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You’d think spelling and pronunciation would go hand in hand. Well, English had other plans. Silent letters are those sneaky little things hiding in plain sight – they’re written down but never ...

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In this video, I share the real struggles of teaching reading and decoding English words that just don’t follow the rules—like 'tomb', 'bomb', 'comb', 'limb', and 'climb.' It's a humorous glimpse into ...

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Nicole Treanor helps students learn about silent letters in the combinations kn and wr. Nicole Treanor helps students learn about silent letters in the combinations kn and wr.

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