Improving
Children’s English,
One Video at a time
An interactive specialised learning platform focused on phonics and essential phonetic development – strengthening pronunciation, reading fluency, spelling accuracy, and listening skills to build confident learners
Who We Are
We are all about the children. We go one step further than phonics, we guide learners into the world of phonetic sounds.
Children build mastery of the English sound system in a fun and interactive way.
They gain an understanding of English pronunciation whilst becoming confident readers and speakers.
Totally English for Kids – Building skills, unlocking possibilities.
Sylvia Vanessa
Founder
Interactive Video Books
Phonetic Symbol Mastery
Certificate of Completion
Why Choose
Totally English For Kids?
Because your child deserves more than just lessons — they deserve encouragement, confidence, and a love of learning.
At Totally English For Kids, we understand that every child learns differently. That’s why our programme combines clear structure with creativity, ensuring children feel supported while also being gently challenged to grow.
🌟 We Build Confidence
🎧 We Bring Learning to Life
📚 We Create Strong Foundations
💛 We Support Every Child’s Journey

🎯 We Focus on Clear Pronunciation
At Totally English For Kids, we are more than teachers — we are cheerleaders, guides, and partners in your child’s learning journey.
Building strong language foundations.
Sylvia has a truly natural rapport with children that fosters a supportive and engaging learning environment. Her approach combines structured skill development with patience, encouragement, and genuine care.
Sylvia is committed to nurturing each child’s confidence, helping them to strengthen their skills while feeling proud of their progress every step of the way.
Her sessions are thoughtfully tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring measurable progress.
Engage Sylvia Vanessa for an in-person or Zoom session and provide your child with individualised instruction designed to strengthen English sound recognition, spelling, reading and pronunciation.
Over 350 videos educating children in the World of Sounds!
Learn at Your Own Pace
Earn Your Certificate
Testimonials
Sylvia Vanessa, the founder of Totally English for Kids, possesses a wealth of experience in this field. She has personally impacted me during the period I worked with her, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and exceptional selflessness. She is always willing to share her knowledge and experience, with a genuine desire to help others grow and become better educators.
Totally English for Kids is an innovative platform designed to help children improve their English and gain mastery of English sounds. The structure and quality of the materials reflect Sylvia’s expertise and dedication to effective teaching.
Based on my experience working with Sylvia and benefiting from her materials, I have no doubt that this learning platform has the potential to significantly enhance children’s communication skills when properly applied.
I confidently recommend this platform for every child.
Harriet A
Sylvia Vanessa of Totally English for Kids has consistently demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills. Despite not being physically present in Nigeria, she maintains an open, respectful and professional communication, generously sharing her knowledge, experience and insight. She works effectively as part of a team and is highly receptive to feedback. Additionally, she is always willing to contribute thoughtful ideas that enhance the overall learning experience of children.
D&B School
Sylvia’s impact on the children she works with is remarkable. I observed noticeable improvements not only in their academic performance but also in their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. She nurtures good etiquette skills during her learning too. The children respond positively to her teaching style and clearly enjoy being taught by her.
Florence E
What truly stood out to me was Sylvia’s natural ability to connect with the children she taught. She approaches her work with patience, empathy and genuine care, creating a safe and engaging learning environment in person and online. Her lessons are always well-structured, interactive and tailored to meet the diverse needs of her students.
MD Cole
I had the pleasure of working with Totally English for Kids, and I can confidently say that Sylvia Vanessa demonstrates an exceptional level of professionalism and a strong work ethic. She is reliable, dedicated, and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that children are taught to the highest standard.
Sylvia is a passionate educator who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children. Her enthusiasm for teaching, combined with her ability to engage and inspire learners, creates a positive and effective learning environment. She consistently demonstrates patience, creativity, and a genuine care for her students’ development.
Nnadi Sabina Udoka
It was an exceptional experience having Sylvia Barnes coordinate and manage our maiden edition of the Spelling Bee Competition, *“You Think You Can Spell,”* which featured over 100 learners across various categories.
Her professionalism throughout the event was outstanding and inspired great confidence among parents, guardians, and school administrators alike. Sylvia demonstrated remarkable tact, poise, and expertise in her delivery, ensuring the programme ran seamlessly from start to finish.
Her dedication and skill were truly commendable, and it was an absolute pleasure working with her. We look forward to many more successful collaborations.
Mrs Okeke
Improving children's English one video at a time
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Totally English For Kids?
Totally English For Kids is an online resource dedicated to helping children improve their English pronunciation skills through interactive exercises and engaging content.
What age group is Totally English For Kids suitable for?
Our resources are designed for children of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced learners.
How can Totally English For Kids help my child?
Our website provides a structured approach to improving English pronunciation, with step-by-step exercises and activities that cater to different learning styles.
How do I access the resources on Totally English For Kids?
After subscribing, you’ll get instant access to all interactive workbooks through our online platform. Learn on any device. Tablet, iPad, computer, or phone.
