Awfull, Aweful, Awefull, or Awful? How to Spell It…
In our list of hard words to spell in the English language, “awful” vs. “awfull,” “awefull,” or “aweful” is right up there in difficulty! What is the correct way to …
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Arguement or Argument Spelling Lesson
It’s time for an exciting new installment to our commonly misspelled words lesson series! Today we will be hashing out a tip to remember the arguement vs. argument spelling quandary. …
Fourth or Forth? An Illustrated Lesson…
In the world of commonly confused words, “fourth or forth” is a common quandary! Let’s explore the difference between the two spellings, because one little letter can make a world …
Sence, Since, or Sense: What is the Spelling?
Yesterday, my eight-year-old daughter had a shocking revelation about commonly misspelled words as I looked over a story she was writing: “You mean sence isn’t a word?!” she gasped. “Then …
Begining or Beginning? Spelling Tricks…
Is the correct spelling “begining” or “beginning” to write the word that means “the start” or “starting?” Learn useful tricks here to write this commonly misspelled word the right way …
Aquire or Acquire: Correct Spelling Tips
Today, we have a new addition to our frequently misspelled words list, and it comes from the interplay between the spelling “aquire” vs. “acquire.” What is the correct way to …
April Fools’ Day Apostrophe and Capitalization
Do you write April Fools Day, April Fool’s Day, or April Fools’ Day for correct punctuation? Where does that apostrophe go, and what is capitalized? Let’s find out in this …
Beleive or Believe: a Spelling Lesson!
Are beleive, beleiver, and beleived the correct spelling, or is it believe, believer, and believed? Here’s a fun lesson about how to remember one of the most frequently misspelled words …
Peice and Peices, or Piece and Pieces? Learn the Correct Spelling!
In the world of commonly misspelled words, the quandary of peice vs. piece pops up again and again for the word that means “a part of,” or “to put together.” …
Be There or Be Square: Meaning and Use
English idioms and expressions can be both confusing and funny. Today we’ll learn the meaning and correct usage of a silly-sounding one: “Be there or be square!” This one is …