Learning English spelling can be pretty annoying—even for native speakers. We're sorry about that. And unfortunately, like punctuation, spelling is another thing that people get really touchy about.
Sure, it's not fair. After all, spelling ability isn't even associated with intelligence (source).
We can't change the world, though. If you have trouble with spelling, the only advice we can give is to practice. Read a lot. Make flashcards. In the meantime, we can help you with pronunciation and the letters, which might then help you with spelling.
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The Letters
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