The Spelling
Society started in 1908 (as the Simplified Spelling Society),
and has the aim
of raising awareness of the problems caused by the irregularity of English spelling and to promote remedies to improve literacy, including spelling reform. The Spelling Society publishes leaflets,
newsletters, journals,
books and
bulletins
to promote spelling reform of the English language. We also feature
in the media on TV,
on Radio and in Print.
Like all languages with phonetic writing systems a reform would do away
with those wasteful spelling classes for children
learning English. The effects of dyslexia
are made worse by the chaotic English
spelling. The Spelling Bee (BeeMan visits
Spelling Bee) is unknown in countries with phonetic
(or should that not be "fonetic"?) spelling. The updating
of English spelling would be of benefit to many more than just the Anglo-Saxon
world, but also the world of TEFL
where other languages
are spoken in addition to English.
Phonetics is seen as the key to improving literacy and spelling. Learning
a phonetic system is easier and allows the children of today to be more
productive than we could ever be, releasing them to learn other essential
skills in a fast moving world. There would be no more difficult
words.
Books by Members.
Membership details, join online
General enquiries to Jack
Bovill, Chair of the Committee.
Press enquiries to Vikki
Rimmer, Press Contact of the Society.
