Spelling Patterns: Silent Letters

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About Course

Why is there a k in knife and a b in debt? Learn the common silent-letter patterns in English, where they came from, and practical strategies – including related words and memory tricks – for spelling words such as doubt, island, autumn, muscle and rhythm correctly.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. Pronunciation varies between accents; spellings follow standard British English.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the most common silent-letter patterns
  • Use related words to remember silent letters
  • Spell frequently misspelt workplace words
  • Build a personal strategy for tricky words

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why English has silent letters
  • Common patterns at the start of words
  • Patterns in the middle and at the end
  • Strategies for remembering

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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