11 spelling tips

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How to Improve Spelling?

Spellings do not play a significant role in English conversations, however, when it comes to the writing part, especially academic tests, they become a nightmare for non native speakers. Even native speakers often struggle with spellings. Almost all of the non-native speakers are puzzled by the spelling patterns, since •There is no logic in spelling patterns • There are exceptions to almost every spelling rule • It is difficult to memorize the spelling rules, hence need to take every word and memorize it individually. Here are some valuable tips on” How to Improve Spelling”? 1. There are exceptions to almost every spelling rule: When you understand this you don’t waste your time in asking “why” questions. Assimilate and accept “There are exceptions to almost every spelling rule.” You can’t say “Yes, I will memorize all these spelling rules now so that I can solve all the questions in the test.” NO. Even if you memorize all the rules, still you find a great number of words that fall out of this “rules zone”. What should you do then? You can do two things. A. Memorize all the spelling rules that already exist in usage by going through standard grammar books or online articles. Then, by observing the spelling patterns, try to discover some spelling rules in the words. There is nothing wrong in discovering new rules as most of the times your observations would come true. B. Find the words that won’t fit in the Rules zone. Make a list of them and memorize them individually. This depends on your sincerity and dedication. If you really have the burning desire to achieve mastery in spellings, then your list may grow like a huge tree. But don’t be frightened. Every new word and every new spelling will take you to a higher level of knowledge of the language and career.


2. Visual strategy: This method involves simply taking a mental photograph of the word and storing in the mind so that it can be retrieved when the need arises. It is quite powerful for visual learners. 3. Kinesthetic strategy: This is a technique known to all of us unaware of its name. What exactly do you do whenever you feel difficulty in memorizing the spelling of a word? Write the spelling several times. Writing the spelling multiple times helps you without a doubt. Practice writing the spelling a lot of times and it is mechanically stored within your mind. Read my complete article at http://englishachiever.com/how-to-improve-spelling-11-tips/


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