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English is a notoriously difficult language to learn. Many verbs are conjugated with no recognizable rhyme or reason. Supposedly helpful “rules” often come with so many exceptions that they render the original guidelines useless.  And for those who believe you can simply “sound out the word”, be warned: silent (and deadly), unpronounced letters have long duped even the most careful spellers. Read the rest of this entry →