Spelling and vocabulary videos
Find out our tips and advice for understanding and spelling tricky words.
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How to use apostrophes
Watch this short animation to find out how apostrophes, including possessive apostrophes, are used correctly.
What are mnemonics?
Mnenomics can help us to spell tricky words. Watch this short animation to find out how, and discover useful ways to remember how to spell words like 'please' and 'friend'.
What are synonyms & antonyms?
Watch this short animation to get help with grammar and vocabulary by learning about synonyms and antonyms.
What are plurals?
Watch this short animation to learn the spelling rules for plural nouns.
What are homographs?
Watch this short animation to learn about homographs, words that look the same written down but mean different things.
What are homophones?
Watch this short animation to learn about homophones, words that sound the same out loud but mean different things.
What are prefixes and suffixes?
Watch this short animation to learn how to use prefixes and suffixes.
How to grow your child's vocabulary
Education expert and parent Isabel Thomas offers her advice on improving your child's vocabulary, and suggests tips for reading with your child.
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