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The tricky English language can be frustrating for learners, especially when it comes to spelling. English has a reputation for being full of “silent letters” and surprising exceptions. Long sounds can be very problematic with so many spelling variations. Long sounds made easy: Free downloads and colouring fun We’ve created …

The English language can be full of surprises, especially when it comes to spelling! One such surprise is the pattern ‘IGH long I’ sound. Yes, words like “high”, “light”, and “bright” all use the “IGH” pattern to create the long I sound. But how can we help young learners, or …

Children learn that words with the beginning sound i can be short and long. These free worksheets will make learning words with the beginning sound i fun and easy. Each worksheet focusses on one sound made with the letter i. Click the link or image to download worksheets to start …