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Rules of English Spelling

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    1. Key Terms & Vocabulary for Spelling
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    Review the basic concepts behind the English language before mastering spelling! How to Spell breaks down some key terms for discussing words and letters.

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    Review the basic concepts behind the English language before mastering spelling! How to Spell breaks down some key terms for discussing words and letters.

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    2. Magic "E" & Silent "E"
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    The silent (or magic!) 'e' makes a huge difference to the meaning and pronunciation of words. This lesson shows you how it works and why it's necessary.

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    The silent (or magic!) 'e' makes a huge difference to the meaning and pronunciation of words. This lesson shows you how it works and why it's necessary.

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    3. When to Drop the "E" Before Suffixes
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    English spelling gets a bit unpredictable when suffixes like “ing,” “y,” or “ly” are introduced. In this lesson, learn when to drop the “E” from a root word!

    When to Drop the "E" Before Suffixes
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    English spelling gets a bit unpredictable when suffixes like “ing,” “y,” or “ly” are introduced. In this lesson, learn when to drop the “E” from a root word!

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    4. The 1:1:1 Doubling Up Spelling Rule
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    The 1:1:1 doubling up spelling rule is about doubling up the end consonant in words such as: big/bigger, stop/stopped, begin/beginning, and slim/slimmer.

    The 1:1:1 Doubling Up Spelling Rule
    with How to Spell

    The 1:1:1 doubling up spelling rule is about doubling up the end consonant in words such as: big/bigger, stop/stopped, begin/beginning, and slim/slimmer.

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    5. Adding "-es" to Nouns & Verbs
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    In this spelling rules lesson, learn how and when to add “-es” to nouns to make plurals, and how to add “es” to verbs to conjugate in the third person.

    Adding "-es" to Nouns & Verbs
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    In this spelling rules lesson, learn how and when to add “-es” to nouns to make plurals, and how to add “es” to verbs to conjugate in the third person.

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    יוני נ
    Hi Joanne! I just finished your first lesson and I must admit this is one of the best lessons I have ever had in english! very precise and clear and easy to understand! so thank you very much
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    How to Spell
    Thank you so much for your comment - it made my day.
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    Ugwu C
    Hi please I want to learn more on how to read and write very well thank you and I appreciate
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    How to Spell
    Hi Ugwu, thanks for getting in touch. To read and write well you need to read and write lots but with help. You can read along to audio books, or get professional help. With writing you need to get feedback. Joanne
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    light s
    Its it just me or the sound is way to low even tho my sound is at max
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    Dinna B
    I what to learn basic English sounds
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    How to Spell
    Hi Dinna, check to see if there are any courses on pronunciation on Curious. There are courses out there but you need to decide whether you want British or American sounds, or Australian even.
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    Suzi T
    Hello Joann, It took me a while to start to learn how to spell but now am ready and I really like all your teaching strategies,all your lessons is very helpful. thank you. Suzi.
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    How to Spell
    Thank you, Suzi. If you have any questions let me know. Keep enjoying learning to spell, Joanne
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