Tag Archives: English

Why is it easier to spell in some languages than others?

Whether we are writing/reading in English or Spanish, the challenge should be the same, but is it?  Why are we teaching only phonics in a language like English that I am told is only 46% phonetically correct?  How do we learn homophones … Continue reading

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Speaking proper: does it matter if we can’t pronounce mispronunciation?

I love this article from Steven Poole in the Guardian this week, about our crazy pronunciation of some words.  Take a look here. A few weeks ago I was going past Reading on the M4 to do a school event.  … Continue reading

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One simple question to transform literacy challenges

Fluent reading and accurate spelling is dependent on people being able create a mental image of a word in their mind’s eye. Not the shape of it, the actual word.  Ask anyone who is skilled, to spell a difficult word … Continue reading

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Overcoming Dyslexia: What do you enjoy #reading?

It a natural thing that when you find it difficult to read, or in some cases impossible you make up all sorts of reasons why it doesn’t matter, to avoid feeling stupid. You convince yourself that there is no value … Continue reading

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Visual learning and foreign languages

An enquiry this morning prompted this blog. “does it work in Dutch as well as English”. The answer is yes any language and let me explain: You can visualise words in any language. I have taught many people in the … Continue reading

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