75%+
of families come to DODO because another family told them
ELA Program · Little DODO
English reading and writing for Chinese-speaking families in Toronto
DODO Letter House gives Chinese-speaking families in Toronto one-on-one English reading and writing. Children start from Grade 3 and meet the same Navigator online for 50-minute sessions: close reading of unabridged classics, discussion, then writing. At Week 0 and Week 16 we estimate each child's Lexile level with our own assessment, and within 72 hours parents receive the number, a written report in English and Chinese, and a call with the Navigator.
Toronto's Chinese-speaking diaspora is one of the most academically competitive in Canada. DODO Letter House develops the edge that matters — reading precision, written argument, and the ability to think in both languages.
Both the ELA Program (Grade 3+) and Little DODO (5–8) serve families online.
What your child gets
Both languages gain
the reasoning your child builds in English carries into their mother tongue
Serving This Community — Toronto
Toronto is home to one of the largest and most academically ambitious Chinese-speaking communities in North America. Students here compete for top schools in Canada and internationally. DODO Letter House exists for this context — not to help students keep pace, but to help them lead through English mastery at the highest level.
The Methodology
The Loop runs in every session.
Most English programs drill one skill in isolation. DODO trains the full cognitive sequence — because thinking in a language and performing in a language are not the same thing.
Read
Texts selected above the student's current Lexile level. Vocabulary depth and reading stamina built intentionally.
Think
A position is formed before speaking. Both language registers — English and mother tongue — are activated.
Speak
Live Socratic exchange with the Navigator. Clarity of thinking in English — not performance, not correction.
Write
Thinking committed to the page, and scored on the skills of the student’s level.
Program Structure
A beginning, a midpoint, and a measured end.
The ELA Program is a commitment — not a subscription. It has a defined arc with three anchor points.
Week 0
Entrance Assessment
An assessment of reading, language and listening (with a writing task at the upper levels), and a Lexile estimate. We find out where your child is — not where their school says they are.
Week 8
Midpoint Check-In
Midpoint review of the book checks, worksheets and writing scores. Written progress report to the family. Plan adjusted if needed.
Week 16
Exit Assessment
A second Lexile estimate and a full written report. Growth is quantified, visible and documented.
Diagnostic Consultation
Find out exactly where your child stands.
The consultation is 20 minutes. A Navigator — not a sales call. We estimate where your child's reading sits and show you what the ELA Program looks like for a student exactly like yours.
The 20-minute consultation is free and gives a first read of your child’s reading. No obligation.