Learn when to double the final consonant before adding the suffix ‘ed’ or ‘ing’ with the 1:1:1 spelling rule. Note: If the word has more than one syllable and the last syllable is stressed, follow the 1:1:1 rule.

In this lesson, you can learn about English spelling rules, and see some of the most common spelling mistakes that English learners make.

In this lesson, you’ll see four of the most useful rules that can help you to...

ible' and 'able' are two suffixes that are commonly mixed up. They are often pronounced the same in a word, so how do we know whether to use ‘ible’ or ‘able’?✏️ As a general rule, we use 'able' if the base word is a complete word on its...

Learn the spelling rule for when suffixes are added to words that end in 'y'.

Learn the spelling rule for when to use 'ge' and when to use 'dge'.

Delve into the world of suffixes and their impact on the English language. Learn how suffixes like -ship, -ness, -ment, -ous, -ent, -and, -or, -ful, -less, -able, -ic, and -ize can transform root words, often changing their part of...

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling patterns using the letter string ‘fer’. Key learning points: - When adding suffixes to words ending in ‘fer’, the ‘r’ is doubled if the –fer is still stressed. - The ‘r’ is not doubled if the ‘fer’ is...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -cial and -tial. Key learning points: - It is common to see a ‘c’ or a ‘t’ before the suffix -ial. - Words ending in the suffix -cial or -tial are generally adjectives. - The suffix -cial...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffixes -sion and -ssion. Key learning points: - The /shun/ sound can be spelt four different ways: -tion, -cian, -sion and -ssion. - The /shun/ sound is sometimes spelt 'sion' or 'ssion'. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -tion Key learning points: - If the word ends in a consonant, generally just add "-tion"; this is the best bet for the "shun" sound. - If the word ends in "t", remove the "t" and add...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using all the /shun/ suffixes. Key learning points: - If the word is a profession, the noun will generally end in "-cian". - If the root word ends in "ss" or "mit", remove the "ss" or "t" and add...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with silent letters ‘b’, ‘w’, ‘k’ and ‘g’. Key learning points: - The spelling of words with 'silent letters' often reflects old pronunciation. - How to spell words using 'mb', 'wr', 'kn' and 'gn'. - How...

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the suffix -ed. Key learning points: - If the root word contains a short vowel sound, double the consonant and add the suffix -ed. - If the root word ends in 'y', remove the...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffixes -cial and -tial using spelling rules and exceptions. Key learning points: - The suffix -cial is common after a vowel letter. - The suffix -tial is common after a consonant letter. -...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -cial and -tial using spelling rules and exceptions. Key learning points: - It is common to see a ‘c’ or a ‘t’ before the suffix -ial. - The /shul/ ending can be spelt -cial or -tial. -...

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the superlative suffix -est. Key learning points: - If the root word ends in 'y', remove the 'y' and add -iest. - If the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e' and add -est. -...

This video is a lesson on root words, prefixes, and suffixes. The teacher explains how these word parts can help students understand the meaning of unknown words and improve their reading and writing skills. The video provides examples...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -sion. Key learning points: - Words ending in the suffix -sion are nouns. - The suffix -sion sometimes makes the sound /zhun/ like ‘division’. - Words spelt with -sion often have a root...

Pupil outcome: I can choose and use spelling strategies to spell curriculum words. Key learning points: - How to spell the curriculum words: pronunciation, explanation and dictionary. - How to spell the curriculum words: disastrous,...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffixes -cial and -tial. Key learning points: - It is common to see a ‘c’ or a ‘t’ before the suffix -ial - The /shul/ ending can be spelt -cial or -tial - If the letter before the /shul/...

Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling words ending in -sure and -ture. Key learning points: - The pronunciation of a word helps to identify if it is spelt with -sure or -ture. - The -ture ending to a word...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words following a wide range of rules and patterns for adding suffixes. Key learning points: - Many suffixes follow the same or similar spelling rules to create generalised rules, but there are always...

Pupil outcome: I can apply spelling rules to spell words with the suffix -ing. Key learning points: - If the root word contains a short vowel sound, double the consonant and add the suffix -ing. - If the root word ends in 'y', just add...

Pupil outcome: I can spell a range of words using the suffix -ous. Key learning points: - There are four spelling rules when adding -ous to a root word. - Some words ending in -ous do not have a root word we recognise. - When you hear...