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| English | 1 |
| Phonemic Alphabets | 1 |
| Phonics | 1 |
| Second Language Instruction | 1 |
| Spelling | 1 |
| Written Language | 1 |
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| English Language Teaching… | 1 |
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| Taylor, D. S. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedTaylor, D. S. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1981
Presents case that English is not as unsystematic as it appears nor is it a severe obstacle to learning for both native and nonnative speakers by describing the ideographic, syllabic, and alphabetic writing systems. Suggests teachers need a greater awareness of the nature of the English writing system and how to teach it. (BK)
Descriptors: English, Phonemic Alphabets, Phonics, Second Language Instruction
