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    Elements of English: Silent Letters

    By Raymond Long

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    The letter b in debt and the k in know are silent. The gh in though is silent, but the gh in tough sounds like f. When are letters silent? There are some clear rules, but many exceptions. This short book aims, with a minimum of jargon, to teach the rules and principles of English spelling so that learners can work out when a letter should be silent. Exceptions to the normal rules are also listed.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRaymond Long
    Release dateJan 31, 2011
    ISBN9781458194640
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    Elements of English: Silent Letters
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    Raymond Long

    Raymond Long was born and grew up in England. He has degrees in Biochemistry and Biophysics, both from English universities. During his scientific career he worked in university and research council laboratories, two agencies of the British government, and private industry. He is now a full time author and editor. He has lived in Switzerland and Spain, but has now returned to his native England.

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