English Spelling

Practical guidance on English spelling patterns and common rules. Articles cover prefixes, suffixes, plurals, silent letters and strategies for remembering difficult spellings.

A Look at Contractions in English Spelling

How contractions work in English: when two words combine with an apostrophe to shorten speech and informal writing.

Common Spelling Mistakes

Stop letting spelling mistakes slip through your writing with these practical tips to catch and correct common errors.

English Language: Silent Letters

Silent letters in English can trip up both learners and native speakers alike, affecting spelling and pronunciation in unpredictable ways.

Forming Plural Nouns in English

Most English nouns become plural by adding -s or -es, but irregular nouns like child and person follow different rules entirely.

How Unstressed Syllables Can Help You Spell

Unstressed syllables blur vowel sounds in ways that trip up spelling, so understanding how they work helps you spell correctly.

Learning English: A Look at Word Division

Word division breaks English words into pronounceable chunks to help learners understand how words actually sound.

Learning English: Adding Prefixes and Suffixes

Add prefixes and suffixes to root words to change their meaning and expand your English vocabulary.

Learning English: Spelling Rules

Master the key spelling rules in English, from double letters to vowel patterns, and understand when exceptions actually apply.