As students are expected to read more challenging texts, the academic language they contain can be daunting. But a certain type of vocabulary instruction could help students break tricky words ...

Presenter 2: 'I' and 'the' are all that's left for tricky words here in phase 2. Presenter 1: Letters and sounds are all around. But when they don't make sense.

The quiz below tests your knowledge of those and other tricky pronunciations from various corners of the English language. Many entries are misles : terms whose spelling leaves room for confusion.

A tricky new quiz by Michael Rodgers has been shared on US-trivia site Playbuzz. The challenge puts the internet's spelling ability to the test with 15 multiple choice questions.

Google will then show you the word, plus a phonetic spelling, in search results along with the option to listen to its pronunciation. Select "Practice," and you can receive real-time feedback on ...