Spelling Rules

Essential spelling rules that help 11+ students spell accurately and confidently.

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'I Before E' and Other Essential Spelling Rules for the 11+

Eight key spelling rules every 11+ student should know, from 'i before e' to tricky plurals. Each rule includes examples, exceptions, and memory aids.

10 min readBeginner

Silent Letters in English: The Ones 11+ Students Get Wrong

A guide to the silent letter words that catch out 11+ students most often. Grouped by letter with memory tricks, etymology, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and a dictation list.

9 min readIntermediate

Double Letter Spelling Rules for 11+ Students

The patterns behind double consonants in English, from suffix rules to tricky words like accommodation and committee. Includes memory aids, a dictation exercise, and a pattern-matching quiz.

10 min readIntermediate

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