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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 …

The world of written language can be a fascinating, yet sometimes confusing place, especially for young learners or those new to English. One such challenge is the letter combination ‘EW long U’ sound which can represent two distinct sounds: the long ‘yoo’ sound like in ‘few’ and ‘pew’, and the …

Learning to read can be a delightful adventure for children, but sometimes they stumble upon tricky sounds like the OW sound. Even adult learners of the English language struggle with these words. There is the OW diphthong in ‘cow’, ‘how’, and ‘now’ and, then there is the pattern ‘OW long …