A YouTube channel has launched where viewers are taken through simple lessons extracted from The Complete Guide to English Spelling Rules by John Fulford, a retired English professor. For over 30 years, Fulford studied Webster’s Dictionary word-by-word and ascertained the sixty rules Webster used to create the American English Dictionary. These rules are contained in Fulford’s book and now are available for students and teachers to view online.
In his weekly English Tips Blog, Fulford discusses English spelling and its many quirks and gives simple rules one can use to learn American English correctly. No memorization, no silly rhymes. Simple rules. Fulford’s deep knowledge of English is reflected in the blogs, utilizing his unique understanding of the language. The historic references and information will strengthen the student’s understanding of English and help teachers explain some of the contradictions. More information about the book, his blog and more is at www.LearnEnglishSpellingRules.com.