Spelling knowledge is essential for the brain’s reading architecture. To connect the alphabet code the reader sees on the page to circuitry enabling reading comprehension, the reader must use ...

Compared with other languages, English has relatively simple grammar and punctuation, which can be mastered by learning the rules. However, English spelling is a different matter. The spelling of ...

Johnny in Topeka can’t read, but Janne in Helsinki is effortlessly finishing his storybooks. Such a disparity may be expected by now, but the reason might come as a surprise: It probably has much less ...

In the day and age that we live in, proper English spelling and grammar seem to have taken a backseat for students. With internet lingo and texting ruling the hearts and minds of youngsters, learning ...

Reading instruction in America seems to have lost sight of the crucial role of teaching English spelling for reading and writing. Here are four reasons why the brain needs spelling: 1. English ...