Online Class: Spelling 101
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.

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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!
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.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Introduction to Improving Your Spelling
Course Introduction
1 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Personal Spelling Average; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Introduction
The Basic Rules of Spelling
This lesson describes how to go from singular to plurals and the exceptions to the rule.
Additional lesson topics: Basic Spelling Rules Explained; The Suffixes -ance and -ence; -ible or -able; Spelling Plurals with -s or -es
96 Total Points
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
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; Plurals
118 Total Points
Lesson 3 Video
Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam A
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam B
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam C
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam D
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam E - Testing Your Ability to See Misspelled Words
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam F - Testing Your Ability to See Misspelled Words
Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam G - Testing Your Ability to See Misspelled Words
Understanding "ie" Versus "ei" and Other Spelling Dilemmas
This lesson discusses when to use ie or ei, and the exceptions to the rule.
83 Total Points
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
This lesson explains the rules for adding prefixes and suffixes, and the some of the most commonly used.
93 Total Points
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
This lesson describes some of the most common words that sound alike but have multiple spellings and their definitions.
Additional lesson topics: 25 Most Commonly Misspelled Words; Sound Alikes
86 Total Points
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
Here is a list of the most commonly misspelled words.
Additional lesson topics: Commonly Confused Words
90 Total Points
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
A Final Spelling Test and additional resources to improve writing are presented in this final lesson
Additional lesson topics: Review of Spelling Rules
50 Total Points
Lesson 8 Video
Lesson discussions: Rate Spelling Improvement; Course Comments; Final Course Survey; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Final Spelling Test
617
Total Course Points
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.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

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Course Title:
Spelling 101
Course Number:
57700115
Lessons Rating:
4.3 / 5 Stars
(2,819 votes)
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
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Availability:
This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.
Last Updated:
January 2023
Course Type:
Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value:
0.7 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).
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
Instructor:
Cheryl Reinerio, RN, BC, MSN
Syllabus:
View Syllabus
Course Fee:
$95.00 U.S. dollars
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Student Testimonials
- "This course was helpful in allowing me to see where my habitual spelling errors are. It also brought me back to the basics of spelling, which helped refresh certain rules I'd forgotten about. Thank you." -- Lisa M.
- "Greta course to brush up on spelling.I am a good speller but realized i did not know how to spell as many words as i thought." -- Kim M.
- "I like how quickly she was able to grade assignments and give feedback." -- Rosemary R.
- "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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