The English language spelling system is notoriously difficult to learn to read and write because of the large variety of letter combinations used to produce the same sound.

English spelling became a chaotic mess, and successful attempts to simplify the spelling after that were offset by events that made the language harder to learn, such as the inclusion of many ...

Read more: Curious Kids: Why does English have so many different spelling rules? Those responses aren’t accurate or helpful to a child learning how to spell. English spelling isn’t random.

No more memorizing the words for the Friday spelling test and forgetting them. These research-based strategies help students retain words in their brains for reading and writing.

The English Spelling Society is proposing an International English Spelling Congress to more closely align the written and spoken word.

The skills developed in learning to spell and through participating in spelling bees can build camaraderie between students and teachers, said Montana. Plus, it’s accessible.

Adesuyi Adeola, a Nigerian teacher who teaches at the Greater Tomorrow International College, Arigidi Akoko shared his ...