Feature Articles

Tag Archives: english language learners

Understanding the tricky ‘UE long U oo’ sound in ‘blue’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download 'UE long U' word list

Unveiling a hidden pronunciation rule in English, the UE spelling can sometimes represent not just the familiar ‘yoo’ sound in ‘cue’, ‘venue’, and ‘rescue’, but also the long ‘oo’ sound like in ‘blue’, ‘glue’, and ‘true’. This can be challenging for young learners and those studying English as a Second …

Read More »