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English Mini Course
Strong reading and writing decide every subject, not just English. 8 live 1:1 sessions with a handpicked mentor
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Here's why parents choose Codeyoung's English Mini Course
Your kid learns something tangible
They finish with something real. Not a worksheet pile. A polished piece - a story, an essay, an analytical paragraph - performed at a showcase
One mentor. One kid. Every session.
No group classes. No teacher juggling 12 screens. Your kid gets a handpicked mentor for themselves.
A head start that actually sticks
Strong readers and writers do better in every subject - not just English. This is the one skill that compounds.
Our English Mini Courses for your kid
Foundational Reading: Read Fluently, Understand Deeply
Reading the words is one skill. Understanding them is another. This course builds both. Your child learns to read aloud with confidence and to find the main idea. They also learn to work out the meaning of new words and to “read between the lines.” They try poems, stories, and fact-based texts. Every week, they grow more confident as a reader.
Learning outcomes
Decode tricky words and use context clues- Find the main idea and make real inferences
- Tell fact from opinion, fiction from non-fiction
Advanced Reading: Critical Reading & Media Literacy
Students today read news, ads and social posts every day. Not all of it is true. This course teaches them to ask why a writer chose certain words and how an argument tries to persuade them. They also learn to spot a misleading chart or photo and to check whether a source can be trusted. These skills help in school and online.
Learning outcomes
- Three levels of evidence-based inference (PEEL)
- Spot persuasion, bias, and what authors leave out
- Compare and synthesize across multiple texts
Most popularFoundational Writing: From Sentences to Stories
Many kids have big ideas but freeze when they have to write. This course starts small. First, your child learns to write one strong sentence. Then they describe people and places, and plan a story from a picture. They learn how to begin a story well and how to end it. In the last class, they write and read out a full story of their own.
Learning outcomes
- Build vivid sentences and ‘show, don’t tell’
- Describe people and places with the five senses
- Plan and write a full story with a strong hook
Most popularAdvanced Writing: Story Craft - Character, Plot & Voice
For students who love to write and want to get better at it. They learn to build characters that feel real. They learn to write dialogue that sounds natural and to plan a plot with a twist the reader doesn’t see coming. Then they edit their work the way real writers do. They leave with a polished story and a portfolio of their best pieces.
Learning outcomes
- The TEEL paragraph - the essay backbone
- Build characters, conflict, dialogue, and voice
- Edit like a pro with a 5-pass system
Most popularFoundational Grammar: Parts of Speech & Tenses Essentials
Does your child mix up “good” and “well”? Or forget when to use “was” and “were”? This course fixes that. Over 8 live 1:1 classes, your child learns each type of word and how to use it. They also learn to talk about past, present and future the right way. They finish by writing their own short piece with every rule in place.
Learning outcomes
- Nouns to conditionals, taught so it sticks
- Tenses, agreement, and sentence types
- Self-edit their own writing with CROPS
Most popularAdvanced Grammar: Verb Forms, Voice & Reported Speech
Good ideas lose marks when the grammar is weak. This course is for students who want their writing to sound clear and grown-up. They master all 12 tenses. They learn when to use passive voice and how to report what someone said. They also learn to find and fix their own mistakes. In the last class, they take a 35-question challenge to see how far they have come.
Learning outcomes
- Master all 12 English tenses with purpose
- Active/passive voice and reported speech
- Phrases, clauses, and academic sentence control
How to join the English Mini Course
Six simple steps from sign-up to your child's first live class.
01Pick your mini course
Browse the lineup and choose the mini course that fits your child's age and interest.
02Claim the spot & check out
Reserve a seat with a quick, secure checkout.
03Get instant confirmation
We email you everything you need - course details, what to expect, and what happens next.
04Your schedule is locked in
Tell us when your kid is free. We schedule all 8 sessions around your time zone - so it actually works for your family. Most families finish all 8 sessions within 2-3 weeks, scheduled around your calendar.
05Meet your dedicated mentor
An expert English mentor is allocated to your child for personalised 1:1 attention through every session.
06Classes begin
Your kid logs in, meets their mentor, and starts reading and writing on day one.
What parents say about our English Mini Course
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“The mentor was very patient and knew how to keep my child engaged throughout the sessions. It felt much more personal than regular online classes.”
— Parent of a 10-year-old
“My child genuinely looked forward to every class. The sessions were interactive, well-paced, and made learning feel exciting instead of stressful.”
— Parent of a 12-year-old
“What impressed me most was the 1:1 attention. The mentor adapted to my child’s pace and made sure they felt confident at every step.”
— Parent of an 8-year-old
“The classes were very well structured and easy to follow. Even in a short duration, my child stayed consistently engaged and motivated.”
— Parent of an 11-year-old
“The mentor quality was excellent. You can tell they genuinely enjoy teaching kids and know how to create a comfortable learning environment.”
— Parent of a 13-year-old
“I appreciated how interactive and personalized the sessions felt. My child was actively participating instead of just passively watching a screen.”
— Parent of a 9-year-old
Why parents pick Codeyoung’s English Mini Course
Live 1:1, never group
Just your kid and one mentor who understands your kid's pace
Adapts in real time.
Your mentor finds what's holding your kid back - reading, writing, speaking, or listening - then builds from there.
Mentors from the top 1%
We hire under 1% of mentor applicants - and the one matched with your kid stays the same for all 8 sessions.
Proof of progress, every time.
Every course ends with an assessment covering all 8 sessions - evaluation, feedback, and a final score, plus an optional closing PTM to walk you through it.
Quick answers
We accept fewer than 1 in 100 mentor applicants. Every one passes a subject test, a teaching demo, and a kid-friendliness round. Your kid's mentor stays the same for all 8 sessions.
A laptop or tablet with a working camera and mic, a stable internet connection, and a notebook. We handle everything else.
Class 1 is your trial. If it's not clicking, tell us before class 2 starts and we'll refund the 7 unused classes.
That's exactly why it's 1:1. The mentor finds what excites your kid and builds from there — no forced book reports.
We run mini courses for families in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. We'll find time slots that fit your schedule.
Yes. Every kid who finishes a course gets a Codeyoung completion certificate.
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