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Decoding the ‘EW long U’ sound in ‘chew’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download 'EW Long U' word list

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 …

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Learn the rare ‘UI long I’ sound in ‘guide’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free UI Long I word list.

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 …

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Pattern ‘I-E long I’ sound in ‘ice’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free I-E long I word list.

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 …

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OA in words: 12 lists of rimes for spelling activities

OA in the rime

Learn to spell while having fun. This ultimate guide of words with OA in them can be used for classroom games, flashcards, posters, poetry and journaling. Get ready to make spelling fun. The words that include OA may contain digraphs, trigraphs and graphemes with 4 letters. Some of them are …

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IE in words: 11 lists of rimes for spelling activities

IE in the rime

Learn to spell while having fun. This ultimate guide of words with IE in them can be used for classroom games, flashcards, posters, poetry and journaling. Get ready to make spelling fun. The words that include IE may contain digraphs, trigraphs and graphemes with 4 letters. Some of them are …

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