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The most common spelling errors in English?

on May 28, 2011

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Why are some words so hard to spell? My post for the OUP Global Blog considers recent research into the twenty most misspelt words in English.

The Birds and Bees of Words: A Guide to the Most Common Errors in Usage, Spelling, and Grammar
Quick Solutions to Common Errors in English: An A-z Guide to Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (How to Books)

advanced vocabulary CEF English Language Level C1 CEF Language Level: B2 Oxford English Dictionary spelling vocabulary

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