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English Spelling and Word Building Strategies
Language
Are you passionate about writing? This course expands your vocabulary and helps you develop the skills you need to write in English. We lay out the principles of word building and identify the irregular English words frequently used in writing. We compare vowel and consonant sounds and explain how accents, synonyms and homonyms work. We also examine word divisions and provide useful pronunciation guidelines. Enrol to improve your English writing.
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English Spelling and Word Building Strategies
Improve your English writing skills with this free online course that covers spelling rules, literary devices and more.
Are you passionate about writing? This course expands your vocabulary and helps you develop the skills you need to write in English. We lay out the principles of word building and identify the irregular English words frequently used in writing. We compare vowel and consonant sounds and explain how accents, synonyms and homonyms work. We also examine word divisions and provide useful pronunciation guidelines. Enrol to improve your English writing.
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5 Lessons
Language Basics
In this module, you will learn how to build vocabulary skills. We will distinguish vowel and consonant sounds and discuss principles of word building. We will also examine word division and how accents affect pronunciation. You will learn about frequently used irregular words, homonyms, and words with unusual spellings.
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4.Word Building
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