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Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity)Supplement

Online vocabulary and spelling practice, one account covers the whole family.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

GradesK–8th
Coversspelling
ApproachOnline vocabulary and spelling practice
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepVery low (program does the teaching)
Screen timeOnline
Video lessonsNot yet checked
FaithNo religious content
CostAbout $114-117/yr for one account covering up to 36 students (source)
PlacementNo placement test: self-paced practice

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What parents say

Parents like the practice games and flexible recordkeeping, with one account covering multiple children under Learning A-Z's Vocabulary A-Z platform (the 2020 rebrand of the original VocabularySpellingCity). The price roughly tripled after that transition, some original features were changed or removed, and there are recent user reports of bugs and declining support.

Parents love

  • Kids enjoy the practice games
  • Strong recordkeeping and assignment tools
  • Flexible for multiple children on one account

Common complaints

  • Price roughly tripled after the Vocabulary A-Z transition
  • Some original features changed or removed
  • Recent reports of bugs and declining support

Who it fits

Best for

  • Spelling. Online vocabulary and spelling drill practice
  • Online. Runs online
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • I'd rather a video or script teach. Video or the program does the teaching

Less suited for

  • A complete program. Practice tool, not a full curriculum
  • Gentle, literature-based.
  • Classical.
  • Mostly offline. Screen-based

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

Is Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) a full language arts curriculum?

No. We list Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) as a supplement: it's extra practice to use alongside a core program, not a full language arts curriculum on its own.

What does Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) cover?

Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) covers spelling. It's described as online vocabulary and spelling practice.

What grades does Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) cover?

Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) covers grades K–8th.

How much does Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) cost?

About $114-117/yr for one account covering up to 36 students. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) Christian or secular?

Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) is secular: it has no religious content.

Is Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) online?

Online. The program does the teaching.

Does Vocabulary A-Z (formerly VocabularySpellingCity) have a placement test?

No.

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