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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 is full of surprises, especially when it comes to how sounds are spelled. One such surprise is the ‘UI’ letter combination, which can sometimes represent the long U sound – but be warned, it’s not very common! Words like ‘fruit’, ‘juice’, and ‘suit’ have ‘UI long U’ …

The English language loves throwing curveballs, especially at young learners and those conquering English as a Second Language (ESL). One such challenge is the letter U. While it might seem straightforward, the ‘U long U yoo’ sound has two distinct pronunciations. This article focusses on the often-confusing ‘yoo’ sound, as …