English spelling and its difficult nature

Abstract

Spelling is an important aspect of writing. Good spelling knowledge is the engine for efficient reading and writing. Without a doubt, English spelling is a complicated matter. To acquire competency in English spelling is hard for learners as there is no one to one correspondence between phoneme and letter. Many researchers prove that English spelling is complex while some intellectuals argue that English spelling has regularity. This study aims to show the difficult nature of English spelling through a discussion of these two contradictory arguments