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English is easy to confuse and sometimes inconsistently, those who are just learning English for the first time see it. While you should definitely learn your oral and written skills well, you will still be able to dramatically improve your spelling skills by learning some principles (and exceptions), by using tips or memory aids, and by practicing reading words that you find difficult as much as possible. If you persevere, you will get hold of dumb vowels, confusing consonants, and those complicated pronunciation!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Principle of Spelling

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   Principle of learning the letter "i" before "e". The principle that the "i" before the "e", except after the "c" is a useful rule to keep in mind. That means the "i" usually comes before the "e" when the two are side by side in a word (such as: "friend" or "piece"), unless they come after "c", in this case the "e" comes before "i" (like: "receive"). Remembering this rule will help you spell many common words when the placement of the letters "i" and "e" is confusing.
   • Read aloud: Another way to remember where the "i" and "e" are positioned is to read the word out loud. If the combination of "e" and "i" sounds like a long "a" ("ay"), then "e" will be preceded by "i". For example, the words "eight" or "weigh".
   • Catch the exceptions: However, like most other rules, we still have exceptions - words that do not follow the "i" rule that precedes the "e" minus the "c" rule. Such words include: "either", "leisure", "protein", "their" and "weird". Unfortunately, there are no tips to help you remember those words, you have to learn.
   • There are even more exceptions: Other exceptions include words with "cien" letters like "ancient", "efficient", "science", and words with the letters "eig" (even if the letters "e" and "i" don't). makes "ay") sounds like "height" and "foreign".

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   Learn how to deal with diphthongs. When you come across a word with a double vowel (or two vowels side by side), sometimes it is difficult to say which word comes first. Fortunately, there is a rhyme reading, so you can use it to remember which vowel comes first as follows:
   • When two vowels go side by side, the first letter is read out. This means that whichever vowel you hear when you read a word, the vowel comes first, and the vowel you don't hear when reading comes after.
   • Learn to listen to long vowels: In other words, when there are two vowels side by side, the first letter in a word is a long vowel and the following vowel will not be pronounced. When you read the word "boat," for example, the word "o" will be read and the word "a" won't.
   • So if you're not sure how the vowel is arranged in a word, read that word out loud - what long vowels do you hear? Please write the word first. Words that prove the principle include: team (you hear the letter "e"), mean (you hear the letter "e") and wait (you hear the letter "a").
   • Exception: As always, there is always an exception to a rule that is simply to be learned. Some of these include the words: "you" (you hear the "u" sound, not the "o" sound), "phoenix" (you hear the "e" sound, not the "o" sound), and "great" (the "a" sound, not the "e" sound).

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   Be wary of compound consonant pairs. Usually, when a consonant pair is pronounced one word will not be read - and this figuratively means "piggybacked" the sound of the other.
   • "Piggybacking" can make consonant-pair words more difficult to spell, as it is easy to forget consonants you can't hear and just write down your letters. may just listen.
   • Therefore, you need to become familiar with these compound consonant pairs and learn some of the most common consonant pairs to be able to spell correct words.
   • Some of the most common pairs of consonants include:
   • Gn, pn and kn - in these compound consonant pairs, you can only hear the "n" sound, the consonant preceding the "n" is not pronounced. Words that contain these consonant pairs include: "gnome", "pneumonia" and "knife".
   • Rh and wr - in these compound consonant pairs you can only hear the "r" sound, the other consonants are not pronounced. Words that contain these consonant pairs are: "rhyme" and "wrestle".
   • Ps and sc - in these compound consonant pairs you can only hear the "s" sound, the letters "p" and "c" are muted. The words that contain these consonant pairs are: "psychic" and "science".
   • Wh - in this compound consonant pair you can only hear the "h" sound, the "w" sound is not read. An example in this case is the word "whole".

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   Note words that have different meanings (homonym and homophone). Another homonym means a word that can make it difficult for someone to spell. Before you can learn to detect words with different homonyms, however, you must first understand their definition.
   • One homonym are two or more words that are spelled and pronounced the same but with different meanings. A good example is the words bank (meaning bank) and bank (meaning bank).
   • One homophone on the other hand, two or more words, such as night and knight, have the same pronunciation but have different meanings. Sometimes they are spelled the same way - for example, the words "rose" (meaning rose) and "rose" (meaning the past verb of rise) - and sometimes they are spelled differently, like words : "to", "too" and "two".
   • As a result, every homonym is also homophone because they are pronounced the same. However, not all homophones are homonyms because not all homophones are spelled equal (while homonyms are spelled the same).
   • Examples: Other popular homonyms include: "here" and "hear"; "eight" and "ate"; "wear," "ware," and "where"; "lose" and "loose"; and "sent," "scent," and "cent."
   • Check out a few other common homonyms to learn how to use them:
     • How to use You’re and Your
     • There, Their and They’re Usage
     • How to use Than and Then
     • How to use Affect and Effect
     • Its and Its Usage

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   Be wary of prefixes. Prefix is ​​the part you add before other words to change the meaning of those words. For example, adding the prefix "un-" to the word "happy" produces the word "unhappy" (meaning "not happy"). Prefixing a word can make spelling a little more difficult, but there are a few rules you can learn to make spelling easier:
   • Don't add or remove text: Remember that the spelling of a word does not change when you prefix it, even if you put two identical words next to it. In other words, never add or remove text, even if you think the result will look weird. For example, check the spelling of the following words: "misstep", "preeminent" and "unnecessary".
   • Know when to use hyphen: In some specific cases, you need to add a hyphen between the prefix and the base word. Such situations include: when the prefix comes before a proper noun or count (eg un-American), when the prefix "ex" means "ex" (eg ex-military), when use the prefix "self-" (for example, self-indulgent, self-important), when needing to separate "a", two "i" or some other phrase to improve readability (for example : ultra-ambitious, anti-intellectual or co-worker).

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   Learn how to write plural nouns correctly. Learning to write correct plural nouns is an unusual spelling task that can often be difficult for you as there are many different ways to write plural nouns in English (although the most common way is to add an "s"). ).
   • Look at the last words of a word: The key to writing plural nouns is to look at the last word or two of the word you want to describe in the plural, as this will give you a clue for your correct writing. Some of the most popular principles include:
   • Most singular nouns end with letters like "ch", "sh", "s", "x", or "z" can be converted to the plural by adding the letters "es". For example, the word "box" would become "boxes", "bus" would become "buses", and "prize" would become "prizes".
   • Most singular nouns end with the vowel sound preceding "y". can be converted to a plural simply by adding an "s". For example, the word "boy" will become "boys" and "day" will become "days".
   • Most singular nouns end with the consonant that precedes the letter "y". can be converted to the plural by omitting the "y" and adding the "ies". For example, the word "baby" becomes "babies", "country" becomes "countries" and "spy" becomes "spies".
   • Most singular nouns end with the letters "f" or "fe" can be converted to a plural by removing the letters "f" or "fe" and adding "ves". For example, the word "elf" becomes "elves", "loaf" becomes "loaves" and "thief" becomes "thieves".
   • Singular nouns ending with "o" can be converted to the plural by adding an "s". For example, the word "kangaroo" will become "kangaroos" and the word "piano" will become "pianos". However, sometimes if a word ends with a consonant that precedes the letter "o", the correct way to switch to a plural noun is to include "es". For example, the word "potato" will become "potatoes" and "hero" will become "heroes".
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Method 2 of 2: Practice Spelling

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   Break words down into syllables and find words in words. Just because a word is long doesn't mean it's difficult to spell - all you need to do is break the word into syllables, and find the smaller words in the root word.
   • Break it down into smaller words: For example, the word "baseball" can be divided into two smaller words: "base," and "ball", it's not hard to read at all, right!
   • Split into syllables: Even if you can't break down into small words, it's helpful to divide a long word into syllables. For example, you could break the word "hospital" into "hos-pit-al", or from "university" to "u-ni-ver-si-ty".
   • Divide the word into sections: You can even remember a seemingly difficult 14-letter word like "hypothyroidism" by dividing it into small parts: prefix, full word, and suffix: "hypo-", "thyroid," and "-Ism."
   • Keep in mind that you can significantly improve your spelling by learning common prefixes and suffixes, as many words will include one or both of those parts.

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   Read the words aloud. Reading the word's pronunciation aloud (in an exaggerated way) can help you spot its rhyme. However, this only helps if you pronounce the word correctly.
   • Therefore, you need to try your best to create a habit of correctly pronouncing words (do not ignore consonants or vowels without permission) and you will spell words better.
   • For example: Some words that are often mispronounced - and therefore spelled incorrectly - include: "probably" (often pronounced "probly"), "different" (often pronounced "difrent"), "Wednesday" (commonly pronounced "Wensday") and "library" (often pronounced "libry").
   • Other words that you should pay attention to when using this method are words that we tend to read too quickly, like "interesting" or "comfortable". Because we often read these words too quickly, it is difficult to spell correctly.
   • Read slow down: When reading such words aloud, try to read slowly and emphasize each syllable. Pronounce "interesting" slowly to "in-TER-esting" and you won't forget the middle "e", and pronouncing "comfortable" to "com-FOR-ta-ble" will help you remember the Where is the vowel?

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   Use good memory aid tips easy to remember rules. An easy-to-remember rule is a tool that helps you remember important information, such as the spelling of a word. This method is presented in many forms, some of which are described below:
   • Silly sentences: A good rule of thumb to remember specific difficult words is to create sentences where the first letter of each word will match the word in the word you want to spell. For example, to remember the spelling of the word "because", you can use the phrase "Big Elephants Can Always Understand Small Elephants" (large elephants can often understand small elephants). Or, to remember the word "physical", you could just use the sentence: "Please Have Your Strawberry Ice Cream And Lollipops" (Please eat strawberry ice cream and candy). The more dumb the sentence, the better!
   • Clever tips: Several other creative memory aids use suggestions found in words to aid spelling accuracy. For example, if you have trouble remembering the difference between the word "desert" and the word "dessert" (meaning dessert), just remember that the word "dessert" has two words " s "because you always want to have dessert again.
   • If you're having trouble with the word "separate", remember yes a mouse (a rat) in the middle. If you always forget the difference between the words "stationery" and "stationary", remember that the word "stationery" pronounced with an "e" refers to envelopes or something similar. And if you have trouble distinguishing between "principal" and "principle", just remember that the principal or director of the company is your "friend." .

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   Try to remember words that are often misspelled. Even if you learn all the rules and try all the spelling tips, there will still be words that will confuse you and often misspellings. With these words, memorizing is the only way to remember.
   • Identify problem words: First, you need to identify the words that friend have the most difficulties. You can do this by reviewing previously written documents and checking your spelling abilities. This is easier if you have an electronic file and run a spell checker, but the best way is to have a spelling expert (who is very good at spelling) help you with your editing. Which words are you most likely to misread?
   • Create a list: Once you've identified the words that are most often misread, make a clear list, then rewrite each word (spelling correctly) at least 10 times. Read out each word aloud, "look closely at" the syllables, and do your best to memorize the spelling of the words.
   • Has iron grinding makes perfect: Just do it every day. What you are doing is "training" your memory and hands to read and spell correctly. Finally, you may want to test yourself by having someone read the words aloud (or record them yourself) and write the words you hear. Then review which words you wrote incorrectly.
   • Use stickers or info tags: Another possible method to learn how to spell difficult words is using stickers or tags. Stick labels with the correct spellings on everyday household items, such as "faucet", "duvet", "television" and " mirror "(mirror). Each time you use the widgets you will be prompted to read the words. Try sticking an informative tag with 2 or 3 difficult-to-spell words next to the sink or above a coffee machine - every time you brush your teeth or wait for coffee you can remember the exact spelling of the words!
   • Use your senses: You can try writing out words with your fingers - line up words on books, tables, even on the sand! The more senses you use, the better memory training you will be.
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Advice

• Repeat. Sometimes we are in a hurry to write, so it is easy to confuse the same pronunciation as 'a reef' for a 'wreath'; and you may not realize that you made a mistake until you check it out and you will say, "Oh, did I write that?"
• Check words in a dictionary. There is really no way to know whether to write as "stomachache," "stomach-ache," or "stomach ache" unless you look at the dictionary. Today, there are a lot of changes in the join rules, so check out the newly published English-English or British-American dictionaries.
• Knowing the spelling of some other languages ​​and knowing the language of its origin is also very helpful. You can use tips from different languages. For example, in French, the "sh" sound is read as "ch", thus creating words like "cliché" and "chic".
• Don't be afraid to use a dictionary. English words come from many different languages. The oldest English words originate from the Anglo (Northern Germans), the Slovenian (the Southern Germans), the Montagnard or Booc French settlers in England.There are also many other words of Latin or Greek origin. A good dictionary can tell you where a word came from, and as you start to learn from it, you will also recognize word patterns.
• There are many monosyllabic spellings that, in theory, you could pronounce "ghoti" into "fish" (if you were to pronounce letters GH as in touGH, word o as in woenamel and word ti as in the word nation).
• Think about spelling someone else. Sometimes the best way to learn is to try to teach others. Practice finding mistakes from other people's spelling, even books. (It also happens sometimes). You can start by checking the spelling of wikiHow articles. Simply click on the "edit" tab and you can edit immediately. Consider creating an account so you can be a part of the wikiHow community.
• Reading books, newspapers, catalogs, billboards, and window advertisements all help you learn spelling. If you're looking for an unfamiliar word, write it down, even if you only have a sheet of tissue. When you get home, look up the word in the dictionary. The more you refer, the more you read, the better you will spell.
• Take the words in a word and write them into sentences. For example, you can learn to spell “arithmetic” with the sentence “A rat in the house might eat the ice cream.” Or the sentence 'I want accommodation in castles and mansions. '(I want to stay in the castle and mansion) will remind you that there are 2' c 'and 2' m 'in the accommodation.

Warning

• Don't think that a word printed in a book is always spelled correctly; There are also spelling mistakes in books like other articles. It still happens!
• Keep in mind that some words ("color," "color"; "goiter," "goitre"; "gray," "gray"; "checkered," "checkered"; "theater," "theater") may spelled out in different ways. Both spellings are correct, but one of them may be more common in American English, British English, or even British English.
• Don't depend on a spelling correction program as they are NOT PERFECT and can skip the spelling checker for sentences like: "Eye tolled ewe, eye am knew at this."
• Even words that are clearly incorrectly spelled are acceptable with spelling correction programs. So, it's best not to depend too much on them.
• Be cautious when finding out which English spelling is being used, That means: was this article written by British or American? If you know that, do you know who added and / or "edited" the post? A spell checker program is very dangerous to use.