English spelling, one step at a time.

What would you like to practise?

Choose a guide for your learner’s next step, with examples from the game.

Start with meaning

Look at the picture and read the short clue. If a word is unfamiliar, listen to it and discuss its meaning before focusing on speed. Some abstract words need the example sentence as well as the image.

Try without the full spelling

After the first demonstration, let your child retrieve the spelling. If it is difficult, use Show spelling to see the letters and continue practising. The first use in each run warns that this attempt will not count as correct or earn XP. Free practice in Settings removes the timer. Accuracy matters more than racing the timer.

Review a few tricky words

Use My wordbook in the main navigation to revisit mistakes and unfinished words. For example, after learning “pear”, ask your child to use it in a sentence or point to one in a shop. Seeing a word again in context makes the practice more useful.

Practise typing separately when needed

The computer finger guide shows the next key during demonstration. During recall, the spelling stays hidden. A phone supports vocabulary practice, but a physical keyboard is needed to practise touch typing.

Using Petket alongside A2 Key or B1 Preliminary preparation

Use the game for short vocabulary and spelling sessions alongside a broader course. Consult Cambridge A2 Key and B1 Preliminary for current official exam information and sample materials.