Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities

Update: 2025-05-22

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These days, doesn't everyone basically just use computers to write and spell-check? If that's the case, does teaching spelling to English learners have any value?

Spoiler: Jackie and Jen think it does! We'll share our reasons why, and also talk about some of our favourite ESL spelling games and activities. Be sure to check out my top 5 ESL spelling games on YouTube.

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Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities

Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith

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Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities

Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith

Teaching Spelling (for ESL/EFL): Does it Matter, Plus Games & Activities