Spellings

[lukesh]

I find it difficult to spell. I have been trying to make my self spell new words. I succesfuly do it sometimes, then I forget later on. Does anyone know any good techniques? As it really shows me up and I get called thick all of the time. Thanks.

[Fiend_85]

sucessfully.

[lukesh]

Originally posted by Fiend_85
sucessfully. see i can't even spell that!

[wheresmyplacebo]

you should learn how to do it phonetically

i cant explain it as im too tired but it helps a lot

its like what sections of wors make what noise

[piccolo]

Originally posted by Fiend_85
sucessfully. successfully (and, whilst I'm picking, myself)

I think the phonetic method is quite useful, like if you sound out "successfully" you can hear the double c, but it doesn't solve how many s's and ls you need later on, so sometimes it's actually easier to sit and learn rules and even certain specific spellings by rote. Sure it's dull, but it works.

[Ilora-Danon]

suc-ces-sful-ly....;) :p

My english teacher many years ago, taught me how to spell 'necessary' - her rule was "One Collar, 2 Sleeves... as in, one C, 2 s's..." I've always remembered it!

Ilora x

[miss behavin]

hiya!
my sister tought me a few things about spelling when i was younger.
eg necessary

this has one collar (one C)
and 2 socks (2 s')

hehe!

you could always try it the matilda way, mr d, mrs i etc!

[Fiend_85]

Originally posted by piccolo
successfully (and, whilst I'm picking, myself)

I think the phonetic method is quite useful, like if you sound out "successfully" you can hear the double c, but it doesn't solve how many s's and ls you need later on, so sometimes it's actually easier to sit and learn rules and even certain specific spellings by rote. Sure it's dull, but it works.

*chuckles* My point was supposed to be, that instead of learning new words, get the ones you already can't spell right. Perhaps my second point should be that you're not the only one who can't spell for toffee.

[purplesocks]

I find that reading a lot helps :)

[Klever]

Originally posted by miss behavin


you could always try it the matilda way, mr d, mrs i etc!

why are all these women married? :D

[Kath2003]

Necessary:

Never
Eat
Cake
Eat
Salad
Sandwiches
And
Remain
Young

[Randomgirl]

Originally posted by Kath2003
Necessary:

Never
Eat
Cake
Eat
Salad
Sandwiches
And
Remain
Young Or just remember "one corset and two suspenders" (i.e. that it has 1 C but two S's)

[lukesh]

Originally posted by Klever
why are all these women married? :D LOL...

Mrs D Mrs... i You're susposed to be teaching spelling not poetry!