Is Traditionl English Spelng Mor Dificlt than Jermn?.

Upward, Christopher

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ERIC Number: EJ451287

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Publication Date: 1992

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Is Traditionl English Spelng Mor Dificlt than Jermn?

Upward, Christopher

Journal of Research in Reading, v15 n2 p82-94 Sep 1992

Examines misspellings made by English speakers writing in English and German, concluding that English spelling is almost seven times more difficult than German. Classifies errors and discusses reasons for them. Relates the misspellings to the redundant letters removed in "Cut Spelng" to show how far such a technique for simplifying written English would help obviate misspellings. (SR)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Error Patterns, Higher Education, Second Languages, Spelling, Spelling Instruction, Writing Research

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Language: English

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