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For young learners and those acquiring English as a Second Language, the English language can present a number of challenges. One such hurdle is the ‘Y long I’ sound. Unlike the short “i” sound in ‘sit’, the ‘Y long I’ sound stretches out, like in ‘fly’, ‘cry’, and ‘cycle’. Here’s …

Unlock the secret code! The English language can be a tricky beast for young learners, especially when it comes to those pesky vowel combinations that don’t always follow the rules. One such example is the pattern ‘UI long I’ sound. This ‘UI long I’ sound can trip up even the …

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 …

For young minds just starting to read, and for those new to English altogether, the English language can present some unique challenges. One such hurdle is the long I sound, which can be spelled in several ways. This article focusses on the pattern ‘I-E long I’ sound, a sneaky little …

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 …