THE English alphabet used to have extra letters that have been lost as centuries went by. While today our alphabet consists of 26 letters, the people of Middle Age Britain had an additional six ...

Do you know why English words are not pronounced the way they are spelt? How important is syllable stress when we are speaking? Read on to find out more about the importance of pronunciation. Why is ...

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...

The development of speech in children is very important in creating confident kids who can communicate effectively. Speech pathologist Janelle Curry tells ABC Education how parents can help their kids ...

In this video, we break down Aurebesh, the writing system seen throughout the Star Wars universe. The guide shows how each symbol connects to a familiar English letter, making the alphabet easier to ...

Bookmark this story if you frequently play Wordle. It includes a ranking of the most commonly used letters in the English language. How about that Wordle puzzle on May 29? The five-letter answer in ...

Phonological awareness is the understanding that spoken words are made up of sounds and recognising how they come together to form words. Children usually develop this skill at around 4 or 5 years old ...