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English Spelling

By Edward Carney

Published July 3rd 1997 by Routledge – 112 pages

Series: Language Workbooks

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Description

English Spelling explores the rules and conventions on which present-day English spelling is based.

This Language Workbook:

* Examines how speech-sounds map onto each other

* Explores the extent to which words sound identical or look identical

* Analyzes various kinds of spelling mistakes

* Looks at the main differences between American and British spelling

* Shows how and why the names of people and places may vary from expected spelling conventions

* Deals with the punctuation of words by apostrophes, hyphens and capitalisation

* Considers several possible approaches to spelling reform

Reviews

`This is a desperately needed book, explaining clearly the relationship between English pronunciation and spelling and showing the underlying irregularities which are the cause of spelling mistakes. It is an invaluable resource for every student of English.' - Jamal Ardehali, Glasgow University

Name: English Spelling (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By Edward Carney. English Spelling explores the rules and conventions on which present-day English spelling is based.This Language Workbook:* Examines how speech-sounds map onto each other* Explores the extent to which words sound identical or look identical* Analyzes...
Categories: Language & Linguistics, English Language