Need help...!?!?

Question

Okay here my problem I’m a terrible speller both in my mother tongue and English. It is my biggest weakness. Do you have any suggestions or things I can do, activities, to improve it? Please be specific and realistic, I can off course not study every night on words that I don’t know (because I have a life and homework).

All answers are appreciated. =)

Answer 1

I have many students who struggle with spelling.  It is usually a result of poor phonics instruction.  Especially problematic are short vowels, vowel blends, and consonant blends.  I would work hard to find  good phonics instruction.  "Wilson" reading skills help as does Linda MoodBell instruction.

Answer 2

I strongly recommend using the Corrective Spelling program or Morphographs designed by SRA.  This is a direct instruction program that teaches the skill in a systematic manner that is research based.  Direct Instruction is definitely the way to go.

Answer 3

Play Scrabble, it is a great and entertaining spelling teacher. I do it all the time and it has helped me tremendously.

Answer 4

Some people just can't seem to spell very well.  You can do your best, but at some point you have to accept it and use aides to help you.  When on the computer you have "spell check",  but another good tool is the "spelling ace".  It's a small device, about 4 x 6 inches so it's easy to carry with you,  and it  works like spel check.  They aren't expensive and you can get them at office supply stores.