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Learning English can pose challenges for both young children and those acquiring it as a second language. One such challenge is the pattern ‘Y-E long I’ sound. Unlike the short I sound in words like ‘myth’ and ‘sync’, the Y-E combination creates a long I sound, as seen in ‘type’, …

The English language can be full of surprises, especially when it comes to spelling! One such surprise is the pattern ‘IGH long I’ sound. Yes, words like “high”, “light”, and “bright” all use the “IGH” pattern to create the long I sound. But how can we help young learners, or …

English spelling can be a real challenge for young learners and people learning English as a Second Language (ESL). One such hurdle is the way we represent sounds with letters. Take the long I sound, for instance. It can be spelled in various ways, and the combination IE is one …

The way the letter ‘I’ works in English can be confusing, especially for young learners and ESL students who are just starting to sound out words. One of the early hurdles encountered is the ‘I long I’ sound. Unlike some letters with a more consistent sound, the letter ‘I’ can …

English can be a puzzle for young learners and those new to the language. Take the letter Y! It can be the “you” sound, the long “i” in “fly”, and even the short “i” in “myth”. But Y has another trick up its sleeve: it can make the long E …