Perfecting Your Practice *** MEET THE CHARACTERS: DR. VANCE - AN EXEMPLARY SPELLING COACH WHO HAS TRAINED THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS TO WIN/BE A FINALIST AT MULTIPLE SPELLING BEES LEO - ONE OF DR. VANCE'S MOST CAPABLE STUDENTS INTERVIEWER - THE PRESS *** Interviewer: So, being consistent seems super important. Leo, what's your current study routine like, and what challenges are you facing? Leo: Right now, I try to spend at least 5 hours a day. I go through word lists, and I also do lots of quizzing and revising. My biggest hurdle is definitely those weird vowel combos or silent letters. Words like "pneumonia" or "rendezvous" just feel impossible sometimes. Dr. Vance: Ah, the silent letters and tricky vowels – they're tough for so many spellers! For these, you need a good ear combined with knowing the rules. English isn't perfectly phonetic, but there are rules. Take the classic "i before e except after c" rule, or when it sounds like "...
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