Weither: Is it a Word? What is it Spelling?
During my explorations into frequently misspelled words, a strange beast reared its head: the word “Weither.” Is this even a real world? What does it mean? If it’s spelled wrong, …
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Freind or Friend? Spelling Tricks to Remember…
In the world of commonly misspelled words, a certain jolly one pops up all the time: “freind.” Or is it written “friend?” Learn how to spell this word correctly here, …
How to Spell Halloween, and is it Capitalized?
It’s time to continue our holiday lessons to address a frequent question: How to spell Halloween. Not only is it confusing to correctly write the letter order for this October …
Weary vs. Wary: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between weary vs. wary, and which spelling is correct for these commonly confused words? Well, you’re in luck, because I’m an English teacher AND artist, and will …
Lier or Liar? Spelling Differences, Explained
Some of the hardest words to spell in English are sometimes be the shortest. Today’s example illustrates this with the 4-letter dilemma: Should you write “lier or liar?” The answer …
Fiery or Firey? Learn the Correct Spelling and Sentences
Ready for another edition of commonly misspelled words whose correct answer makes so little sense that it might make you enraged? Buckle up for the truth about “fiery or firey!” …
Father’s Day: Apostrophe, Capitalization, and Spelling Fun
Do you write “Happy Father’s Day” or “Fathers’ Day” or “Fathers Day?” Where the heck does the Father’s Day apostrophe go for this holiday, and why? Which letters are capitalized …
Holiday Drawings, Art, Lessons, and Activities!
Are you looking for holiday drawings and art for everything from Valentine’s Day in February of each year, to the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve? What about lessons …
Commonly Misspelled Words, and How to Correct Them
As I’ve been working on my growing list of hard words to spell in the English language, a new category began to emerge: commonly misspelled words. These are the words …
Flush Out or Flesh Out? Learn the Difference
When do you use “flush out” or “flesh out” in a sentence? You’ve come to the right place to learn the difference between these commonly confused words in the English …