Online Course: Spelling 101

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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!

Spelling 101 will help improve your spelling abilities in American English. This course 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 class 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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Course Lessons

Introduction to Improving Your Spelling
Course Introduction
The Basic Rules of Spelling
This lesson describes how to go from singular to plurals and the exceptions to the rule.
Plural Forms for Names, Compound Words and Numbers
This lesson describes how to form plurals for compound words, numbers, and names.
Understanding "ie" Versus "ei" and Other Spelling Dilemmas
This lesson discusses when to use ie or ei, and the exceptions to the rule.
Prefix and Suffix Rules
This lesson explains the rules for adding prefixes and suffixes, and the some of the most commonly used.
Homonyms - Words that Sound alike
This lesson describes some of the most common words that sound alike but have multiple spellings and their definitions.
Commonly Misspelled Words
Here is a list of the most commonly misspelled words.
Putting It Together
A Final Spelling Test and additional resources to improve writing are presented in this final lesson

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1.5 CEUs

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Course Title: Spelling 101

Course Number: 7550405

Languages: English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries

Category:

Home > Writing Help > Writing Improvement

Course Type: General Education

CEU Value: 1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Course URL: spellinghelp.onlineclasses.com

Instructor: Daphnee St.Val

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Duration: Continuous: Enroll anytime!

Requirements: View Technical Requirements

Course Fee: $30.00 (no CEU Certification) || with CEU Certification: $55.00

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Summarize the basic rules of spelling.
Demonstrate correct spelling of plural forms for names, compound words, and numbers.
Avoid common spelling mistakes.
Define prefix and suffix rules.
Define homonyms.
Identify commonly misspelled words, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Introduction	Assignment	1
Spelling Plurals	Assignment	10
Exercise 1	Assignment	15
Exercise 2	Exam	15
Spelling Test #1	Exam	20
Lesson 1 Exam	Exam	11
EXAM 1-1	Exam	15
Spelling Test 1-2	Exam	20
Spelling Test 1-3	Exam	15
Exercise 4	Exam	20
Spelling Test #2	Exam	20
Spelling Test 2-3	Exam	20
Lesson 2 Exam	Exam	8
Spelling Test 2-1	Exam	20
Spelling Test 2-2	Exam	20
Spelling Test #3	Exam	20
Lesson 3 Exam	Exam	8
Spelling Test 3-1	Exam	20
Spelling Test 3-2	Exam	20
Exercise 7	Exam	10
Exercise 8	Exam	10
Spelling Test #4	Exam	20
Lesson 4 Exam	Exam	13
Spelling Test 4-1	Exam	20
Spelling Test 4-2	Exam	20
Exercise 9	Exam	10
Spelling Test #5	Exam	20
Lesson 5 Exam	Exam	17
Spelling Test 5-1	Exam	9
Spelling Test 5-2	Exam	10
Spelling Test 5-3	Exam	20
Exercise 11	Exam	15
Exercise 12	Exam	10
Spelling Test #6	Exam	20
Spelling Test 6-1	Exam	20
Spelling Test 6-2	Exam	15
Spelling Test 6-3	Exam	10
Final Spelling Test	Exam	50
Total Points:		617

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Student Testimonials

"It was a fun course to take and not too difficult." -- Dawn L.
"The instructor was very nice." -- Issac D.
"The whole course was helpful.. The instructor was very helpful and helped me a great deal." -- Marlis W.
"I thought all parts were helpful because I was a horrible speller and now I'm great." -- Brandon G.
"Thank you, this has been a great help." -- Rita M.
"Excellent!" -- Pamela T.
"The fact that it is self-paced and online is the very best thing because of my busy schedule. I took another course from this same instructor and I like the way things are set up." -- Suzanna S.
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