TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why don't "tough" and "dough" rhyme? | Arika Okrent
Spelling reformers have been advocating for changes to make English spelling more intuitive and less irregular. One example of its messiness: take the “g-h” sound from “enough,” the “o” sound from “women” and the “t-i” sound from...
Curated Video
The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?
Curated Video
Let's Learn Blending Long A: A_E, AI, AY
This video teaches how to blend long a words with the A_E, AI, and AY sounds. It teaches vowel teams and which sounds are in the middle of words and which is at the end of words.. Practice blending sounds is an important step in learning...
Curated Video
The Madness of English Spelling: The Many Pronunciations of O-U-G-H
In this video, the speaker explores the complexities and inconsistencies of English spelling, focusing on the various pronunciations of the letters O-U-G-H. They explain how historical changes in pronunciation, regional variations, and...
Curated Video
Long ‘e’ Spelling and Pronunciation for Better IELTS Scores
Today we’ll talk about long ‘e’ spelling and pronunciation rules for improved IELTS scores.
Learning Mole
Moodies - Making Mistakes
Join Aaron and the Moodies as they encounter a situation where Aaron doesn't get the grades he expects. Aaron is upset but what can he do to improve and try again?
Let's Tute
Common English Mistakes: I Before E Except After C |
In this video, the teacher provides a simple rule to help students remember when to use "I before E" in English spelling. The rule is "I before E except after C" and is explained with examples. The teacher also acknowledges that there...
Curated Video
Checking Your Spelling with a Dictionary
In this video, students learn how to check their spelling using a dictionary. The teacher explains the process step-by-step, from thinking of possible spellings to looking up definitions.