The Spelling.School blog shares research‑backed strategies to master English spelling—short daily routines, spaced repetition, phonics patterns, and morphology—all written for teens, adult learners, ESL students, teachers, and homeschool parents.
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There's a moment every English learner experiences — and many native speakers never fully escape — when you realize that the word you've been pronouncing perfec…
If you're a Spanish speaker learning English, you've probably noticed that English spelling feels unnecessarily complicated. In Spanish, spelling is beautifully…
If you've ever watched a child's enthusiasm drain away at the words "time to practice spelling," you know the challenge parents face. Traditional spelling pract…
You can be brilliant at your job — strategic, creative, analytical, a natural leader — and still have your credibility quietly undermined by spelling mistakes i…
If you've ever hesitated over *colour* versus *color*, wondered whether to write *organise* or *organize*, or been confused about *travelled* versus *traveled*,…
If you learned English in India—through school, coaching classes, competitive exam prep, or daily workplace writing—there are certain spelling mistakes you’ve p…
If you speak English well but still feel anxious every time you have to write an email, a WhatsApp message, a university assignment, or an exam essay, you’re no…
Many IELTS candidates are convinced that their score is being held back by grammar or ideas, when in reality spelling is quietly costing them points across mult…
Many adults and ESL learners quietly believe they are “just bad at spelling.” They avoid writing important emails, worry about how colleagues or teachers will j…
If you're learning English as a second language, you've probably noticed something frustrating: you can speak fluently, understand complex conversations, read a…
Most IELTS candidates don't realize that spelling can quietly lower their score across *three* sections until after they receive a disappointing result.…
Why can't I spell? It's not just you. Discover why adults struggle with spelling, why it's not your fault, and how to fix it fast with spaced repetition.…
Not long ago, spelling well was considered a basic part of being educated. Kids memorized lists, took weekly tests, copied words over and over, and were expecte…
English spelling has a reputation for being chaotic, unpredictable, and even a little unreasonable, and if you've ever watched a child stare at the word *light*…
Most adults don't like to admit they struggle with spelling. It's one of those quiet little insecurities that hides underneath otherwise confident, intelligent …
If Friday night spelling practice in your house often ends in tears and scattered flashcards, you're not alone. Modern parents juggle work, homework, and that w…
In the age of autocorrect and voice typing, spelling still matters. Strong spelling skills form the backbone of literacy and confident writing, even if gadgets …
Weekly spelling lists have a bad track record. Kids cram on Thursday night, ace the test on Friday, and can’t spell half the words by Monday. Adults aren’t bett…
English spelling is a minefield. Even fluent writers trip over words like *definitely*, *separate*, and *accommodate* — words that seem to defy both reason and …
English spelling can feel notoriously unpredictable for ESL learners. Silent letters, inconsistent phonics, and numerous exceptions ("i before e except after c"…
Improving your spelling is easier than ever in 2025, thanks to a wide range of websites and apps. Whether you're a teen preparing for exams, an adult honing you…