A language variation could make it seem as though the spell check tool is not working correctly. For instance, UK English and US English spell many words slightly differently.

They've been campaigning for a century to make the spelling of the English language easier and recently picketed a spelling bee in the US to get home their point. Welcome to the Simplified Spelling ...

We pronounce the letter i like eye if the word ends in an e-except in words like give. Unsurprisingly, even native English ...

There’s a reason spelling bees are only common in English-speaking countries: English spelling is absurd. Even the most skilled spellers will admit that English is a mess.

But first, Henry explores how English spelling found itself in such a parlous state and points to the linguistic and historical origins of our conundrum.

The best young spellers in the English language are set to compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year ...

See how you would fare trying to spell these words that made the world's best spellers champions.

Spelling instruction has waned in recent years. Literacy experts explain why schools need to revive it.

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Host Lisa Mullins talks about some of those efforts with Gabe Henry, author of the new book " Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell." Book excerpt: 'Enough is Enuf' ...

Many people struggle with learning the English language because there are so many nuanced spellings and usages for different words that don't conform to logical patterns. The hardest words to spell ...