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571 GG Lego or Legos? Why English Spelling Reform Is Doomed.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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The Importance of Standardized Spelling in Chats

Spanish has a smaller vowel inventory than English, and that leads to less vowel confusion. syllable stress must often be marked by accents in Spanish, which can be tricky to learn. There is a silent C in the Spanish word for adolescent, just like English. The letter G and J can share a single pronunciation in Spanish, as can the letters B and V.

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