This is a repeatable training session. Use it weekly to build spelling muscle memory.
Today's Session:
1. Choose which spelling pattern to focus on
2. Look-Cover-Write-Check drill (10 words)
3. Speed Round (timed recall)
4. Dictation practice (words in context)
5. Review your results
The 5 Spelling Patterns
IELTS spelling errors fall into 5 main categories. You can focus on one pattern per session or mix them:
π΄
Phonetic
Sound β Spelling
π
Endings
Missing letters
π‘
Vowels
Unstressed syllables
π’
Doubles
When to double?
π΅
Homophones
Same sound, different spelling
π Teacher Notes
Run this drill at the start of writing-focused lessons
Focus on ONE pattern per session for better retention
Add student's personal "demons" to their practice if known
Track progress over timeβaim for 90%+ accuracy before moving on
Choose Your Focus
Select ONE pattern to train today, or choose "Mixed" for variety:
π΄
Phonetic
15 words
π
Endings
15 words
π‘
Vowels
15 words
π’
Doubles
15 words
π΅
Homophones
15 words
π―
Mixed
All patterns
Words in This Set:
Look β Cover β Write β Check
Word 1 of 10
LOOK at this word for 5 seconds...
definitely
Now WRITE the word:
0
Correct
0
To Review
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Current Streak
β‘ Speed Round
Type each word as fast as you can. You have 10 seconds per word.
10
Hint will appear here...
?
Ready to start
π Dictation Practice
Fill in the missing words. Listen to your teacher read the sentence, then type the word.
π Teacher: Read These Sentences
Read each sentence aloud. The student fills in the highlighted word.
π Session Results
0
Total Correct
0
Need Practice
0%
Accuracy
Words to Review
These words need more practice:
No mistakes yet!
Words Mastered This Session
Complete the drills to see results
Next Steps:
β’ Add "Words to Review" to your personal demons list
β’ Practice these words daily using Look-Cover-Write-Check
β’ Return next session to test again