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RTL English Level 1: Getting Ready for Phonics (Ages 3-5) review
A USD 24 digital home learning pack of 36 printable workbooks for children aged 3 to 5, with 937 activities and parent instructions; the page's refund period is shown as 14 days in most places and 60 in others.
Worth it
A well-described, printable pre-reading pack: the contents, ages, number of workbooks and time commitment are all spelled out, and the one-off USD 24 price is low for 36 workbooks. The softer spots are the sale framing against a USD 49.38 crossed-out price, no company name in the footer text we read, and refund terms that say 14 days in most places and 60 days in others. Sensible for parents who want screen-free practice; check the refund period at checkout.
- Price
- $24
- Billing
- One-time payment
- Best for
- Parents of children aged 3 to 5 who want a structured, printable, screen-free introduction to letters and early reading
- Not for
- Families who want an interactive app or videos, children already reading, or anyone who relies on the longer refund period
RTL English Level 1: Getting Ready for Phonics (Ages 3-5) at a glance
RTL English Level 1, Getting Ready for Phonics, is a printable home learning pack for children aged 3 to 5 sold from rtlenglish.org and delivered through Digistore24. The seller says the download holds 36 printable workbooks, one lesson per week or short daily sessions, with 937 learning activities, 510 exercises and 1,257 step-by-step teaching notes. Skills named are recognising all 26 letters in upper and lower case, early writing and letter formation, listening and following directions, 21 high-frequency words and fine motor practice, following two characters called Jim and Brave Mouse on jungle adventures. A year-by-year outline shows 36 books grouped in six themed blocks. The page says it needs no teaching experience, only a printer and basic supplies, and says the brand has been trusted since 1996. The price is USD 24.00 in a one-off payment, shown as a Summer School Sale.
- Format
- 36 printable PDF workbooks, instant download
- Age range
- 3 to 5 years
- Scale
- 937 activities, 510 exercises, 1,257 teaching notes (per the seller)
- Skills
- Letter recognition, early writing, listening, 21 high-frequency words, fine motor
- Price
- USD 24.00 one payment (page shows USD 49.38 crossed out)
- Refund window
- Mostly 14 days on the page; one block and the form say 60 days
- Needs
- A printer, pencils and crayons
- Digistore24 ID
- 615878
What the page says you get
The pack contains 36 workbooks, each one meant as a single weekly lesson or as short daily sessions of 10 to 15 minutes. The seller counts 937 activities, 510 exercises and 1,257 teaching notes and says every activity has plain-language instructions. A story thread follows Jim and Brave Mouse through jungle adventures, and the 36 books are grouped into six blocks of six.
We have not opened the workbooks. Teachers should judge whether the sequence matches the phonics method used at your child's school.
Early reading claims
The page cites research on early vocabulary and brain development and quotes statistics about children who struggle with reading. These are context for the sale, not proof that this pack works, and the page itself says results vary. No outcomes data for this product is shown.
This review is not developmental advice. If you worry about your child's speech or reading, talk to a paediatrician or teacher.
Price, sale and refund
USD 24.00 once, shown as 51 percent off a crossed-out USD 49.38, with Summer School Sale banners repeating down the page. We could not verify that the higher price was ever charged. The refund period is shown as 14 days on the headline and the guarantee box and as 60 days in some blocks and on the form, so read the checkout terms. The order form carries the notice that this version is not public yet.
Who is behind it
The page brands itself RTL English, says it has been trusted since 1996 and links a magazine article, but we did not see a company name or address in the text we read.
Pros and cons
What works
- Clear contents: 36 workbooks, ages 3-5, activity counts
- Low one-time USD 24 price
- No teaching experience needed
- Screen-free printable format
What does not
- Refund period stated as 14 days and as 60 days
- Sale price against an unverified USD 49.38
- Company name and address not shown
- Order form is marked as not public yet
RTL English Level 1: Getting Ready for Phonics (Ages 3-5) FAQ
How much is RTL English Level 1?
USD 24.00 in one payment, per the page and the Digistore24 order form; the page shows a crossed-out USD 49.38.
What age is it for?
The seller says children aged 3 to 5.
What do I need to use it?
A printer, pencils and crayons. The workbooks are PDFs to print at home.
What is the refund period?
The page says 14 days in most places and 60 days in others; the form's setting reads 60 days. Confirm at checkout.
The bottom line
A well-described, printable pre-reading pack: the contents, ages, number of workbooks and time commitment are all spelled out, and the one-off USD 24 price is low for 36 workbooks. The softer spots are the sale framing against a USD 49.38 crossed-out price, no company name in the footer text we read, and refund terms that say 14 days in most places and 60 days in others. Sensible for parents who want screen-free practice; check the refund period at checkout.
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