Z sound home practice with clear, game-like steps
Little Talker makes Z practice easy: your child hears prompts, repeats words, distinguishes similar sounds, and earns rewards for progress.
Z is often replaced by S or produced without voicing.
Kids have trouble self-monitoring without quick, friendly feedback.
Home exercises are easier to do when they feel like a game.
How a lesson works
Short lessons your child will actually enjoy
Listen
Your child hears words and learns to notice the voiced Z sound.
Speak
Short repetitions help lock Z into words.
Compare
S vs Z tasks develop careful listening and voicing awareness.
Exercise examples
More than just repeating words
Z sound words
Zoo, zipper, buzz, and other words for home practice.
Voiced pairs
Comparing S and Z helps your child maintain voicing.
Short phrases
Brief phrases build the sound into connected speech.
When to see a specialist
Little Talker helps kids practice speech regularly at home, but it does not replace evaluation or one-on-one work with a licensed speech therapist if your child has significant speech challenges.
Why does my child confuse S and Z?
They're articulated the same way but differ in voicing. Listening and speech exercises both help.
Does Little Talker teach Z from scratch?
The app is best for reinforcing an emerging sound. If Z is absent, start with a speech therapist.
How long are the lessons?
Short — usually 7–15 minutes so your child doesn't get tired.
Can we start without paying?
Yes, 5 free lessons are included.
Start with free lessons
Your child tries the game-based format while you see whether it’s a good fit for daily practice at home.
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