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Why English Spelling Is So Difficult

“Why is English spelling such a tangle? It all started when Latin-speaking missionaries arrived in Britain in the 6th century without enough letters in their alphabet.”

Author Douglas McLennanPosted on December 27, 2012March 30, 2021Categories today's top storyTags 12.21.12

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