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Joyanne James-Soyer

Joyanne James-Soyer is an accomplished author and editor with over 25 years of experience in the publishing and education sectors. She manages digital content specialising in Caribbean culture, regional history and education for Sweet TnT Magazine and Study Zone Institute. Her portfolio includes the Study Zone Big Kid Books series, the Improve Spelling and Reading Skills collection, and she is a co-author and editor of Sweet TnT Short Stories and Sweet TnT 100 West Indian Recipes. Holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language and Literature with Education and being a dedicated educator, James-Soyer specialises in documenting the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Trinidad and Tobago for a global audience, and supporting students, parents, and teachers globally.

Spelling rules for ch, tch, ck, k, oi, oy, ou, ow, ie, ei

Spelling rules - i before e except after c, exceptions, c sounds like sh, ei sounds like long a, ei sounds like short e for reading lessons

Understanding the mechanics of English orthography is essential for developing literacy and clear written communication. English spelling rules for digraphs and trigraphs like ch, tch, ck, k, and various vowel teams provide a logical framework for predicting how sounds are represented in text. While many learners perceive English as irregular, …

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Affixes – rules for adding prefixes and suffixes

Affixes - suffixes, drop the consonant, drop the e, change y to i, add s, es, ies, change is ending to es, change us ending to i, change on ending and um ending to a, change ix and ex endings to ces for reading lessons

Understanding the rules for adding prefixes and suffixes is fundamental for mastering English orthography and expanding lexical range effectively. Affixes function as morphemes that, when attached to a base word, modify its meaning or grammatical category without requiring entirely new vocabulary. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the structural …

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Improve reading skills with this phoneme and grapheme guide

Phoneme and Grapheme

Phoneme and grapheme mastery is the fundamental requirement for developing advanced literacy and long-term reading fluency in learners of all ages. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth analysis of the relationship between the smallest units of sound and their corresponding written symbols. By moving beyond simple rote memorisation, the article …

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Simple things to know about a phoneme or each sound in a word

Phoneme

Phonemes are the fundamental building blocks of spoken language, representing the smallest units of sound that distinguish one word from another in any given tongue. This comprehensive guide clarifies the distinction between sounds and letters, ensuring educators and students can identify the nuanced auditory characteristics that define English speech. By …

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Accruals: How to record owed expenses and revenues in the Accounting Cycle

Accruals in Accounting

Accrual accounting records financial transactions when they occur rather than when cash changes hands to ensure a precise representation of a company’s economic health. This fundamental approach relies on adjusting entries to match revenues and expenses to the specific period in which they are earned or incurred. By incorporating accrued …

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