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English Spelling Inconsistency
- English spelling is inconsistent and unreliable for pronunciation.
- Treat English words like Chinese characters, memorizing spelling and pronunciation separately.
Native Language Influence
- Steve Kaufmann's father, despite fluency, said "no vascotea" instead of "no vascosa" due to his native Czech.
- A Spanish-speaking colleague consistently mispronounced "sword," illustrating the influence of native language pronunciation.
Focus on Listening
- Disconnect spelling from pronunciation in English.
- Rely on what you hear, not how you think words should sound based on your native language.