Course Overview
Teacher
Joanne Rudling has over 20 years' experience teaching all aspects of literacy, English and writing. Currently developing and running online spelling courses for adults. Worked in various organisations in the UK including City of Westminster College,... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 24 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 11
- Exercises 48
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80 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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12 minFREEESL lesson 1Free7 CQ
Native languages can influence how you spell in English. In this lesson, learn spelling strategies to avoid errors with short and long vowels.
with How to SpellNative languages can influence how you spell in English. In this lesson, learn spelling strategies to avoid errors with short and long vowels.
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12 minESL lesson 27 CQ
Discover helpful memory tricks that help ESl students memorize tricky English spellings and avoid common mistakes.
with How to SpellDiscover helpful memory tricks that help ESl students memorize tricky English spellings and avoid common mistakes.
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12 minESL lesson 37 CQ
How do you remember how to spell words that sound the same, but differ in meaning and spelling? In this lesson, get tips for spelling homophones correctly.
with How to SpellHow do you remember how to spell words that sound the same, but differ in meaning and spelling? In this lesson, get tips for spelling homophones correctly.
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11 minESL lesson 46 CQ
Use your visual memory to learn common letter patterns, and discover spelling rhymes that explain certain spelling rules and letter patterns.
with How to SpellUse your visual memory to learn common letter patterns, and discover spelling rhymes that explain certain spelling rules and letter patterns.
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12 minESL lesson 57 CQ
This lesson explains the purpose and history of silent letters, and offers silent letter spelling strategies that improve reading and pronunciation.
with How to SpellThis lesson explains the purpose and history of silent letters, and offers silent letter spelling strategies that improve reading and pronunciation.
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12 minESL lesson 67 CQ
Taking an interest in words is a key spelling strategy! Start learning about the history of the English language, word families, and borrowed words in English.
with How to SpellTaking an interest in words is a key spelling strategy! Start learning about the history of the English language, word families, and borrowed words in English.
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11 minESL lesson 76 CQ
Knowing the spelling differences between American English and British English will help you spot errors the Internet and computer software may not catch!
with How to SpellKnowing the spelling differences between American English and British English will help you spot errors the Internet and computer software may not catch!
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12 minESL lesson 87 CQ
English spelling is tricky for native speakers and ESL students alike, but the four key spelling rules explained in this lesson will help improve your spelling.
with How to SpellEnglish spelling is tricky for native speakers and ESL students alike, but the four key spelling rules explained in this lesson will help improve your spelling.
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12 minESL lesson 97 CQ
Build spelling confidence by learning how to form words by adding prefixes to root words. In addition, find out how prefixes can change meaning.
with How to SpellBuild spelling confidence by learning how to form words by adding prefixes to root words. In addition, find out how prefixes can change meaning.
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11 minESL lesson 106 CQ
Suffixes are building blocks of English words. Improve your spelling by understanding how words and grammar change with the addition of suffixes!
with How to SpellSuffixes are building blocks of English words. Improve your spelling by understanding how words and grammar change with the addition of suffixes!
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12 minESL lesson 117 CQ
How to Spell discusses how single and double consonants influence the pronunciation of long and short vowel sounds, and explains the common "schwa" sound.
with How to SpellHow to Spell discusses how single and double consonants influence the pronunciation of long and short vowel sounds, and explains the common "schwa" sound.
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10 minESL lesson 126 CQ
At this point, you have learned about many spelling rules and strategies. In this lesson, find about exceptions to these rules and how to avoid common errors.
with How to SpellAt this point, you have learned about many spelling rules and strategies. In this lesson, find about exceptions to these rules and how to avoid common errors.
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12126 min12-part ESL course68 CQ
Strong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
with How to SpellStrong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
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10118 min10-part ESL course61 CQ
Punctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
with How to SpellPunctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
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7 minESL lesson4 CQ
“There,” “their,” and “they're” sound the same, but differ in spelling and meaning. Learn spelling strategies that will help you use these homophones correctly!
with How to Spell“There,” “their,” and “they're” sound the same, but differ in spelling and meaning. Learn spelling strategies that will help you use these homophones correctly!
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2 minFREEESL lessonFree2 CQ
Does reading improve spelling? In this lesson from How to Spell, learn about the differences between spelling and reading and get English spelling tips.
with How to SpellDoes reading improve spelling? In this lesson from How to Spell, learn about the differences between spelling and reading and get English spelling tips.
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3 minFREEESL lessonFree2 CQ
Why is English spelling so confusing? Borrowed words and very old words are partly to blame. Learn to love English spelling with a few historical facts!
with How to SpellWhy is English spelling so confusing? Borrowed words and very old words are partly to blame. Learn to love English spelling with a few historical facts!
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12126 min12-part ESL course68 CQ
Strong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
with How to SpellStrong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
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23153 min23-part ESL course88 CQ
Are you looking for a way to learn or review basic English grammar? In this course, Your English Web introduces the structure of English, from forming the present tense to using correct word order.
with Your English WebAre you looking for a way to learn or review basic English grammar? In this course, Your English Web introduces the structure of English, from forming the present tense to using correct word order.
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1293 min12-part ESL course54 CQ
English is the lingua franca of the business world, but misunderstandings are common. This course covers basic guidelines of business English, and offers tips for dealing with communication barriers.
with Rich Walton EnglishEnglish is the lingua franca of the business world, but misunderstandings are common. This course covers basic guidelines of business English, and offers tips for dealing with communication barriers.
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30180 min30-part ESL course103 CQ
Are you proficient in English but finding certain expressions and grammar difficult to master? Using simple everyday examples, this course explains topics that ESL students often find tricky.
with Your English WebAre you proficient in English but finding certain expressions and grammar difficult to master? Using simple everyday examples, this course explains topics that ESL students often find tricky.
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1098 min10-part ESL course56 CQ
This ESL course from experienced English teacher Kat addresses some of the most common errors made by people learning English, even advanced students. Learn to speak English like a native speaker!
with KatThis ESL course from experienced English teacher Kat addresses some of the most common errors made by people learning English, even advanced students. Learn to speak English like a native speaker!
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12126 min12-part ESL course68 CQ
Strong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
with How to SpellStrong spellers are not born that way—it takes patience! In this Rules of English spelling course, How to Spell explains the logic behind confusing spelling conventions.
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12144 min12-part ESL course80 CQ
Improve your spelling by using strategies that build confidence, including seeing words within words, recognizing letter patterns, breaking words into syllables, and using prefixes and suffixes.
with How to SpellImprove your spelling by using strategies that build confidence, including seeing words within words, recognizing letter patterns, breaking words into syllables, and using prefixes and suffixes.
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7 minFREESpelling lessonFree4 CQ
Worried about writing a difficult essay that is almost due? Whether writing for school or publication, learn to develop a process for reviewing your work!
with Learn 2 LearnWorried about writing a difficult essay that is almost due? Whether writing for school or publication, learn to develop a process for reviewing your work!