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English Is Too Hard To Read For Children (Ss Copy)
English Is Too Hard To Read For Children (Ss Copy)
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3ells wants to see things change again and says there are two possible approaches. The first would be to simplify the way in which words are spelt and then allow people to choose whether to use the new or old system, while the second approach would involve a complete change. $The 4pelling 4ociety is in favour of the first approach,% he said.
Adapted from English is too hard to read for children, 2008, One Stop English, last accessed 10/3/2009,
Main ideas.
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Adapted from English is too hard to read for children, 2008, One Stop English, last accessed 10/3/2009,
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#. Discussion 3hich English words do you find difficult to spell@ 3hy@ 9ow does English spelling compare with spelling in your language@ 7o you thin, English spelling should be changed@ 3hy@ 3hy not@
Adapted from English is too hard to read for children, 2008, One Stop English, last accessed 10/3/2009,