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Conquer the rare ‘EA long A’ sound in ‘great’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free EA Long A Sound word list.

English, a language renowned for its complexities, often presents challenges for both native and non-native speakers. One such hurdle lies in the unpredictable nature of vowel sounds, with the letter ‘a’ being a prime culprit as in the uncommon pattern of ‘EA long A’ sound. Words like ‘great’, ‘break’, and …

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Decoding ‘EIGH long A’ sound in ‘eight’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free EIGH long A word list.

With numerous spelling patterns posing challenges to both native and non-native speakers of the English language, teachers can use a little help. One such pattern that often trips up learners is the ‘EIGH long A’ sound. Found in words like ‘eight’, ‘weigh’, and ‘freight’, this spelling combination can be particularly …

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