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South Africa: English guides by year

Choose a year for a plain-English guide to the reading and writing skills children work on in South Africa, based on the CAPS English curriculum and the National Senior Certificate (NSC).

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LiteracyLab AI reads a child's own writing and gives specific feedback: what worked, one thing to try next, and a corrected version, matched to their year and curriculum. The Free plan includes 3 pieces a month and needs no card.

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Many South African children study English as a First Additional Language, which has its own expectations. This guide follows English Home Language, so check with your school.