Parents and teachers often ask: “What’s the best way for my child or student to learn and retain words from the weekly spelling list? How does one get beyond simply memorizing words for a Friday ...

Some of the brightest young minds just finished showcasing their knowledge of the English language. While most might never reach their level of expertise, we wanted to know: Why do we struggle to ...

Some words can be more difficult to learn to spell than others. It is important to practise reading and spelling these tricky words so you get them right. Hello, I'm Mr McPartlin and today we're going ...

Teachers often report the dilemma of children scoring 100 percent correct on a Friday spelling test but misspelling the same words the following week in their writing. Cognitive psychology has given ...

Reading is one of the best ways to learn how to spell. Spell check is a great way to learn certain spellings, but shouldn't be relied on entirely. Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories. Thanks to ...

All computers come with spellcheckers and iPhones autocorrect their users’ texts. But despite those everyday features, formal spelling instruction still pays off, the findings of a new study suggest.

Readin’ and writin’ and ‘rithmetic, the old school thought of— school. My how times have changed! Understanding the progression of education certainly cannot be explained in one little article. But, ...

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is here, representing one of the most vigorous - and prestigious - academic competitions in America. Unsurprisingly, a competition as renowned as the national ...

Some of the brightest young minds just finished showcasing their knowledge of the English language. The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the ...