The English writing system and what every teacher needs to know about it...

Mar 18, 2023

Neil Almond, an expert in English orthography, and Christopher Such, who focuses on morphology, dive deep into the complexities of the English writing system. They discuss how English orthography compares to simpler systems like Finnish and its relationship with spoken language. The role of morphology in literacy is highlighted, along with the historical evolution of words that shape spelling today. Teachers will learn essential insights into how these intricacies impact early reading and spelling instruction.