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Free 11+ English Lessons — Interactive Learning
Strengthen English skills for the 11+ exam with engaging lessons on grammar, spelling, punctuation, comprehension, and creative writing techniques.
15 Lessons
15 Topics
Ages 9-11
5 Free
1 Beginner
14 Intermediate
11+ Grammar Lessons
1 lesson available📖
Free
Grammar Heroes: Save the Story!
The stories of Bookland are falling apart! Use your grammar powers to fix sentences, learn parts of speech, and save the day!
11+ Spelling Lessons
1 lesson available🐝
Free
The Great Spelling Bee Adventure
Buzz into the world of spelling! Help Bella the Bee collect nectar by spelling tricky words correctly in this fun-filled adventure.
11+ Punctuation Lessons
1 lesson available❗
Free
Punctuation Rescue Mission
All the punctuation marks have gone missing from Storyville! Help Captain Comma and the Punctuation Squad bring order back to sentences!
11+ Solve the Riddle Lessons
1 lesson available🎭
Free
Solve the Riddle: Mystery Room!
Join Riddle Master Ruby in the Mystery Riddle Room to solve clever verbal riddles that test your vocabulary and lateral thinking!
11+ Comprehension Lessons
1 lesson available📖
Free
Comprehension Quest: Reading Detective!
Join Reader Rex on a reading detective adventure to master comprehension skills including main idea, inference, vocabulary in context, and author's purpose!
11+ Homophones Lessons
1 lesson available👯
Intermediate
Homophones Quest: Twin Words Workshop!
Join Homophone Hannah in the Twin Words Workshop to master words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings!
11+ Prefixes and Suffixes Lessons
1 lesson available🏗️
Intermediate
Prefixes & Suffixes: Word Building Workshop!
Join Builder Bex in the Word Building Workshop to master prefixes, suffixes, and spelling rules for the 11+ exam!
11+ Alliteration Lessons
1 lesson available🎤
Intermediate
Alliteration Adventure: Poetry Workshop!
Join Alliteration Alice in the Poetry Workshop to master alliteration and impress in the 11+ exam!
11+ Onomatopoeia Lessons
1 lesson available🔊
Intermediate
Onomatopoeia Quest: Sound Effects Studio!
Join Sound Sam in the Sound Effects Studio to learn about words that imitate sounds and how to use them in your writing!
11+ Similes and Metaphors Lessons
1 lesson available✨
Intermediate
Similes & Metaphors: Creative Writing Studio!
Join Figurative Fiona in the Creative Writing Studio to master similes and metaphors and make your writing shine!
11+ Analogies Lessons
1 lesson available🌉
Intermediate
Bridge Builder Bea's Word Analogies
Join Bridge Builder Bea and learn to spot how word pairs are related! Kitten is to cat as puppy is to dog — master analogies for the 11+ exam.
11+ Cloze Passage Lessons
1 lesson available🕵️
Intermediate
Detective Dot's Cloze Passage Case
Join Detective Dot and use context clues to fill the gaps in whole passages! A key comprehension and vocabulary skill for the 11+ exam.
11+ Multiple Meanings Lessons
1 lesson available🤹
Intermediate
Juggler Jax's Multiple Meanings Show
Join Juggler Jax and discover words that juggle two or more meanings! Learn to spot which meaning is in use — a favourite 11+ question type.
11+ Word Meanings Lessons
1 lesson available🧙
Intermediate
Word Wizard Willow's Meaning Magic
Join Word Wizard Willow and learn to work out what tricky words mean using context clues — a core vocabulary skill for the 11+ exam.
11+ Homonyms Lessons
1 lesson available🎭
Intermediate
The Twin Twins' Homonym Theatre
Join the Twin Twins and meet words that look and sound the same but play different parts! Homonyms vs homophones made clear for the 11+ exam.
Frequently Asked Questions — 11+ English
Common questions about our 11+ English lessons
What English topics are covered in the 11+ exam?
Our 11+ English lessons cover 15 interactive lessons across 15 topics: Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Solve the Riddle, Comprehension, Homophones, Prefixes and Suffixes, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Similes and Metaphors, Analogies, Cloze Passage, Multiple Meanings, Word Meanings, Homonyms. These topics align with GL Assessment, CEM, and other selective school entrance exam syllabuses for Year 4-6 students.
How do I prepare for 11+ English?
Start with our interactive English lessons which use step-by-step visual explanations, animations, and practice exercises. We recommend completing the free lessons first, then working through each topic systematically. Each lesson takes 15-25 minutes and includes achievements to track progress.
Are 11+ English lessons free?
Yes! 5 English lessons are completely free with no account required. The remaining 10 premium lessons are available with a subscription from £7.50/month (billed annually), £37.50 for 3 months (£12.50/month) or £15/month on the monthly plan, which also includes access to all other subjects.
What age group are these 11+ English lessons for?
These lessons are designed for children aged 9-11 (Year 4-6) preparing for the 11+ entrance exam. The difficulty ranges from Beginner to Advanced, making them suitable for children at different stages of their preparation journey.
Are these lessons suitable for GL and CEM 11+ exams?
Yes, our English lessons cover the core skills tested across all major 11+ exam boards including GL Assessment, CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring), CSSE, ISEB, and FSCE. The interactive format helps children build deep understanding rather than just exam technique.
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