | School humor, mystery, animals |
| Fall (Sep–Dec) | Empathy, loyalty, survival |
Step 2
| Season | Themes |
|---|---|
| Winter (Jan–Feb) | Historical injustice & identity |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Courage, activism & reflection |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Coming of age & dreams |
| Fall (Sep–Dec) | Power, conformity & belonging |
Choose your plan
Per student · same price for Step 1 and Step 2 · feedback for each paid month (monthly 1 · 6 months 6 · yearly 12).
MONTHLY
$70/month
Billed every month
- Monthly book guide and workbook
- 1:1 writing feedback from US teachers
YEARLY MASTER PLAN
$480/year
About $40 a month · save $360 a year
- The full 12-month curriculum
- 1:1 writing feedback every month (12 rounds)
- The best value
6-MONTH
$300/6 months
About $50 a month
- 6 months of focused literacy coaching
- 1:1 writing feedback every month (6 rounds)
Schedule and delivery
Last Tuesday of each month
We send that month's guide and workbook to your child's student page (US Pacific time).
Your first materials
Sign up within 14 days after the latest delivery to get that month's materials right away; otherwise they arrive on the next delivery day.
Submitting and feedback
From 3 weeks after delivery, your child submits writing on the student page and gets a feedback report there within 7 days.
Literacy Live — read this month's book with a teacher
Read, discuss, and write about this month's book with a US-based teacher in a live online class.
Group class
2–6 students at the same level · once a week, 50–60 min (50 min for 2 students, 60 min for 3+)
$170/4 weeks per student
Read the same book with classmates, hear each other's ideas in discussion, and shape your own thoughts in speaking and writing.
1:1 class
Once a week, 30 or 45 minutes
$170 / $245/4 weeks (30 / 45 min)
Go deeper into the book at your child's pace and interests, and prepare the writing together.
“It seems to be helping a lot. We'll keep going with the live classes like we are now.”
- Open to Literacy subscribers only; class tuition is separate from the subscription.
- Available for both Step 1 and Step 2. After a consultation, we place your child in the right class or with the right teacher.
- Tuition covers 4 weeks (once a week, 4 classes).
FAQ
Q. Can children with a lower Lexile join?
The program is designed to help children around 700L leap past 900L. If your child can build basic sentences, Step 1 is a good fit.
Q. Can I coach if my English isn't strong?
Yes. The guide includes Korean translations and sample answers, so simply reading it with your child is great coaching.
Q. What does the feedback report look like?
Your child submits their writing (a photo or file) on their student page, and the teacher uploads a detailed feedback report within 7 days. We email you when it's ready, and your child can see it right on the student page.
Q. Is the book shipped too?
No. Semonemo Literacy focuses on digital guides, workbooks, and 1:1 expert feedback. Please buy the book from your preferred bookstore.
Q. How do I cancel?
Email team@semonemo.us or message our KakaoTalk Channel (@semonemo.us). You keep access until the end of the period you've paid for, and you won't be charged again.
"Mom's Guide, Child's Flight."
Start with this month's book, together with your child.
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