Fonetti, the award-winning interactive read-aloud platform, which uses proprietary patented advanced Automatic Speech Recognition to help children improve their reading and English language skills.
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“Building on the success of last year's inaugural National Read-Aloud Challenge, we are thrilled to announce our further commitment to combat summer reading regression by making this an annual event.
The positive feedback from children, parents and teachers, along with the impact data, shows us that when a child is intrinsically motivated to read during a period not typically associated with reading improvement, something truly effective is at play”
Kim Antoniou, Founder/CEO
Fonetti App for Children
On the Fonetti app, children read aloud. When they pronounce words correctly, they turn green.
Words that are misread or skipped subtly fade to grey. If they encounter difficulty, a simple double tap provides an audible clue.
Fonetti School Portal for Teachers
An innovative classroom aid using AI to give teachers real-time insights and reading data at class and individual levels.
It highlights changes and identifies areas needing support, empowering educators to provide targeted assistance
Supported by evidence, Fonetti has been shown to improve fluency, reading ability,
and English language skills.
74%
Improvement in at least one reading metric
16%
Additional correct words read per minute
25
Average accuracy improvement
Measured from a dataset of over 200,000 reading sessions on Fonetti in 2023
Why Fonetti?
Reading aloud is a valuable skill all children benefit from however it is something that makes a lot of children (and adults!) feel anxious. At Fonetti, our aim is to make all children independent and confident readers so they have the opportunity to succeed in all areas of their life.
Reading aloud independently is an important part of a child’s development, as it helps to foster improved comprehension and reading accuracy. It has been shown that when children read aloud they can develop better retention of what they have read, allowing them to access information more effectively. Furthermore, engaging in this activity allows children to practise their pronunciation and intonation which is beneficial for speaking abilities in other areas of life. Therefore, encouraging your child to read aloud independently can have a very positive impact on their overall development.
Not just another ebook reader
Fonetti is not just another ebook reader. It’s part of a reading revolution. It’s designed to engage a new generation of tech-savvy children who are used to real-time interactions, validation and engagement.
Recognises all accents
Fonetti’s inclusive technology recognises complex reading patterns and understands multiple accent groups, including those where English is an additional language.
Books to encourage a love for reading
With an ever-growing library of content which includes fiction, non-fiction and curriculum-supporting content that’s suitable for different ages and abilities, Fonetti sparks, develops and reinforces a love of reading in both reluctant and more confident readers.
Fonetti is underpinned by unique Patented, proprietary speech recognition technology created specifically for reading and developed in partnership with Auris Tech Limited and The University of Edinburgh.
“I’m a massive fan of Fonetti because of the inventive way it makes reading fun, engages young readers and captures their imaginations.
I have always wanted to be involved in something that has the ability to change the world and I believe that this is that technology which is why I agreed to support the business and become its Brand Ambassador.”
Clare Balding CBE / Broadcaster, Presenter & Author
We take great pride in partnership with the NSPCC to help support their mission in safeguarding and nurturing every child.
Together, we strive to foster a culture centred around reading, promoting safety and empowering children to express themselves with confidence. It is a profound honour for us to collaborate with the NSPCC, an extraordinary charity. Through our joint efforts, we are determined to make a lasting positive impact on child literacy and create a secure environment where our future generation can truly flourish.
