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Sound it out. Although it is true that English words are not necessarily spelled the way they sound, many, many English words are. Say the word carefully and write down the letters which go with the sounds. The majority of the most commonly used words in English are phonetically spelled. You’ll be glad to know that spelling champions use this technique when faced with a challenging word!
Play word games. All types of word games and puzzles can help you learn to spell. “Word searches”, also called “word finds”, help you learn the common spelling patterns. Crossword puzzles and scrabble rely on correct spelling for solutions. You can find books of word puzzles in bookstores and on-line. You can also search the Internet using keywords like “word search”, “crosswords”, “word games”, and “word puzzles” to find more websites which offer games to play.
Practice spelling daily. Like so many skills in life, the more you practice the skill, the better you become at doing it. Spelling is no different. One way to do this is to post a new word on your mirror each day. Study it when you are brushing your teeth. Then jot it down on a slip of paper and put it in your wallet. Pull out your slip of paper while you are riding the bus or waiting in a line. Practice saying the word to yourself and then spelling it. Devoting some of your time to learning to spell will improve your spelling.
Get a spelling practice book. Since spelling is a known hazard in writing English, there are lots of practice books available to help you