Presents a history of English spelling through chapters that cover such topics as the introduction of the Roman alphabet, each letter's origins, and the develop

The Boost Spelling Skills series provides strategies to improve primary school pupils' spelling skills, making them more confident readers and writers. Teaching

"[P]rovides a flexible, but structured, resource for teaching children to understand and use parts of speech and punctuation."--Preliminary page

A book for anyone teaching English spelling, particularly those working with English language learners. This essential manual answers three challenging question

Spelling can be a source of anxiety for school children and working professionals alike. Yet the spelling of words in English is not as random or chaotic as it