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The English language can be a playground of surprises, especially for young learners and those acquiring it as a second language. One such hurdle is the ‘U-E’ combination. While it often represents the long ‘yoo’ sound as in ‘cue’, ‘venue’, and ‘rescue’, this article focusses on the other pronunciation it …

The English language loves throwing curveballs, especially at young learners and those conquering English as a Second Language (ESL). One such challenge is the letter U. While it might seem straightforward, the ‘U long U yoo’ sound has two distinct pronunciations. This article focusses on the often-confusing ‘yoo’ sound, as …

The English language can be a maze for young learners and English as a Second Language (ESL) students. One such challenge is the long U sound, which can be spelled in several ways. One common culprit for confusion is the ‘OU long U’ pattern. Words like ‘soup’, ‘group’, and ‘youth’ …

Does your child struggle with words like ‘food’, ‘moon’, and ‘school’? These seemingly simple words all share a common challenge: the spelling pattern ‘OO long U’ sound. This tricky pattern can also stand for other sounds, making it a source of confusion for young learners. Here’s the good news: there’s …

Mastering the English language can be a complex process, particularly for young learners and those acquiring it as a second language. One such hurdle is the long O sound, which can be spelled in several ways. Among these, the ‘OE’ pattern can be particularly confusing. Here’s where the concept of …