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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 …