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Spelling Help Online




Many, many people need spelling help - children, teenagers, managers, doctors, even teachers!

It is obviously not a sign of a low IQ. It just means that maybe you didn't receive the best teaching, or that you missed a lot of school, or your memory is poor, or maybe you simply have a problem with words and letters (and there are lots of other reasons too!)

It is certainly nothing to be ashamed of!

This website offers a practical guide which will hopefully help you in your quest to improve your spelling - or that of your child.

Here you'll find:

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  • tips and strategies for remembering tricky words


  • free printable word searches featuring common words and popular themes


  • useful advice for helping your child learn his or her weekly word lists at school


  • a guide to resources that can be used at home for adults and children who need spelling help


  • and lots, lots more!



  • I am a qualified teacher with over 20 years experience of teaching in UK primary schools as well as of 1:1 tutoring. I presently teach in an Independent School working with children who are struggling with their reading and writing. My private pupils include children who for one reason or another need an extra boost in these important areas.



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    Thank you for visiting and I hope you'll find the website useful. Hilary Burt






    The images on the site are from a great website with free downloadable clipart. Thank you to Dan Horton-Szar.


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    Correct Spelling of Words - in this section I have brought together tips and techniques that will help with spelling - including mnemonics, syllable division, plus spelling games and activities.

    Dyslexia Symptoms
    Dyslexia Symptoms - if you think you or your child may have dyslexic tendencies, take a look at this checklist. To confirm diagnosis you are advised to see an Educational Psychologist.

    Books for reluctant readers
    Books for reluctant readers-here are some suggestions for books that might interest a reluctant reader of 7-11 years old. The book must be the right interest level as well as the right reading level.

    Digital Scrapbooking Online
    Digital scrapbooking online - create free scrapbooks, photo books, photo collages, interactive ecards, slideshows and party invitations. Get your kids writing in a natural and fun way..

    Assistive Technology Dyslexia
    Assistive Technology Dyslexia - text to speech software, speech to text, reading pens, hand held scanners, audio books. Come and see what assistive technology can do for you.

    Printable Word Searches
    Printable Word Searches designed to practise various grammar and word family groups. No gimics, no pop-ups - just word search fun!

    Word Searches To Print
    Word Searches To Print - fun word searches with popular themes including Harry Potter, the Solar System and animals.

    Christmas Word Jumble
    Our Christmas Word Jumble is one of a selection of free printable word jumbles. Come and see our other word jumbles and free downloadable word searches. Ideal for class or personal use.

    Christmas Word Search
    Christmas Word Search - seventeen words and a 15 x 15 word search. See if you can find santa, tinsel and stocking amongst the 225 letters on offer! This Christmas word search is free to download.

    Spelling Word Lists
    Spelling Word Lists - here is a collection of useful word lists that you are welcome to download. Includes 45 most frequent words, colours, months, days of the week.

    Printable Word Jumbles
    Printable Word Jumbles - these word jumble puzzles are all free to download. Topics range from Christmas word jumbles, Animals, Numbers, Baby Shower and Flowers. For class or personal use.

    UK Tutoring
    UK Tutoring - if you are looking for a specialist UK tutor, try these agencies first.

    Hilary Burt
    Hilary Burt is a Brighton-based tutor and available to work with children or adults who need extra support with their reading, writing and spelling. Please contact her through this website.

    Contact Me
    Contact Me - use this form to get in touch.

    Having a Website
    Having a Website - if this is something you've been thinking about then give this page a read. It tells you all about Site Build It, the company I use to build my website. Highly recommended!

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