How to improve your spelling
My spelling is wobbly, it's good spelling but it wobbles and the letters get in the wrong places..
A.A. Milne (Creator of Winnie the Pooh)
what is this topic about?
Spelling is a skill that many students struggle with. We all assume we learnt to spell at primary school, but this is often not the case. Misspelling words in essays can make your work look messy and difficult to read. Furthermore, misspelling words on job applications and CVs can even diminish your chances of getting a job.
when you've done this topic, you'll be able to:
- use plural spelling rules to improve your spelling
- use prefix spelling rules to improve your spelling
- use suffix spelling rules to improve your spelling
- use word ending rules to spell difficult word endings
- practice spelling sound-alike words
- write your own dictionary
- use memory enhancing techniques to remember difficult-to-spell words
who should do this topic?
This topic is aimed at anyone wanting to improve their spelling
how long will this topic take?
It will take you about 3 hours to complete this topic. You can use the topic navigation box to jump to the pages that will be most helpful to you, or you can start at the beginning and work through the whole topic - it's entirely up to you.
what do I need to know before I do this topic?
You don't need any prior knowledge to do this topic.
do I need any equipment or resources to do this topic?
For some of the activities in this topic, you'll need a pen and paper.
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