Online Class: Spelling 101

Do you use your Spell Check on your computer obsessively? Are you afraid to write anything without a dictionary or computer spelling program? Are you receiving low grades on schoolwork because of poor spelling? Are your business emails filled with embarrassing spelling errors? Well then, it sounds like you can use this online course! The English language is one of the most complex languages in the world when it comes to spelling. Many words are Latin in origin and follow the antiquated rules of this now dead language.
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  • 8
    Lessons
  • 38
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 0
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Do you use your Spell Check on your computer obsessively? Are you afraid to write anything without a dictionary or computer spelling program?  Are you receiving low grades on schoolwork because of poor spelling? Are your business emails filled with embarrassing spelling errors? Well then, it sounds like you can use this online course!
 
The English language is one of the most complex languages in the world when it comes to spelling.  Many words are Latin in origin and follow the antiquated rules of this now dead language.  Additionally, the English language has borrowed more words from other languages such as French and German than most people realize -- this variety of words complicates spelling because they follow the particular spelling conventions of their mother tongue.
 
This online spelling course will help improve your English Language spelling abilities. This class will teach you how to avoid misspellings by recognizing spelling errors quickly. We'll review not only the basic rules of spelling but also the most common spelling "trouble spots" (commonly missed words and word patterns). We'll also discuss those tricky synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, suffixes and prefixes. 

This course is self-paced and practice exercises are reviewed by the instructor with feedback. You set your own learning schedule so there's no pressure. Why not learn to write error-free English, and improve your grades or help with the quality of your professional writing? So join us today, and let's improve your spelling skills.

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  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Introduction to Improving Your Spelling

1 Points
Course Introduction
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Personal Spelling Average; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Introduction

The Basic Rules of Spelling

96 Points
This lesson describes how to go from singular to plurals and the exceptions to the rule. Additional lesson topics: The Suffixes -ance and -ence; Basic Spelling Rules Explained; Spelling Plurals with -s or -es; -ible or -able
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Review 8 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam A
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam B - Testing Your Current Spelling Knowledge
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam C - Testing Your Current Spelling Knowledge
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam D - Testing Your Current Spelling Knowledge
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam E - Testing Your Current Spelling Knowledge
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam F - Testing Your Current Spelling Knowledge

Plural Forms for Names, Compound Words and Numbers

118 Points
This lesson describes how to form plurals for compound words, numbers, and names. Additional lesson topics: Apostrophes with Names Ending in s, ch, or z
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Review 5 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam A
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam G - Testing Your Ability to See Misspelled Words
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam E - Testing Your Ability to See Misspelled Words
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam B
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam C
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam F - Testing Your Ability to See Misspelled Words
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam D

Understanding "ie" Versus "ei" and Other Spelling Dilemmas

83 Points
This lesson discusses when to use ie or ei, and the exceptions to the rule.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Review 6 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam A
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam B
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam C
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam D
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam E

Prefix and Suffix Rules

93 Points
This lesson explains the rules for adding prefixes and suffixes, and the some of the most commonly used.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Review 6 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam A
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam B
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam C
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam D
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam E
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam F

Homonyms - Words that Sound alike

86 Points
This lesson describes some of the most common words that sound alike but have multiple spellings and their definitions.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Review 6 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam A
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam B
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam C
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam D
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam E
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam F

Commonly Misspelled Words

90 Points
Here is a list of the most commonly misspelled words.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Review 16 Practice Worksheets
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam A
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam B
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam C
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam D
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam E
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam F

Putting It Together

50 Points
A Final Spelling Test and additional resources to improve writing are presented in this final lesson Additional lesson topics: Review of Spelling Rules
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Rate Spelling Improvement; Final Course Survey; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Final Spelling Test
617
Total Course Points
 

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